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Bib shorts are the most important piece of cycling kit you wear. Version two of the first bib shorts made with Nuyarn® merino wool supports your body, regulates temperature, manages moisture, and protects sensitive areas, hour after hour, mile after mile.
When you invest here, you feel the difference.
Version Two
Key Features
- New Nuyarn® fabric: custom developed for Pinebury. 245 GSM with more stretch and better durability, plus the breathability and drying speed merino is known for.
- Fully opaque: a double-layer rear panel means no sheerness, even in direct sunlight.
- Woven Japanese straps: soft, flat elastic that lies smooth on your shoulders.
- Titan chamois: Elastic Interface® Titan men's pad with a breathable, fast-drying Eco AirTech fabric cover that keeps up with the merino.
- Cargo storage: two side thigh pockets and a merino rear pocket for food, phone, or a light layer.
- Power Grip leg bands: 2-inch elastic bands keep the legs in place without squeezing.
- Made in USA: sewn in California in small batches.
Chamois by Elastic Interface®
The Titan Pad
The chamois is the part of your bib shorts you notice most on a long ride. We chose the Elastic Interface® Titan men's pad for its anatomic shape and support that lasts hour after hour.
- 5-6 hour protection: high-density padding built for long days in the saddle.
- Dual-density foam: a soft comfort layer over firmer support foam.
- 3mm to 12mm thick: 12mm at the thickest points, 3mm at the thinnest.
- Eco AirTech fabric cover: a recycled fabric with an open, honeycomb-like structure that is highly breathable and fast drying, so it keeps up with Nuyarn® merino wool from the first mile to the last.
- Pre-shaped and seamless: a three-dimensional anatomic shape with no seams, approved for short saddles.
What Changed in Version Two?
Version two keeps the design riders loved and improves on everything we learned from a year of real-world miles. The biggest changes are the fabric, the straps, the chamois, and a fully opaque rear panel.
| Feature | Version one | Version two |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Nuyarn® merino wool, 220 GSM | New Nuyarn® merino wool, 245 GSM: more stretch, better durability |
| Composition | 70% merino wool, 30% nylon | 70% RWS certified merino wool, 29% nylon, 1% spandex |
| Chamois | Elastic Interface® Paris HP | Elastic Interface® Titan with Eco AirTech fabric cover |
| Comfort range | About 45°F to 80°F | About 40°F to 80°F |
| Opacity | Single layer | Double-layer rear panel, fully opaque even in direct sunlight |
| Bib straps | Nylon/elastane mesh | Soft, flat woven elastic made in Japan |
| Rear pocket | Mesh | Merino wool, same fabric as the shell |
| Side cargo pockets | Two | Two |
| Fit | Original pattern | Refined pattern based on rider feedback |
| Women's version | No | Yes, with the women's Titan chamois |
| Color | Black | Charcoal (black heather) |
New for version two
Straps you'll forget about
We replaced the mesh with a flat woven elastic made in Japan. It is soft, smooth, and finished flat, so it lies against your shoulders without cutting in, curling, or leaving marks after a long day.
Double-layer rear panel
Completely solid
A second layer of merino in the rear panel means no sheerness, even in direct sunlight. Nothing to think about but the ride.
standard fit
Model is 6'3 220 lbs wearing size XL
Engineered for
all day comfort
The fabric breathes, supports, and moves with you, from 40°F mornings to 80°F afternoons. It dries quickly to keep you comfortable through long, demanding rides.
Nuyarn® Merino Wool
Custom developed for Pinebury and engineered for performance. Breathable, moisture-wicking, and fast drying, with durability that defies expectations. Natural, renewable, and biodegradable.
Made in USA
Sewn in California by skilled craftspeople who specialize in technical cycling apparel. Keeping production domestic lets us hold a higher standard of quality and support American manufacturing.
Warranty
A one-year warranty against manufacturing defects and a six-month warranty covering normal wear from saddle abrasion. If anything doesn't hold up as it should, we'll make it right.
Bib Shorts FAQ
The bib shorts are $288.
Version two uses a new 245 GSM Nuyarn merino wool fabric with more stretch and better durability. A double-layer rear panel makes them completely opaque, the mesh straps are replaced with soft woven elastic made in Japan, the rear pocket is now merino wool, the chamois is now the Elastic Interface Titan, and the pattern has been refined. There is also a women's version for the first time.
No. The heavier fabric and a double-layer rear panel make version two completely opaque, even in direct sunlight.
They are comfortable from about 40°F to 80°F. Merino regulates temperature, so the same shorts work for cool fall mornings and warm summer rides. Below 40°F, add knee or leg warmers.
Most riders should order the same size they wore in version one. The fit is close and supportive but not compressive. If you are between sizes, size up.
The men's Elastic Interface Titan pad: a 5-6 hour chamois with dual-density foam and a breathable, fast-drying Eco AirTech fabric cover that keeps up with the merino.
Pinebury bib shorts are cut and sewn in California in small batches. Pinebury is based in New Gloucester, Maine.
100%would recommend this product
5 reviews
- ADAaron d.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayBest bibs
Love these bibs so much. Hoping they make a winter tight version some day!
Pinebury52 seconds agothank you Aaron! Winter tight is on the way, should be landing in December!
- CCCharles C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayYes please.
Words escape me.
Pinebury34 seconds ago😊
- EHEric H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoLove 'Em
These bibs are awesome. Great quality. Very comfortable. Not plastic. Best pair I've owned.
- KRKyle R.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoLove the new fit and fabric
I designed these to replace our first bibs, and I wear them myself. The Elastic Interface Titan chamois is a 5 to 6 hour pad with an Eco AirTech fabric cover. It breathes well and dries fast enough to keep up with the Nuyarn merino. The back is lined so the fabric stays opaque. The leg ends about 3" above the knee, a classic shorter inseam rather than a long aero cut, and the bands sit at the widest part of the thigh. I’m 6'3.5" with a 34" inseam and wear an XL. Merino stays fresh, so on shorter rides I’ll happily wear them twice between washes. These are the bibs I wanted Pinebury to make.
- JJessicaRated 4 out of 5 stars1 week ago4 Stars
We were so hype for v2 but unfortunately these just did not fit my guy and we have to return them. He’s between 6’2”-6’3” and ~290lbs with very muscular thighs. We got the XXL based on the weight + height recommendation saying those would work for people up to 6’7” and we sooo wanted to love these. But alas, these were just way too short in the leg and too low in the front for him with very tight straps. He also added that there would be no way to wear thermals under these as they were too tight for that for him.
He said it seems like they need a “tall” sizing option, or that he’d be willing to try again if a new style came out that came up higher in the front. So of course YMMV if you are tall with thin thighs or prefer a low cut. All that said these appear to be beautiful quality and we will def keep investing in your jerseys!
Pinebury1 week agoHi Jessica,
Thanks so much for the thoughtful review, and for the kind words about the quality. I'm sorry the V2 didn't work out for him. On fit, I'm the model in the photos on our site. I'm 6'3½" with long legs (a 34" inseam), and in the XL the leg ends about 3" above my knee, which is the intended fit. We've also fit these bibs on riders up to 6'5", so height on its own usually isn't the issue. Leg length does come down partly to personal preference. We like the classic look of a slightly shorter inseam over the modern "aero" length that runs almost to the knee.
Where I think the fit went wrong is the sizing. Our size chart puts the XXL at up to about 255 lbs, so for a strong rider above that range, the tight straps, snug thighs and lower front would all make sense. He'd likely need a 3XL rather than a tall size. That's really helpful feedback, and I'll keep it in mind as we plan future sizes.
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