• Specification

• Price: £99.99
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Size texted: M
• Colours: black; black/red; black/blue
• Website: Madison

However, while the general fit and the shaping of the panels is excellent, the legs to be quite long, and unless pulled precisely into place the grippers could appear a little baggy as the leg shrinks in size towards the knee. That said, once pulled into position and sat on the bike, the fit was good and legs stayed exactly where they should and didn’t ride up – it’s just something to consider if you have shorter legs.

The upper half of the shorts and the bibs are made from a mesh-like, perforated fabric which, like the main lycra fabric, is great for keeping your temperature down and wicking away moisture. At the top of the bibs, which are wide enough to sit flat and comfortably against the shoulders, there’s an additional panel of fabric (the red section in the photos), and while it looks fairly superfluous, it’s designed to keep the straps in the correct place.

Madison offer the shorts in three colours: all-black, black with a red leg panel (as tested) and black with a blue leg panel). All have minimal branding but for a logo on either leg and a tab logo on the hip, which seems a little pointless seeing as it’s hidden. Still, these are a subtle, stylish pair of shorts.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a pair of bib shorts which will perform in hotter weather – perhaps abroad or warmer summer days here in the UK – these shorts work well beyond the race circuit. While they’re not cheap at £99.99, they could still be considered decent value for money given performance is on par with more expensive rivals.

Pros

• Lightweight
• Excellent warm weather performance
• Comfortable fit

Cons

• Long legs may not work for everyone