Rapha, nice but a bit pricey?

i use my core shorts more than any any other pair at the moment, got them a week after they came out.

Grippers are cool, the arse material is a bit see through in direct sunlight sometimes though

Any longer term reviews of core bibs? Someone said the grippers were shit?

That may have been me. The Core's have a large swath of gripper material backed by elastic sewn into the bottom of the shots. I have to turn up the gripper material to get them on, otherwise the gripper material prevents you from pulling them up.
Also, the elastic backing to the gripper material doesn't work at keeping it flush to your legs - you end up with a baggy bottom to the shorts.
It's also been pointed out to me that they're quite see-through in the arse cheek area.

I still wear them for commuting most days - fit is more relaxed compared to Pro Team bibs, but still just about keeps ahem things in place.
Wouldn't buy again - would buy another brand if spending the same money, or spend up to get another pair of club or pro team