You get a lot more than just a quality pair of shorts in this bundle from Italian maker Scicon as it branches
out from its usual offering of bike travel cases and luggage. In the box are a couple of espresso cups plus a
sturdy bag to carry your riding shoes, both of which help to ease the blow of that hefty price tag. The
Mititech power fabric used in the main sections offers a four-way stretch to shape perfectly to your legs,
while the pad is a top-end Elastic Interface offering with a channel down the middle to ease any pressure
from your saddle. We found them getting more comfortable with every ride. Buy if you want something
exclusive that should last you for years to come.
Le Col hors categorie heritage bib shorts: £180, Le Col
Le Col set out to make the most comfortable bib shorts available when they designed this impressive pair.
Whether they have achieved their goal depends on the design of your derriere, but we thought they were
fantastic. For your money you get nice broad shoulder straps, a superb Dolomiti seat pad and clever gripper
panels up the sides of the thighs. They are designed in Britain but stitched together in Italy – and are pricey
but should see you good for thousands of miles.
The verdict
You won’t find a bad pair among our line up, but our best buy from Gore performs superbly at a very
reasonable price. The Sportful bib shorts offer you race-ready performance without breaking the bank, and
if you want a perfect, but pricey, gift for the cyclist in your life have a look at the Scicons which come
packaged with coffee cups and a shoe bag.