Perhaps no item of cycling clothing has as big an impact on your comfort on the bike as bib shorts – and there are no shortage of options for all budgets.

As a result, choosing the right bib shorts can be difficult and, given the importance of bib shorts it’s well worth making an investment in a good pair, but it’s possible these to get a comfortable, featured-laden pair of shorts without breaking the bank, and there are plenty of good options for less than £100.

Buyer’s guide: how to choose a pair of bib shorts

It’s a competitive price point, and one manufacturers pay a lot of attention to, so competition is fierce and that’s a good thing for you, the rider.

While there is undoubtedly some subjectivity when it comes to the comfort of bib shorts – we’re all different shapes and sizes, after all – we’ve picked out six of the best pair of bib shorts which get it right in when it comes to fit, fabric, features and the chamois.