What is the difference between Rapha bib tights? | Cycling Weekly

Ever wondered what's the technical difference between Rapha's range of bib tights? Well, we've found out. If you want to see more you can follow these links:

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[mrstanhope]

It's worth mentioning that Rapha do a good repair service for free. Brought a pair of the core tights and managed to come off on their second outing resulting in a couple of nice holes on the leg. Sent them back and they were repaired within a fortnight so are still in use. Also have a pair of the brevet bib tights which are possibly now discontinued but they were brought in a sale one year, so their stuff can be had less than retail.

[joelberman]

Thank you. Great video that explains what their website doesn't. Based on this I bought the classic tights for temperatures in the 32-50 F range (0-10 C) and they are perfect. Chalk up one sale based on your video. Their tights just fit so well they make you want to go ride.

[haroon]

A lot of ppl moaning about his being an ‘ad’.. well nobody is asking you to watch let alone buy the products. These channels can’t produce videos for free, if you have an issue why don’t you start funding the channel.

[jcchon]

I own several Rapha cycling gear but it is hard to gather all the information based on their various lines so I appreciate this review. I searched Google to compare various lines of Rapha’s winter bibs and this video review saved me from going to several websites. As mentioned previously if you do not have any interest, you do not need to watch.

[AussieInJapan]

I’ve got the core tights and use for commutes, city rides and find them really good. Looked at other brands and price wise they compared well or were cheaper than some other brands. I got the winter cargo (waited for a sale) tights and the features they’ve added are amazing. I’ve done rides up to 200km in them and found them comfortable, kept me warm, legs dry and reflective elements gave peace of mind for the ride.

[markovich]

No comment on the pads on item 1 and 2? Surely that’s one of the key requirements

[Sox]

Great presentation, simple but with key infos...
BRAVO!!!! 👌👌👌

[greatvedas]

Mate, can you make suggest what's the difference in the chamois between all these models?
I am particularly looking at classic II vs Pro team?
Cheers

[raypamplona]

Nice detailed review on these products, including sizing would be helpful.

[AllIsWellaus]

It would have been nice that the women's bibs were also included. Cycling isn't just about men.

[Dunc]

Good and quite thorough walk-through, with one exception. You didn’t explain the thermal properties of the Cargo tights, as you had done with the others - you focused instead on their durability, pocket design and reflectivity. So I am left wondering how the Cargo would compare in winter conditions (in both warmth and water resistance) to the classic and pro models?

[JFHoupert]

I ride the core tights to well below 0C and they keep nice and warm. I wouldn’t spend the extra money for reflectors and tights that can stand up to pedalling, shouldn’t they all do that?

[wildsurfer]

I’ve got a pair of Rapha core tights but I managed to get a small hole in them next to the Chamois.

[seandavchrsn]

Yep, spendy. Gifted some, thankful. Logo came off after one wash. Contacted support. Got told it’s my fault for washing them incorrectly washing them. Did not get asked how I washed them. Back to Casatelli. Buyer beware. -S.

[sugarrayhatton]

What about the best planet x bib shorts? Or decathlon?

[iainhuddart]

Didn't answer many questions Rupert, you said what you were sitting in, but not what you were sitting on, probably the most important aspect!

[trialmx]

Any review on bibs is not complete without discussing and showing the pad.

[DrJRMCFC]

I found them really uncomfortable behind the knee compared to Assos and so sent them back (pro team model)

[quenar]

Italian fabric? So it was made by Italians in Italy?

[siitan]

:D who'd like to pay 240£ for tights? naah I'll get 2.40 ones from ali express