Black Bib Shorts: How to Choose the Right Pair
Plain black bibs go with every jersey you own. Here's how Corbah's black bib shorts differ, and which pair suits your riding.
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Plain bibs are the backbone of any kit: they match every jersey, hide road grime, and never go out of style. If you only buy one pair, make it black. Here's how our black bib shorts compare.
What to look for
- The chamois. It's the part you sit on for hours, so it matters most. Read our guide to preventing saddle sores for why.
- The straps. Mesh straps and a mesh back panel stay cooler under a jersey.
- The leg grippers. Wide grippers hold the legs in place without pinching.
- The fit. Bibs should feel snug standing up and right on the bike. See how bib shorts should fit.
Our black bib shorts
Stealth: the plainest
Our top-quality black bibs: top-end Italian fabric and chamois, a tight cut for compression and range of movement, and no loud graphics or sponsor logos. Solid black, men's sizes XS to 3XL. Shop the Stealth bib shorts.
Classics Midnight: black with a little lettering
Plain black with CORBAH lettering on the leg, top-end Italian fabrics and chamois, and a tight cut. They come in men's and women's versions, made to go with every Classics jersey.
Equipe: built for long hours
Plain black with a mesh back panel and mesh straps. They stay in place, don't add extra heat and keep supporting you through every hour in the saddle. Men's sizes XS to 3XL. Shop the Equipe bib shorts.
Corbah 23 and RedRide: black with a detail
Our best bib shorts yet, with an insanely comfortable microfiber chamois, a supple leg gripper and a mesh back panel. The Corbah 23 bibs add grey side panels and white lettering, and the RedRide bibs have coral lettering. Read the Corbah 23 and RedRide story.
Which pair is right for you?
- You want no branding at all: Stealth.
- You ride a Classics jersey, or want a women's pair: Classics Midnight.
- You do long days and want mesh everywhere: Equipe.
- You want a little color: Corbah 23 or RedRide.
Want something louder? See our printed bib shorts. And when your current pair is wearing thin, here's how long bib shorts last.
Getting the fit right
Bib shorts should feel snug. If you're between sizes, or you like a little more room, size up. Our size guide has the full charts. If you get it wrong, keep it: within 15 days of delivery you can order the same item in another size at about 20–60% off.
Get yours
Every pair is made to order and delivered in 5–6 weeks.
