Specialized Swat Bib Shorts Review

The release of the first swat bib seemed to unintentionally pit those that don t have an issue with wearing a pack up against those that dislike packs.

Specialized swat bib shorts review. In the case of these bibs swat manifests in the form of eight pockets. The swat women s mountain liner shorts will be available in the uk from spring 2016 and specialized has said that the vest may also become available depending on how the range is received. Back in 2014 specialized released a product that caused a little bit of a stir in the mountain bike world. Despite this sizing oddity the bib fits perfectly with no discomfort experienced unlike other bibs in the closet even after multiple 5hr rides in the garment.

This bibshort is part of specialized s swat storage water air tools range. The specialized rbx bib shorts w swat are designed to disappear so you can focus on the best part riding your bike. We designed an open suspender fit and bib construction that s engineered to keep the shorts up and in place without constricting the upper body. In the development of its new swat bib short liner which sits inside a pair of baggy shorts for that casual but comfortable look specialized clothing designers had a similar train of thought.

When it comes to choosing the perfect pair of bib shorts comfort is everything. The bib tested was a medium and although the sizing chart on the specialized website indicates a large or xl for this testers height the waist on the medium is ideal ectomorphdilemmas. Bib shorts add a layer of comfort that moves with you while you re riding. The best mountain bike shorts with a couple of pockets.

We d like to see the swat bib sold separately because although the atlas xc outer is minimal and a good length it s not the most breathable short and could do with the pockets raising closer to the waistline. Swat is specialized s answer to the eternal question of where am i going to put all my stuff an acronym for storage water air tools swat items include among other things a bottle cage with an integrated multi tool frames with downtube storage compartments and a top cap integrated chain tool. And for anyone whose rides demand premium materials superior fit and cutting edge technologies the new rbx bib shorts are sure to be your jam. Our cycling shorts bib shorts feature exclusive fabrics chamois technology so they re sure to keep you riding comfortably over the long haul.

When we first tested it a year ago you could only buy it in combination with a baggy short for a hefty 120 but now it s available separately and considerably cheaper as a result and there s nothing to stop you pairing it with your favourite short.