Women Specific bib-shorts are designed for ladies cycling with a performance cut and women specific chamois which is shaped differently for females to optimise comfort while in the saddle. Bib-Shorts are extremely comfortable for those longer road rides as there is no elastic around the waist and the back of the short comes up a little higher as the bib holds the shorts up to give your lower back an extra layer of fabric. Brands include Castelli, Altura,Santini,Pearl Izumi Giro.