Rapha Pro Team II bib shorts review: Pro level bibs with pro level endurance

The Rapha Pro Team II bib shorts might come at a high cost, but does their performance match up to their self-titled Pro name?

Rapha Pro Team II bib shorts
(Image: © Josh Croxton)

Cyclingnews Verdict

Truly comfortable in all conditions, indoors and out, and still going strong after 18 months of frequent use. Consider the high cost of the Pro Team II bib shorts an investment

Pros

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    Brilliantly hardwearing after 18 months of use

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    Thick yet breathable chamois pad is super comfortable

Cons

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    'Regular' legs have become 'short' legs over time

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    Chamois thickness won't be for everyone

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The Rapha Pro Team II bib shorts aren't a new product. In fact, they've been around for over four years now, but despite the fast pace at which the cycling industry moves, Rapha included, the Pro Team II bib shorts have remained a stalwart in the Rapha lineup. Given their continued performance since I started using this particular pair in November of 2019, I'm not surprised. 

In that time, they've accompanied me through four months of commuting 20 miles to the Cyclingnews office, then a pandemic-induced summer of Zwift racing and a subsequent winter of indoor training sessions. Now we're in the height of their second summer, riding outdoors has become the norm once again, and they're still standing strong. 

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Josh Croxton
Associate Editor (Tech)

Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews – leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he's covered everything from buyer's guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. 

On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, 'cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.