The fact that the GripGrab Women's Pacr Bib Shorts are one of the cheapest cycling shorts in the test can be recognised above all by the cut and the leg cuffs. The wide silicone cuffs are connected to the trouser legs via a cross seam, which can lead to slight pressure points in practice. Many of the more expensive trousers go one step further here and tailor the leg ends almost completely seamlessly. The tailoring of the Pacr also requires a little more stitching to join the trousers together.
GripGrab Women's Pacr Bib Shorts: Top workmanship, comfortable material
The workmanship and the feel of the material, on the other hand, are definitely of a premium standard. Almost all fabric panels are joined with barely noticeable flat seams. Reflective prints and reflective flags ensure good visibility in traffic and the straps are, as with the men's Grinta Bib Shorts we testedseamless, wide and sufficiently taut. A bar on the upper back keeps the straps in position while riding.
The long-distance cushion
The Danes have also paid particular attention to the seat padding. Contrary to what we would have expected, this is noticeably firmer than the padding of most competitors and is hardly noticeable. Not only is this unusual for the price, it is also a rare occurrence among women's trousers. On long rides, this means that the GripGrab doesn't sag as quickly and offers a good level of support, especially for well-established riders.
In addition, the upper body is well wrapped up by the slightly higher opening trouser box. However, this does not mean that the pee stop during the ride is all the more complicated, because the Danes have thought of a well-functioning pit stop function for the Pacr Bib Shorts. You simply pull the shorts over your bum at the back and squat down.
The GripGrap could be a very good choice, especially for price-conscious female bikers who enjoy travelling long distances, alongside the Gorewear, which is also absolutely suitable for long distances.
GripGrab Women's Pacr Bib Shorts - Price & Info
- Weight (M): 185 grammes
- SizesXS - XXL
- Made in: Albania
- Equipment: Seamless straps; wide cuffs; reflective
- Special featuresPit stop function
- Upholstery Length/width/hardness: 20.5 cm / 16 cm / medium-hard
- Leg length (measured from the trochanter major): 30 cm
- Price: 130 Euro
Evaluation & conclusion
- Wearing comfort (40 %): Grade: 2.3
- Seat cushion (30 %): Grade: 2.0
- Equipment (20 %): Grade: 1.5
- Processing (10 %): Grade: 1.3
- Overall grade: 1.9
High wearing comfort, top padding and very clean workmanship.
The somewhat slippery material and the attached leg cuffs show the low price; otherwise a great pair of trousers with a high waistband, pleasantly flat seams and firm and well cushioning long-distance padding; well-functioning pit stop function.
Stefan Frey
Editor
