Women's bike shorts

Bike shorts that stay where you put them.

Model wearing black scoop crop and high-rise bike shorts designed for movement

The right bike short depends on what you’re doing in it.
Heading to Pilates? In Motion gives you soft, gentle support. Training harder? In Tempo brings firmer compression for gym and hybrid sessions. Running longer? In Pace feels lighter over distance.
Then choose your coverage, from 14cm (5.5 inches) at mid-thigh to 18cm (7 inches) when you prefer more of the leg covered.
Across the range, you’ll find high-rise fits, stay-put hems and different pocket options depending on how you move.

Bike shorts that stay where you put them.

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How to choose your bike shorts

Start with your workout.

Pilates, yoga or lower-impact days?
Choose In Motion. StudioLuxe feels buttery soft with gentle support and four-way stretch for Pilates, yoga, barre and everyday movement.

Gym, strength or hybrid training?
Choose In Tempo . The In Tempo Run Short 14cm uses CompressLuxe Eco for a firmer, more compressive feel through higher-intensity sessions.

Running longer?
Choose In Pace. FreeLuxe gives you lighter compression, while five-pocket storage and bonded seams are designed around distance.

Then choose your length.
The 14cm (5.5 inch) styles sit around mid-thigh. The 18cm (7 inch) styles cover more of the leg. If ride-up is something you tend to notice, the longer length may suit you better.

Wearing your bike shorts beyond your workout

Your bike shorts don’t have to clock off when your workout does.

The In Motion Bike Short 18cm under the In Motion Bralette Tank is a whole studio outfit, bra included. For errands, the In Motion Bike Short 14cm takes keys and a card. You can leave the bag. On cooler mornings, the In Tempo Lightweight Long Sleeve goes over the In Tempo Run Short 14cm.

More about women’s bike shorts

The bike short you love for Pilates might not be the one you reach for when you’re lifting - or heading out for a long run.That’s why Nimble’s women’s bike shorts come in different support levels. For pilates and studio sessions, StudioLuxe feels buttery soft with gentle support. CompressLuxe Eco holds firmer through gym training. If you’re running, FreeLuxe feels weightless and barely there over distance. Lengths run 14cm (5.5 inches) and 18cm (7 inches), so you can choose your coverage. The back waistband pocket sits flat and takes an iPhone Pro.

Are bike shorts good for running?

Yes. A fitted high-rise short is designed to stay put over distance and reduce rubbing from looser shorts. The In Pace Short 18cm has bonded seams and five pockets. See all running shorts.

Do Nimble bike shorts ride up?

Different styles use different constructions to help them stay comfortably positioned as you move. High-rise waistbands and stay-put hems help reduce movement during training. The In Motion Bike Short 18cm also uses a turn-back hem for a secure feel.

What length bike shorts should I choose?

The 14cm is 5.5 inches and sits mid-thigh. The 18cm is 7 inches and covers more of the leg. If ride-up is something you notice, the longer length may suit you better.

Looking for bike shorts with pockets?

Pocket layouts vary across the range. In Motion includes back-waistband storage, In Tempo styles offer side and back pockets, and In Pace has five pockets designed around distance running. Check each style to find the storage setup that suits how you train.

Are Nimble bike shorts high-waisted?

Nimble uses high-rise as the fit term. The waistband sits higher with contouring seams, designed to stay put through floor work and gym training.

Which Nimble bike shorts are best for everyday wear?

The In Motion Bike Short is made for lower-intensity movement and everyday wear. StudioLuxe feels buttery soft, while the high-rise fit and stay-put hem keep you comfortable.

Which Nimble bike shorts are made for Pilates?

The In Motion Bike Short in StudioLuxe, Nimble's softest bike short fabric. It's buttery soft with gentle support and four-way stretch. You can fold forward on the reformer without the fabric fighting you.

Do Nimble bike shorts come in colours other than black?

Yes. Black runs across the range. The In Motion Bike Short and In Tempo Run Short both come in Espresso, and the In Tempo Run Short also comes in Steel Blue. More colours are added through the range, so check the product page for what's available now. For black only, see black bike shorts.

How do I know what size bike shorts to get?

Start with your usual Nimble size and check the size guide for measurements. Bike shorts are designed for a close fit, but support and construction vary between In Motion, In Tempo and In Pace, so check the individual product fit notes too.

What are Nimble bike shorts best for?

Anything where you want coverage without loose fabric getting in the way. Choose In Motion for pilates and everyday wear, In Tempo for gym sessions and In Pace for distance running.