How popular isBaleaf?
In September 2026, people searched for Baleaf by name about 9,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all global bike shorts brand searches, placing Baleaf fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike shorts brands, Baleaf appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.
Baleaf is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
AssosShare of searches 36.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RaphaShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CastelliShare of searches 24.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Pearl IzumiShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BaleafShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top bike shorts brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Baleaf was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Baleaf is the sixth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Rapha4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Castelli4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Assos3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pearl Izumi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Baleaf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lululemon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike shorts brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike shorts brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike shorts brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike shorts brand for long distance comfort?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike shorts”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike shorts for men”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which bike shorts brands compete with Baleaf?
Share of searches by month for Assos, Rapha, Castelli, Pearl Izumi, Baleaf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Assos | Rapha | Castelli | Pearl Izumi | Baleaf | Lululemon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.6% | 32.6% | 26.7% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.3% | 34.3% | 23% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.2% | 34.2% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 32.5% | 26.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.3% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.6% | 30% | 24.6% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| May 2026 | 32.2% | 32.2% | 26.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 0.71% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 30% | 24.5% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 30.4% | 24.9% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.6% | 30% | 24.4% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.6% | 165K | -32.9% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30% | 135K | -32.8% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.4% | 110K | -33.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6% | 27.1K | -18.1% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.2% | 9.9K | -18.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.8% | 3.6K | -18.2% | +0.1 points |
1.
Assos36.6%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, -32.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.
Rapha30%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, -32.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Castelli24.4%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Baleaf2.2%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.8%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Baleaf and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Baleaf
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How has branded search demand for Baleaf changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Baleaf worldwide held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Baleaf’s share of searches among bike shorts brands worldwide held steady, from 2% to 2.2%.
How did search popularity change for bike shorts brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Pearl Izumi gained share of searches among bike shorts brands worldwide, from 5% to 6%.

In September 2026, Assos lost share of searches among bike shorts brands worldwide, from 37.2% to 36.6%.

In September 2026, Castelli lost share of searches among bike shorts brands worldwide, from 24.9% to 24.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rapha worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are Baleaf’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Baleaf’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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