Finally, Sportful have redesigned the fleece-lined NoRain Bib Shorts. They now have a wide, raw-cut leg band, designed to sit flat on top of knee/leg warmers, helping to stop water ingress and reduce irritation.

The shorts still have the BodyFit Pro pad which we’ve previously found comfortable on other shorts in the Sportful range but there’s more reflective detail on the water resistant NoRain fabric than before. The shorts have minimal stitching to limit the area where water can sneak in.

Fleece-lined shorts are popular with riders who race through autumn, winter and spring, or who want to extend the amount of time they spend in shorts and warmers without switching to full tights, and the NoRain treatment adds another barrier against the elements.

To round off the range, Sportful also offer a full-length, fleece-lined bib tight made from NoRain fabric, with an additional waterproof silicone layer on the lower back, knees and thighs to protect from wheel spray. 

Price: £80 (bib shorts), £125 (bib tights)
Sizes: XS-XXXL
Colours: black