I bought these as I like having pockets in the bib shorts while wearing a pocket-less t-shirt mountain bike jersey - and I'd rather wear traditional bib shorts (rather than mountain bike shorts with a liner). First off, 2 thumbs up to Specialized for creating a bib short with pockets that is NOT a liner. And they come with 4 pockets, including 1 on each side closer to the hip -- very handy. However, there are some design issues to be aware of: - the suspenders are TIGHT. I have several bib shorts, including some from other manufacturers that are race fit (so I have something to compare), and I immediately noticed that the suspenders on these shorts are uncomfortably tight. So tight that I had chafing just below my right and left clavicle and I envisioned either returning the shorts or having them altered. After 3 rides the suspenders have relaxed a bit, but they are still uncomfortable to put on. Note I do not have a long torso. - be careful with the the side pockets as things easily slip out of them. I used one to carry 1 Lara bar and 3 Muir energy gels. On 2 of my rides, one of the energy gels slipped out while peddling. - the 2 back pockets are very difficult to get to (entry is high on the back). Stowing a jacket or retrieving a pump requires a lot of flexibility -- more than is required with a jersey or my other liner bib shorts with pockets. Overall, I'll choose to keep these shorts as the fit from the waist down is excellent and the riding performance is great. I'll hold off on buying another pair until the design issues are addressed.