Kit Guide

bib shorts

Are White Cycling Bib Shorts See-Through? | DTR

Well-made white bib shorts are not see-through, on or off the bike. Here's what actually controls opacity, the stretch test that matters, and how to check a pair before you ride in them.

Do You Wear Shorts Over Bib Shorts?

On the road, no — bib shorts are the outer layer. Off-road and commuting is a different question. What the extra layer costs you, and when it earns its place.

What to Wear Under a Trisuit

For most triathletes the answer is nothing. A trisuit is built to sit against the skin — here is where that rule holds, and the two exceptions.

How to Stop Bib Shorts Riding Up

Bib shorts ride up when the leg opening cannot hold against your thigh. How to work out whether it is the gripper, the size or the leg length.

Women's Cycling Kit: A Complete Guide

Women's cycling kit is engineered around a different chamois shape, a shorter torso and a strap layout built for a bust. What changes piece by piece — bib shorts, jerseys, trisuits, base layers — a...