Top 3 in the TOUR test: The best three cycling shorts for men in the test
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The right cycling shorts can make or break a ride. TOUR shows the three best cycling shorts from the big cycling shorts test.
Not all cycling shorts are the same. That's why we took a close look at models for long distances and evaluated them according to our test criteria.
Here they are: The best cycling shorts for men
In our We tested a total of 23 cycling shorts for women and men. analysed.
3rd place: Gorewear Distance Bib Shorts+ 2.0
- Price: 200 Euro >> available here
- Country of production: China
- Equipment: seamless mesh straps; seamless cuffs; reflective; wind protection
- Upholstery hardness: medium to hard
- Cushion thickness: 12.5 mm
- Note: 1,5
- Conclusion: Super comfortable material with pleasant stretch and excellent cut; no noticeable seams or seams; airy, sufficiently tight mesh straps; well cushioning but narrow seat pad; large reflective prints and wind protection in the intimate area; top marathon shorts
- Detailed test report: Gorewear Distance Bib Shorts+ 2.0
TIP: It pays to be quick here, because Gore has announced that it will discontinue the Gorewear brand.
2nd place: GripGrab Grinta Bib Shorts
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- Price: 200 Euro >> available here
- Country of production: Albania
- Equipment: seamless straps and cuffs; reflective; mesh back
- Upholstery hardness: Medium to hard
- Cushion thickness: 12.5 mm
- Note: 1,4
- Conclusion: Very lightweight yet robust bib with excellent stretch and a great cut; slight creasing in the crook of the leg, otherwise no noticeable seams and perfectly fitting leg cuffs; firm seat pad with good cushioning; our favourite for long distances.
- Detailed test report: GripGrab Grinta Bib Shorts
1st place: Gobik Lancer
- Price: 190 Euro >> available here
- Country of production: Spain
- Equipment: seamless straps and cuffs; mesh back, small back pocket
- Upholstery hardness: medium
- Cushion thickness: medium
- Note: 1,2
- Conclusion: Excellent cut and top workmanship; very few inconspicuous seams; wide, pleasantly tight straps; leg cuffs fit perfectly even without silicone; upper body is comfortably enclosed up to above the navel; noticeably long trouser legs, very good long-distance padding
- Detailed test report: Gobik Lancer
Sandra Schuberth
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