Xactly What I Wanted!
"Madame X Bib Short has the features and comfort I need in a cycling bib - fitted without squeezing, stay-put bib, comfortable padding, and a very handy pocket on the leg. Highly recommend!"
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 15 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","fabric","look","legs","weather","fit","quality","bibs","pockets","chamois","compression","panels","rides"].
"Madame X Bib Short has the features and comfort I need in a cycling bib - fitted without squeezing, stay-put bib, comfortable padding, and a very handy pocket on the leg. Highly recommend!"
"I bought these without reading any reviews and have been really pleased. They fit really nicely, just like other Terry shorts. The chamois is the same one that is in the Gravel shorts - and works really well for me on shorter trainer rides (20-25 miles) or on my mountain bike, and I like how comfortable they are. The leg grippers are super comfortable. If you like Terry, I recommend trying these. I only wish they made bibs with a more ‘cushy’ pad that I could use for longer rides on the trainer."
"these bibs look great and I like the what may be called a thin privacy panel on the back. Very comfortable!"
"These bibs are really great. There's just enough compression, and they're super comfortable for long rides. For gals who are skeptical of bibs because of the pain in the keister when you have to pee. . . you can actually wear these comfortably WITHOUT the straps if you need to. I do that for spin classes eg."
"Finding bibs for my body (5’9”, 240#) has been hard. I like these bibs a lot! These would be improved with a different chamois or more chamois options but the bibs themselves fit great. Also could be improved with two pockets."
"I purchased the “original generation” (OG) Madame X in 2023(?) and an updated one in 2024(?). The OG leg gripper was essentially “tape,” and has disintegrated over time. The second generation gripper is still going strong. I do find these shorts very smoothing, tummy-wise, and I love them."
"I’ve got cyclist legs so I find the shorts that fit my legs are too big elsewhere and the size that fits elsewhere don’t fit my legs! Sigh. 😔"
"Well made. True to size. So nice not having a waist band!! I’m hooked on bibs. Highly recommend."
"No complaints! Comfortable bib! Has one pocket on right side. Would be nice to have one on both sides!"
"I love these bibs enough to buy a second pair! The mesh back is great for hot weather. The leg silicone grips actually work and stay put. The single pocket is perfect as I also wear jerseys and feel the cargo-type bib shorts are sometimes overkill with pockets. The high rise of these bibs is very comfortable. I'd say the only downside is no easy bathroom breaks, but that's not something that truly bothers me."