Cargo/Adventure bibs

[Dappere]

I have been looking around for cargo/adventure bibs. Although very popular in Europe, they don't seem to be that popular in RSA.
When referring to cargo bibs, it's those with the mesh pockets on the legs. They are great for longer MTB rides.

From browsing I have found 3 options:

Ciovita:
https://ciovita.co.za/collections/mens-cycling-bibs-shorts/products/mens-cargo-commuter-bib-shorts

I haven't had the best experience with Ciovita bibs, wouldn't be me first choice.

Enjoy:
https://enjoy.cc/product/mens-bib-short-proxision-cargo-black/

Seems like a good option, but the product shots doesn't show where these pockets are.

Santini:
https://www.cyclelab.com/product/santini-men-s-black-gravel-bib-shorts

No stock. I have messaged and emailed cyclelab regarding this bib, but like most occasions, they hardly get back to you.

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Does anybody have a cargo bib they can recommend, or have one of the above that they can provide a bit more feedback on?

Edited October 21, 2021 by Dappere

[JulienR]

Sportful and Castelli also make these. i have the sportful version and am happy with them. They also come with a mesh pocket at the back of the bib

https://www.sportful.co.za/collections/mens-gravel-2021-2022/products/sportful-super-giara-bib-shorts-mens-2020-21

https://www.castelli.co.za/products/castelli-unlimited-all-surface-bib-short-2021-black

 

[etienne_jordaan]

I have a Ciovita cargo/commuter bib and very happy with it. Good quality and excellent fit. Will be getting more of them.

[Dappere]

Thank you @etienne_jordaan @JulienR none of the vendors seem to have my size, but I have sent an email. 
 

 

[Rowl]

Spez also has something similar, would love a pair. Conflicted about riding with valuables exposed though.

 

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/shorts/specialized-rbx-adventure-bib-short-w-swat

[100Tours]

Personally a proper pair of cycling baggies with pockets (plus liner) are just the bomb. lycra pockets with your cellphone jammed in are uncomfortable for your whole peleton ????

[Dappere]

1 hour ago, 100Tours said:

Personally a proper pair of cycling baggies with pockets (plus liner) are just the bomb. lycra pockets with your cellphone jammed in are uncomfortable for your whole peleton ????

I do agree, but looking to use the pockets for nutrition only; like gels and bars. 

[Dappere]

2 hours ago, Roul said:

Spez also has something similar, would love a pair. Conflicted about riding with valuables exposed though.

 

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/reviews/shorts/specialized-rbx-adventure-bib-short-w-swat

I wouldn’t ride with valuables in those pockets. Only nutrition. Much easier to access on the mtb

[DieselnDust]

https://go-cycle.co.za/product/mens-adventure-cycling-bib/

 

The pockets are on the back above the bum.

 

The Enjoy Proxision cargo bibs pockets are on the backs strap just above the butt which makes it easy to reach.

I'm working with a manufacture on an alternative option

[Dappere]

On 10/22/2021 at 9:44 AM, DieselnDust said:

https://go-cycle.co.za/product/mens-adventure-cycling-bib/

 

The pockets are on the back above the bum.

 

The Enjoy Proxision cargo bibs pockets are on the backs strap just above the butt which makes it easy to reach.

I'm working with a manufacture on an alternative option

@DieselInDust thank you. First time I hear of go-cycle. The bib shared in on par of what I am looking for. 
 

have you ridden any of their bibs? 

[DieselnDust]

53 minutes ago, Dappere said:

@DieselInDust thank you. First time I hear of go-cycle. The bib shared in on par of what I am looking for. 
 

have you ridden any of their bibs? 

I haven't but Williams Bike Shop in Somerset West has just switched their shop kit over to Go-cycle and both he and Darryn can't stop talking about how comfortable the top of the line bib is. 

[Zebra]

On 10/22/2021 at 9:44 AM, DieselnDust said:

https://go-cycle.co.za/product/mens-adventure-cycling-bib/

 

The pockets are on the back above the bum.

 

The Enjoy Proxision cargo bibs pockets are on the backs strap just above the butt which makes it easy to reach.

I'm working with a manufacture on an alternative option

Love one of the pictures of Go Cycling bibs, with a full baguette torn in half, with each half stuck in one of the two BACK cargo pockets , I actually worked up an appetite for a crusty loaf with cheeses now! Nice!