Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts III review: What I reach for when it matters most

Cycling shorts are quite a personal thing, but having tested a load of them in the lab it’s clear that, while they do make a difference, they don’t make as much of a difference as getting your saddle right. Think of the best cycling shorts as the final tune-up for comfort, rather than a silver bullet to cure you of any sore bottom woes.

I have been using Rapha’s Pro Team shorts for years now. In fact, the original Pro Team shorts were the first premium piece of cycling gear I ever bought as a young man flush with my first paycheck and no responsibilities.