Long rides, endless comfort. Albion’s best-selling product has been updated for 2025.
Developed with the feedback from winners of some of the world’s most challenging endurance cycling races, the ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature their unique three pocket configuration and have been designed for maximum comfort to help riders to stay outside for longer.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts have established themselves as the go-to shorts for long distance riding, with victories and Fastest Known Times on iconic events including the American Triple Crown (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail), The Atlas Mountain Race and the Highland Trail 550.
Chosen by riders from the front to the back of the field due to their unique three pocket system and reputation for exceptional comfort over long distances.
Updated for 2025 with a new main body fabric utilising a higher gauge knit to deliver more compression whilst maintaining the fit and comfort loved by Albion’s community of athletes and adventurers.
The shorts also feature new straps knitted with polypropylene for faster and more effective moisture transfer away from the body, as well as the Rear Guard, an invisible panel above the pad at the rear of the shorts to enhance the durability and longevity of the product.
The ABR1 Pocket Bib Shorts feature Albion’s unique three pocket system, with two pockets on the legs and a rear side entry pocket for secure, accessible storage, and a lightweight chamois for long distance riding from market leaders in pad technology Elastic Interface.
Intended use:
Designed for maximum comfort and performance on long days out, whether you're riding on or off road.
Features:
New for 2025: main body fabric utilising a higher gauge knit to deliver more compression
New for 2025: straps knitted with polypropylene for faster and more effective moisture transfer away from the body
Three pockets: mesh pockets on each leg and a rear mesh pocket allow for load carrying and easy access whilst riding
Albion x Elastic Interface ultra pad technology for long distance riding (with recycled face fabric)
Rear Guard: an invisible panel above the pad at the rear of the shorts to enhance product durability and longevity
Reduced panel, anatomical design using 4-way stretch performance recycled fabrics
Mesh upper back panel to aid breathability
Wide exterior silicone leg gripper
Flatlock seams for close to the body comfort
Reflective tabs at side / rear
Fabric UPF rating of 50
