GORE WEARC5 Men's Cycling Bib Shorts with Seat Insert

I’ve tried many different brands/styles of bib shorts in the $30-$40 range I think these are the best.

Most importantly, unless your percentage of body fat is very low, size up one or even two sizes.Are these worth it? Well, the difference between the C3 and C5 is that the more expensive one has a thin layer of wind-resistant material in the crotch. You know, to avoid windchill on your junk.As far as that goes, the product description describes a “cup“ but there isn’t anything actually cup-like about it. In other words, no more support then any other bike shorts.So, I don’t think the product description oversells those features.The Gore website description is accurate that these are very formfitting. Also on that website, people complain about the seam in the back of the knee. Trying these on I can feel it too and understand how it might be annoying. It is a piece of plastic reflective tape, inside and out. But no one really wants a piece of plastic against the back of your knee while doing 90 rpms for hours. And reflective tape inside the shorts does no good, tho it is good to have on the outside.Lastly the “chamois” padding isn’t special. Actually it compresses easily between thumb and finger so it won’t do much for your weight on your sit bones.Final analysis: Not really better than my Przewalski bib shorts, and I could buy 3 or maybe 4 of those for the same price. These are not 3 or 4 times better quality.

Comfortable and work well. Good gripper. I use them for mountain biking. I switched to bibs to keep them up better. The only downside I've found is that the adequate chamois sometimes catches the tip of the saddle. On the plus side I am able to urinate without removing anything. The material in the lower abdomen is thinner and easy to pull down.

These shorts are very good for the price. A true bargain. Lightweight and very comfortable for rides up to 3 hours. Anything over that and I go to my (much more expensive, but not necessarily better) Pearl Izumis. If the pad was a bit thicker I’m certain I’d use them for any ride regardless of duration. I was a bit concerned about the leg grippers, but they have held their shape and elasticity. All in all a great product at a even greater price.

Fit and comfort for 80 mile rides

These are the first pair of cycling bibs that I have purchased. Up until this point I've only worn cycling shorts. If you are like me and curious about bibs, then I must tell you they are worth the investment. These bibs have been a huge comfort upgrade to my cycling. These bibs are very thin and lightweight. I found the pad in these to be extremely comfortable and well made. My first ride with these was 42 miles and they performed well. I liked them so much I ordered a second pair after my first ride with them. My only concern about these bibs is that the shoulder straps seem a little thin and if anything on these were to fail I suspect it would be in that area, but only time will tell how they hold up. If you are curious sizing - I am 5'9" and 215lbs and the XL was a perfect fit for me.

I like everything about them! They fit as expected, if you’re looking for a race fit all day comfort bib, this is a great deal when you can catch Amazon have them discounted elsewhere…

A good option for my first pair of bibs. Way better than the cheapest brands, but not an over-the-top price for high-end “pro” bibs that I don’t really need.

Kurz zu mir:1.86 85kg Größe LDie Hosenträgerlänge ist optimal, der Sitz der Hose eng, aber nicht einengend.Sehr positiv gefallen hat mir der hochwertige Stoff.Der Schritt wird mit einem dickeren Material bedeckt, sodass er windgeschützt ist und auch nicht durchsichtig.Der hintere Bereich hat zwei Reflektoren, was bei einer schwarzen Hose die Sichtbarkeit im Verkehr massiv erhöht.Das Sitzpad ist gut, habe aber schon viel bessere gesehen.Alles in allem kann ich die Hose jedem empfehlen, sieht sehr stylisch aus und ist auch hochwertig.Wenn Ihnen die Rezension gefallen hat, gerne als "nützlich" markieren.

First off the positives, the fit was good, the size guide was accurate. The leg grippers were superb, some of the best I have come across.Now the negatives. I don't consider these shorts are made for the UK temps and weather, the lycra is very thin so would suit a hotter climate. The stitched seams all stand proud (don't lay flat). The chamois, has no support (the foam compresses to nothing at the mearest pressure), It appears that the pad is sewn into the shorts further forward than all the other bib shorts I own, so giving virtually no padding to the 'sit bones'. also the chamois is stitched into the shorts using a basic zig zag stitch (not flat locked) which leaves the raw edge of the pad to scratch and irritate your skin (very uncomfortable). Overall I don't like these shorts, so have returned them. Very dissapointed, considering they came from a reputable bike clothing firm.

Good bib shorts. Used them in both cold and hot days, with and without a pair of shorts over them and in both road and mountain bike. I like them. For the price I think it must be one of the best.I do have a pair of Endura FS260-Pro too, equally good, with the Gore better looking though!The pad is comfortable and of a good size (for me), with a bit of extra wind protection for the “family jewels”! Compared to the FS260, the pad is a bit softer, but it was comfy for a decent 2h30 mountain biking ride in Surrey Hills with a good portion of uphill intense pedalling and sitting on the saddle.At ~173cm and 77kg with an athletic body type, I wear 30-31 waistline Levi’s jeans and S/M in tracksuits, but have rather strong quadriceps (cycling since a young age), the M is a good fit, same for the Endura products.

These are the first bib shorts I have bought, so I restricted my budget and I purchased them after reading lots of reviews online (from this manufacturer and others). The problem with anything like this is going to be how it suits you. I'm 185 cm tall and 100kg, so not lightweight and the XXL were a snug fit. I'm longer in the body for my height but I don't find the shoulder straps uncomfortable at all. The material is very thin and ideally suited to warmer conditions. The chamois has been great so far, with a longest ride of just over 80km and the incorporated Windstopper material does its job appropriately. They've washed well so far and appear to be well made.The cons: The stitching is far from flat where most panels join, as can be seen by the ridges in the image. However, I must point out that there is flat stitching around the chamois and front panel which are the key areas and this can be seen in the photo. Does this affect comfort? The answer...no. You can feel the seams across your backside as you first put them on, but during riding, there's no chaffing or discomfort at all.Finally, for the price and comfort they afford, I would recommend this product.

My husband has cycled for many years, and when I saw these at a great price I was sure buying these for his birthday, that I had a win, win. However, this was NOT so! All my husband's GORE bib shorts and tights are a SMALL, but these...he couldn't even get over his knees! There's something badly wrong with the sizing marked on these or the market they were intended for. It certainly isn't UK or European men's size SMALL.Avoid.