![]() ![]() In contrast the pockets in the small of the back are particularly roomy. The Leg pockets are easy to use thanks to a curved entry, but could be deeper in our opinion. The Santini bibs come with four pockets in total: two on the lower back, and one on each leg. They do also, like many Italian brands, come up a little small. One issue with the cut might occur for taller, skinnier riders: If you're tall but wear an XS jersey as an extreme scenario you may find the jersey isn't long enough to cover the front of these bibs, resulting in some tummy poking out while in an upright position. They're also spaced wider than other options like the Rapha Cargo, which allows the stomach a little more room to expand, especially in conjunction with the low cut front. Meanwhile the bib straps are also particularly wide and sit very comfortably and flat. The wide leg grippers keep everything firmly in place while also offering lightweight compression support, to help stimulate blood flow to the muscles and prevent fatigue setting in. Santini's very simply named Gravel Bib Shorts are designed for use over long gravel and off-road adventures, with abrasion-resistant gabardine fabric that feels soft against the skin for added comfort. ![]() On the flip side, they absolutely don't shift at all, even after 12hrs in the saddle. One thing we've found is the leg grippers, being relatively narrow, can be a little aggressive. The fit is 'regular', with noticeably less compression than that of the MAAP bibs for multi-day comfort, these may well be a better bet. Another bonus is a decent smattering of reflective details, though some of them being effectively inside the pocket may mean they're obscured by cargo. If you prefer a more casual style instead, there are pockets on the low back so you can just chuck a t-shirt on and head out without sacrificing any storage. The style is close to the Brevet bib shorts and if you choose to wear them on their own with a traditional jersey they won't look out of place. The Rapha Cargo Bib Shorts work hard to cover a wide range of different needs. They weren't the inventors of cargo bib shorts but Rapha, arguably, was the brand to bring the idea to the forefront of modern cycling. No discussion of cargo bib shorts would be complete without including something from Rapha. Narrow leg gripper can be a bit aggressive If you want to know how they fared in more detail then have a read of our MAAP Alt_Road Cargo Bib shorts review. These are an expensive pair of cargo bibs though, surpassing most others on the list. The heavily sculpted chamois performed well on long rides and short alike, and the wide straps devoid of stitching are extremely comfortable. ![]() If you're between sizes usually we'd suggest going down but here we'd be inclined to go up a size. The fit is a little small, partially because of the high levels of compression offered, and a touch longer in the leg too. Unlike most offerings, these have a zippered pocket on one leg rather than the standard two open pockets, which limits the storage somewhat. Brown bibs aren't just for AG2R!Īs well as looking fly, these are a premium pair of bibs with a lot of thought gone into the design details. The world of gravel is much freer of such aesthetic constraints, and if you're after a pair of cargo bib shorts to make you stand out from the crowd then these Alt_Road bibs from MAAP should be on your list, especially in the coffee colour. For some roadies who've mistakenly taken the satirical The Rules seriously, wearing anything other than black bib shorts is a criminal offence. ![]()
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