Bibshort reccomendations

[Powerfibers]

Despite having several TexMarket, Enve, and Verge kits, I keep going back to my Bontrager bib shorts for longer rides. The higher end Race Series ones are quite good in the $150 or less range. Got mine locally and have been really happy with them. Good chamois and good grip on the legs.

[Powerfibers]

Originally Posted by Powerfibers

Despite having several TexMarket, Enve, and Verge kits, I keep going back to my Bontrager bib shorts for longer rides. The higher end Race Series ones are quite good in the $150 or less range. Got mine locally and have been really happy with them. Good chamois and good grip on the legs.

Sorry, RXL Series not the Race ones.

[Big Dan]

On a tight budget, you can try the Pearl Izumi Attack.

[weisan]

I saw a couple of mentions on the dhb bibs. I haven't tried them personally but they are pretty cheap on Wiggle.

$44
http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-bib-shorts...7c5360719366us

[asindc]

Louis Garneau.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

so much hyperbole and cognitive dissonance with regard to bib use and preference.

90% of riders will be fine if they do the following:

1. Purchase a pair of bib shorts with a Cytech (chamois) insert
2. Spend over $125 retail
3. Know their preferred inseam
4. Know their preferred style
5. Ride the correct saddle and bike

There are no great shorts on the market. Just great riders. Jiji.

This is not true. When you try to cut through the bs and you create more bs.

Q365 are my favorites. The quality of the bibs a excellent- at least the 3 pair I own.

I own an assos equip bib. They are great but I prefer the Q's. They are probably your best value.

Regarding rapha their old bibs are a noticable step down from Q or Assos in terms of seams and comfort. I have not tried their new bibs but I am hopeful they are making and excelent one now.

This is the truth-Bibs will not make a good ride to a great rider but they will make most riders more comfortable and have a more enjoyable experince on the bike.

[srenda]

+1 on isadore climbers', thermal bibs are solid too.

[jiii]

Has anyone have experience with La Passione's Bibs? At their price, they look like a good option.

[rePhil]

It seems like sizing varies widely between brands. I wish there was a spreadsheet of the different Brands, sizes,comparative fit and likes and dislikes
For example: I am 5'6 1/2 and 122lbs
I bought a pair of Assos T.equipe.s7's. Size Small, they fit great other than they are loose in the leg grippers. I ended up taking them to a seamstress who tightened them up. I recently picked up a pair of Hincapie's from eBay that had the same problem

Of the brands I have tried through the past few years the best out of the box fit for me in size small are Pearl Izumi Pro, Rapha, Ale, Boure, Capo and Performance.

[simplemind]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned RedWhite The Bib. I have no experience, however they do have good reviews.

[jlwdm]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

so much hyperbole and cognitive dissonance with regard to bib use and preference.

90% of riders will be fine if they do the following:

1. Purchase a pair of bib shorts with a Cytech (chamois) insert
2. Spend over $125 retail
3. Know their preferred inseam
4. Know their preferred style
5. Ride the correct saddle and bike

There are no great shorts on the market. Just great riders. Jiji.

Not totally true. You still need a bib short that fits you - it does not matter how someone else thinks they fit. I have 8 pair of Assos, 2 pair of Rapha Classic and two pair of Capo that are great for me. Never any issues. I have one pair of Castelli and they feel terrible. But I am sure others will like the Castelli.

I also like all black bib shorts. Q 36.5 has finally gravitated more in this direction. For jerseys Q 36.5 reminds me of Assos. Great materials with mostly unattractive looks.

Jeff

[Tony]

I like Sugoi, also a great company that stands behind their products.
Louis Garneau and Assos seem to be cut lower, makes it easier to take stand ups.

[adrien]

Originally Posted by jiii

Has anyone have experience with La Passione's Bibs? At their price, they look like a good option.

They're good, but not great. Also, returns are difficult, and they screen reviews so they won't post anything below 5 stars.

[beeatnik]

Originally Posted by joosttx

This is not true. When you try to cut through the bs and you create more bs.



This is the truth-Bibs will not make a good ride to a great rider but they will make most riders more comfortable and have a more enjoyable experince on the bike.

Houston don't make me resort to truthful cliche. Most dudes just aren't as sensitive as you. Ask every PRO in Europe.

[joosttx]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Houston don't make me resort to truthful cliche. Most dudes just aren't as sensitive as you. Ask every PRO in Europe.

The mean streets of LA have taught you logic that rivials trumpian....

Dont make me resort to a venn diagram.