Sportful bodyfit pro 2.0 LTD bib shorts: £115, Wiggle
You might not be able to ride like superstars Peter Sagan and Vincenzo Nibali but you can at least dress like
them. These are the shorts issued to Sportful’s sponsored teams at the top level of cycling. Along with nice
broad shoulder straps and a quality seat pad that lets you soak up the miles in comfort, you get a couple of
hidden pockets designed for race radios (or in our case a tiny phone and energy gels). As with most Italian
kit, the fit is on the skinny side so you might want to edge up a size from your standard fit.
Dhb aeron bib shorts: £75, Wiggle
If you find black a bit boring then take a gander at these in rich navy blue – they’ll look great in the summer
sun. The white bib straps work really well beneath thinner jerseys – no dark patches spoiling the look of
your favourite light-coloured top. For 2019, Dhb have rethought the leg grippers and included the new
Elastic Interface Paris HP seat pad which worked well for us, although some might find its raised edges rub
a little on really long rides.
Café du Cycliste marinette: £184, Café du Cycliste