Altura Endurance Men's Cycling Bib Shorts - Breathable Padded Bike Shorts for Road & Mountain Biking - Perfect for Long Distance Rides & Training Sessions

I try alsorts of cycling gear and I have come to learn you get what you pay for.First off, these are pro quality shorts. I’d put them up with Gore and assosThe straps, you don’t know they are there.Like the piece across the back, just keeps everything in place but certainly no pull on the shoulders.The silicone on the legs is the really sticky stuff it doesn’t go all the way round but there is also a panel of dots further up.To be honest I’m torn between L and XL.The XL felt easier overall but the legs a little slack at the cuffs?The L I thought was a bit too tight but I haven’t tried them back to back. They are more of a compressive fit and that’s ok. On me.Having now ridden in the XL I’d probably keep them for MTB and get some L for road.I wear 34 jeans and not a skinny cyclist.If that helps. I take XL in FDX and L in AssosThe ceramic print is what will make these more expensive and I guess it’s to help with the odd crash/slide? It’s on the side.I think it also might be reflective?There are two listings but I don’t see the difference?They come up quite high, probably not easy for a toilet stop….The pad is good for the short ride I did, it’s an upside down pad like pro clothing and I get the theory of that. I see good reviews for long distance comfort and I have no reason to doubt that.All in all give these a go I think you would be surprised and certainly ok for the price.