Finding a quality pair of bib shorts that fit well can make all the difference when it comes to cycling comfort. However, a lot of the Best Women’s Bib Shorts we’ve reviewed (and we’ve tested a lot) are also some of the most expensive. So what bibs should you buy if spending half your wages on cycling clothes is out of the question?
We tested over 20 pairs of women’s bib shorts in search of the best options for cyclists on a budget. Through our testing, we discovered that a hefty price tag doesn’t necessarily mean better bibs. While companies like Rapha, Castelli, and Velocio charge a premium for these performance bibs, other companies such as Giro and Bontrager are producing sufficiently comfortable bibs at a fraction of the cost.
With this in mind, we reckoned it was time to round up the top bibs costing under USD $150 / GBP £100 / AU $200.
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Coming in first for comfort and performance are the Giro Women’s Ride Halter bibs, followed by the Etxeondo Olaia bibs. The DHB Women’s Aeron Pro Halterneck bibs may be the cheapest but we were seriously impressed with their fit and performance, so they win our Best Value vote.
Want to find out which bib shorts were the best of the best? Check out our Best women's bib shorts group test.
BikeRadar tester: Our BikeRadar product tester Kristen Legan is a highly experienced road cyclist. In 2012, she was one of six women to ride the entire Tour de France route as part of the women's Rêve Team, and she recently placed 2nd in the 2015 Dirty Kanza 200 gravel race in Kansas, US.
Best women’s mid-range bib shorts
- Price: $150 / £98 / AU$175
- Highs: Halter-top design makes bathroom breaks a snap
- Lows: Leg material is too loose and allows for some unflattering bulges
- Price: $140 / £89 / AU$182
- Highs: Comfortable and secure leg bands keep everything in place, even leg warmers
- Lows: A single front strap that travels up the midline of the body looks and feels awkward
- Price: $90 / £67 / AU$118
- Highs: Comfortable halter-top bibs design at a great price
- Lows: Chamois wasn’t quite as comfy, because of its multiple padding densities
- Price: $90 / £58 / AU$117
- Highs: Great value for a quality pair of bibs
- Lows: Materials are not as soft and luxurious as more expensive bib options
- Price: $108 / £70 / AU$139
- Highs: Super soft material and polka dots design
- Lows: Leg bands don’t hold the bibs in place very well
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