Ryzon Signature Cycling Bib Shorts review

No, that’s not a typo. The Ryzon Signature Series bib shorts come in at $265 / £210. That’s an expensive option relative to the best bib shorts and the price may (understandably) be hard to swallow for some, but we’re going to pop that out of our head for now while we talk through the performance. 

Ryzon Signature Cycling Bib Shorts design

The material and construction feel very premium. The main fabric on the legs is made of 65% recycled polyamide and 35% elastane, while the mesh back fabric is 80% recycled polyester and 20% recycled elastane. That recycled polyamide in the legs is a material from Italy called ECONYL. 

It’s designed to be breathable and quick drying, and is made of “regenerated fibers from nylon waste such as fishing nets, old carpets, and industrial plastic”. It’s a nice touch to see the use of recycled fibres, which isn’t all that common in this type of cycling clothing, so kudos to Ryzon on that. I was also pleased to see the manufacturing taking place in Portugal, which limits carbon emission. 

Ryzon Signature Cycling Bib Shorts comfort

Anyway, back to the bibs… The material feels lovely and soft, while comfort is boosted by the flatlock seams. While I wear medium in casual or running shorts, I typically size up to large in bibs, which is what I’ve done here, but this wasn’t necessary. 

The Signature Series bibs are only said to have medium compression, which definitely rings true, and there’s less support on offer than some other options here. Admittedly, though, dropping a size would make a difference to that (sizing runs from XS to XL). 

Despite that, the fabric still fits closely against the skin and there’s no movement on the legs, with the wide bands at the hem and their silicone backing working well to keep them in place. Freedom of movement is great. 

In a further boost to comfort, the front of the shoulder straps are entirely seamless and also have a low-profile silicone backing to help keep them in place. At the top of the rear they swap to seamed straps, using a perforated mesh material from here, along the back panel to the top of the waist area. 

Ryzon Signature Cycling Bib Shorts breathability

The back panel comes up quite high (as does the waist, but not to the detriment of toilet stops) and the mesh is a little more tightly woven than the likes of the Gorewear and Le Col bibs, so these shorts can feel somewhat warmer when temperatures rise. The material wicks moisture well, though, and the temperature regulation isn’t dissimilar to others on the market. 

Ryzon recommends these bibs for rides up to around eight hours and I had no reasons to disagree. 

The antibacterial chamois felt very comfortable, balancing support and cushioning well. I’d say the cushioning feels higher density compared to several others on test. 

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Quick specs
Price	$265 / £210
Colours	Black, gold, red, grey, pine, light grey
Sizing	XS-XL men’s and women’s