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Solo’s Lugged bibs have highly elastic, thick Lycra panels that are really supportive. The soft upper bib is a nice contrast to the compressive legs, and the heavily vented and channelled pad is plenty comfortable. The venting works well to keep dampness at bay downstairs.
The bright red pad did surprise us, though: after a five-hour ride in hot weather the dye in it had run, turning a white leather race saddle pink at the edges. You don’t want to know what colour it turned us. Sizing from New Zealand’s Solo is perfect for UK riders.
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Simon Withers is a freelance cycling writer and bike tester. He has been cycling for as long as he can remember, and more seriously since his time at university in the 1980s. Simon has ridden and raced almost every type of bike over the years and has toured extensively in Asia and Australasia, including riding solo 2,900km from Cairns to Melbourne. He’s been testing bikes and working for BikeRadar and Cycling Plus in various capacities for two decades. Simon has ridden and reviewed countless bikes and products, and specialises in affordable road bikes, gravel bikes and cycling kit, helping riders understand what’s really worth their hard-earned money.
