Best Maternity Bike Shorts (2026): 6 Pairs Moms Love and What NOT to Order

Today we’re talking about the best pairs of maternity bike shorts to order while pregnant. This post contains affiliate links.

First of all, congratulations on your pregnancy!

Finding great maternity clothes can be a challenge. I’ve spent years blogging through four pregnancies to help you find things you’ll look and feel great in, and bike shorts are one of the pieces I reach for most. If you’re pregnant in warm weather and want something comfortable with good belly coverage, they’re hard to beat. I already have a full post on how to style maternity bike shorts with 10+ outfit ideas. Today is all about which pairs to buy for your growing belly.

A quick update: my original top picks have sold out or been discontinued since I first wrote this post. I didn’t want to leave you clicking on dead links, so I dug into what moms are buying and recommending right now. Below you’ll find the pairs I’ve worn myself, plus the ones I keep hearing rave reviews about.

The Best Maternity Bike Shorts at a Glance

• Best overall: CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Maternity Biker Shorts
• Best under $30 with pockets: Quince Ultra-Form Maternity Pocket Bike Short
• Best for workouts and running: Nike One (M) Maternity Biker Shorts
• Best splurge: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Pockets Forever Maternity Biker Short
• Best budget pick you can grab in store: Old Navy Maternity PowerSoft Biker Shorts
• Best non-maternity pair: Lululemon Align Bike Shorts (I wore these through most of my pregnancy)

1. Best Overall: CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Maternity Biker Shorts (6″)

CRZ Yoga Butterluxe Maternity Biker Shorts

If you only buy one pair of maternity bike shorts, let them be this one. What I love about this pair: it’s buttery soft, it doesn’t roll down on your bump, and it isn’t see-through when you bend over. The belly panel is U-shaped and sits high over the bump, and the compression is gentle enough to wear all day.

These run around $26 and come in a lot of colors. The one thing they don’t have is pockets …. if that’s a dealbreaker for you, keep reading.

2. Best Under $30 (With Pockets): Quince Ultra-Form Maternity Pocket Bike Short (9″)

Quince Ultra-Form Maternity Pocket Bike Short

I used to recommend a Fabletics pair but they stopped making them … and finally Quince launched their maternity bike short! These are longer than the CRZ ones, they have pockets, and the price is great at $29.90 (or a little less per pair in the 2-pack). Quince’s Ultra-Form fabric is soft with four-way stretch and dries quickly. They come in 4 different great dark colors.

You can also read my full review of Quince maternity pieces.

3. Best for Workouts: Nike One (M) Maternity Biker Shorts With Pockets (8″)

Nike One (M) Maternity Biker Shorts With Pockets

If you’re still running, lifting, or taking classes, and want something a little bit more intense than the CRZ ones (but you can totally lift in those, too). I am not a super intense runner but my friend, a trail runner, wore them through an entire summer pregnancy and said they fit from the moment she outgrew her regular clothes all the way to delivery. They’re sweat-wicking and lightweight, and the newer version has pockets.

One sizing note: size up if you’re inbetween sizes or not sure.

4. Best Splurge: Beyond Yoga Spacedye Pockets Forever Maternity Biker Short

Beyond Yoga Spacedye Pockets Forever Maternity Biker Short

These are a dream! The Spacedye fabric is the softest thing you’ll put on all day, and the belly panel can be worn up over the bump or folded down, which is nice in the early weeks and again postpartum. At $80 they’re a bit pricier but it’s the pair to get if you plan to live in them.

5. Best Budget Pick: Old Navy Maternity Full-Panel PowerSoft Biker Shorts (8″)

Old Navy Maternity Full-Panel PowerSoft Biker Shorts

Old Navy’s PowerSoft line gets a lot of love, and the maternity version is a great option if you’d rather try things on in a store. They list at $34.99 but are on sale more often than not. Old Navy also makes a shorter 6″ version, a 2-pack, and a postpartum support version so you’ve got lots of options. I haven’t actually tried these ones because I’m an “order online and try them on at home” kind of person but I wanted to give you an in-store option. I’ve heard great things.

6. Best Non-Maternity Bike Shorts to Wear Pregnant: Lululemon Align Bike Shorts

Lululemon Align Bike Shorts

If you order these one or two sizes up, you can easily wear them through pregnancy and into postpartum. I tried on the Align leggings at 32 weeks (in my fourth pregnancy, with about 30 pounds of weight gain) and they were still so comfortable. The bike shorts have the same buttery feel with lots of stretch and not a ton of compression.

Still Worth Mentioning: Poshdivah Maternity Bike Shorts

Poshdivah Maternity Bike Shorts on Amazon

I’m in a Facebook group with thousands of women who all had babies around the same time, and these were the most recommended maternity item in the whole group. Everyone raved about them, and a lot of members bought them in multiple colors. They’re still around $20, come in 5″ and 8″ lengths with pockets, and have thousands of reviews. If you just want one affordable pair that works, these are a safe bet.

What Happened to the Fabletics Shorts?

The Fabletics PureLuxe Maternity 9″ Short used to be on this list. They were so comfortable and I lived in them one summer, but they no longer seem to be available. The Quince pair above is the closest swap I’ve found: a similar length, pockets, and a soft fabric at a similar price.

DO NOT ORDER: Shein Maternity Bike Shorts

I’m not against a Shein item (you can read the full Shein maternity review here), but do yourself a favor and skip their maternity bike shorts. I ordered a pair and they were horrible. They’re so thin they’re practically see-through, they don’t hold their shape, and they don’t even stay on that well. Spend the few extra dollars on the CRZ Yoga or Quince pairs instead.

How to Pick the Right Pair

Length: 5″ to 6″ is cooler and works under dresses. 8″ to 9″ helps more with thigh chafing and feels more covered when you’re chasing toddlers around.

Belly panel: Over-the-belly panels give the most support as you grow. Fold-down panels are nice early on and postpartum.

Sizing: Most maternity bike shorts are sized to your pre-pregnancy size. If you’re between sizes, or buying in your third trimester, size up.

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• Best places for cute maternity clothes
• Best places for cheap maternity clothes