EVERYDAY RIDING
Reliable comfort for training, social rides and everyday kilometres.
SOOMOM Base bib shorts focus on essential performance, combining supportive stretch fabrics, breathable construction and quality chamois technology at an accessible price point.
Best for: Everyday riding, training and riders looking for dependable performance and value.
LONG RIDES
Built for riders spending more time in the saddle.
The All-Round range combines supportive compression, breathable construction and performance chamois technology to balance comfort and support across regular training and longer rides.
Best for: Regular training, endurance riding and all-round road cycling.
STORAGE
More carrying capacity without sacrificing riding performance.
Cargo and Utility bib shorts add practical on-bike storage for nutrition, a phone and ride essentials, making them well suited to longer training rides, gravel riding and days when you want to carry more without relying entirely on jersey pockets.
Best for: Endurance, gravel, adventure and riders who want additional storage.
PERFORMANCE
A more performance-focused option for riders looking for compression, support and a close technical fit.
OFF STP bib shorts combine high-stretch performance fabrics with anatomical construction and performance chamois technology for hard training, endurance and fast everyday riding.
Best for: Performance training, faster rides and endurance.
RACING
Designed around speed, support and efficient movement.
SOOMOM Race bib shorts use a close aerodynamic fit, compression and breathable construction to support high-intensity riding and competition.
Best for: Racing, fast group rides and high-intensity training.
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE
SOOMOM's most technically advanced bib shorts, developed for riders looking for premium materials, refined construction and high-performance support.
Best for: Experienced riders looking for SOOMOM's highest level of technical bib-short performance.
The right bib shorts depend on more than price. Consider how long you ride, the conditions you ride in, how much compression you prefer and whether you need additional storage.
The chamois is one of the most important components of any cycling bib short. A well-designed cycling chamois helps manage pressure, vibration and moisture between the rider and saddle.
For longer rides, look for a chamois designed to provide support over extended periods without excessive bulk. Fit is equally important: the pad should remain securely positioned while pedalling rather than moving independently of the body.
SOOMOM uses performance chamois technology across its bib-short ranges, including Italian chamois options in selected All-Round, Race and Ultra products.
Cycling bib shorts should fit closely against the body without restricting movement.
Performance fabrics use stretch and compression to help keep the garment and chamois stable while riding. Riders looking for a firmer, more performance-oriented feel can explore the All-Round, OFF STP, Race and Ultra ranges, while Base provides a versatile option for everyday riding.
Always use the individual product size guide when choosing your size, as fit can vary between ranges.
Breathable fabrics, moisture management and ventilated bib straps become increasingly important when riding in warm conditions.
Many SOOMOM bib shorts are designed for warm Australian riding conditions, with lightweight or breathable fabrics and mesh construction used to help manage heat and moisture.
Check the temperature range and riding conditions listed on individual product pages when choosing a bib for hotter weather.
Cargo and Utility bib shorts provide additional storage directly on the garment.
Side and rear pockets can provide quick access to food, a phone and other ride essentials, making cargo bib shorts particularly useful for endurance rides, gravel riding, commuting and adventures where additional carrying capacity is useful.
Race-oriented bib shorts prioritise a close fit, compression, stability and aerodynamic performance.
SOOMOM's Race range is designed for competition and high-intensity training, while riders wanting performance for a broader range of everyday and endurance riding can consider All-Round and OFF STP.
Bib shorts should feel close and supportive without restricting your movement or breathing. The fabric should remain against the skin and the chamois should stay securely positioned while riding. A small amount of compression is normal, particularly in performance-oriented bib shorts.
Long-ride comfort comes from the combination of chamois design, correct fit, stable positioning, breathable materials and appropriate compression. Saddle choice, riding position and bike fit also play an important role.
They can be. Cargo bib shorts combine the support of traditional cycling bib shorts with additional storage. They are particularly useful for endurance, gravel and adventure riding where carrying food and other essentials directly on the body can be convenient.
Higher-specification bib shorts can use more advanced fabrics, chamois technology, construction techniques and compression. However, the most expensive bib is not automatically the best choice for every rider. Correct fit and choosing a product designed for your riding style are more important.
Consider temperature range, breathability, moisture management and the duration and intensity of your rides. For warmer conditions, lightweight fabrics, ventilated straps and effective moisture management become particularly important.
For everyday riding, start with Base. For regular training and longer rides, explore All-Round. Choose Cargo or Utility when additional storage is important, OFF STP for performance-focused training and endurance, Race for competition and high-intensity riding, and Ultra for SOOMOM's most technically advanced bib-short construction.
