Brand Fit DNA
Rapha
Forre Fit DNA
Rapha
Sizing
Runs small — size up
Compression
High
Waist cut
Narrow
Hip cut
Standard
Best for
Activities
Fit notes
Built for road cycling. Chamois padding and bib design are gender-specific and well-designed for women cyclists. Size up — Rapha runs small across all women's ranges. High quality that lasts seasons.
Watch out for
Not appropriate for activities other than cycling. Sizing inconsistency between ranges. Premium price.
Rapha Products on Forre
Shorts
Women's Core Shorts
£85
Rapha's entry-level road cycling shorts. 4-way stretch fabric, 8-panel construction, and a medium-density chamois designed for women. Ideal for rides up to 3 hours.
Women's Explore Shorts
£110
Versatile trail and gravel cycling shorts. Looser cut with a built-in liner — wear over bibs or on their own. Durable DWR coating for light rain.
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