Tighter at the entrance where the border stich is just too tight. So although the material still has give in keep with the sizing, the thread and stitch chosen on the border of the entrance to the shorts makes it harder to get through the wider part of the hips and butt! Again, just bad design from the the Rapha designers. Wondering if the designers even check these things all the way through or they just doodle a garment and that's that!
Product Details
Rapha Women's Pro Team Cycling Bib Shorts III - Regular
The Rapha Women's Pro Team Bib Shorts III have been redesigned entirely - in fact, this is the first redevelopment of the premium bibs since 2018 - making them the finest bibs yet for racing and training. The EF women pro riders raced extensively in prototypes, and with their feedback, every detail was refined so they excelled at the elite level. Modern aesthetics, modern technology, reduced weight and an even better chamois - every aspect has been improved.
The Powerweave material gives balanced muscle compression to support performance while offering excellent thermo-regulation. The Powerweave fabric technology has also led to fewer panels being necessary, reducing weight and removing areas of irritation. The laser-cut leg finish also eliminates the need for a traditional gripper, reducing weight and giving a beautifully sleek finish. Low-profile uppers combined with mesh ensure all-day comfort during racing and training.
Women's Pro Team Chamois
A leap forward in cycling comfort, the Women's Pro Team Chamois is a ground-up development with EF riders, delivering unrivalled support for riding and racing hard. The woman-specific design has been streamlined to conform better to the body for greater comfort. The seamless design - a first for Rapha - significantly improves airflow and moisture management while reducing bulk. Increased foam densities offer greater bone support and reticulated foam structure enhances ventilation and quickens drying times.
Features
- Proprietary Women's pad, developed with WorldTour riders, features increased foam density for improved stability, power transfer and reduced weight.
- Seamless pad construction and reticulated foam structure improve moisture management, air flow and drying time
- Constructed from a lightweight woven Italian material as used in Rapha's Powerweave shorts - material has a high compression-to-weight ratio and superior thermo-regulation
- Raw edge laser-cut finish reduces the need for a traditional gripper resulting in increased comfort, minimised weight and a beautifully clean aesthetic
- Fewer panels in the design reduce the overall weight while minimal seams and flatlock stitching prevent irritation and pressure points
- Lightweight and low-profile uppers combined with mesh offer maximum breathability and support for all-day comfort
- Compressive feel for maximum engagement and aerodynamic gains
- Regular leg length
- Recommended temperature range: 15 to 35°C
Specifications
- Composition
- 78% Nylon, 22% Elastane
- Bib Strap Construction
- Mesh
- Cargo Storage
- No
- Chamois Type
- Road
- Cycling Discipline
- Road
- Fit Type (General)
- Compression
- Gender
- Women's
- Leg Length Style
- Short
- Material / Main Fabric
- Polyester, Nylon, Elastane
- Primary Activity
- Cycling
- Ride Duration Focus
- Long Distance
- Weather Protection Level
- None
- Leg Gripper Type
- Raw Cut
- Temperature Range
- Hot, Warm
- Waist Style
- Bib
Size Guide
| — | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 |
| Waist | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 |
| Hips | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 11 |
Fit Guides:
Pro Team: Garments have a compressive feel for maximum aerodynamic gains and an engaged on-bike fit. Recommend choosing your usual size for a performance body-hugging fit - if between sizes, size up.
Core and Brevet: Regular fit for a range of body types. Recommend choosing your normal size. Less compressive and not as close-fitting as Pro Team products.
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About Rapha
For the glory and the suffering of the road.
Rapha was born in London in 2004 to celebrate the glory and suffering of road cycling. Two decades on, the brand still designs every garment around the same belief: that great kit, beautifully made, transforms the experience of riding.
Rapha garments are designed and tested by the team that wears them. Premium fabrics, considered cuts, a lifetime crash-replacement policy on the Pro Team range — every detail is built around a long relationship with the rider, not a single season.





