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Old Today, 06:54 AM
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I have tried a few and most recent I bought these:
Logas Cycling Bib Shorts Men... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KVHH2P...p_mob_ap_share

They work well and can definitely ride as long as I want with them. Many factors to measure here, saddle/bike fit, ect. Overall I would recommend a try.

I have branded bibs most recent a Rapha core that lasted 2 rides before de-stiching at the pad. I could not find the receipt so didn't send it back but it was not any better.

My favorite brand is Suarez, they make some amazing quality "affordable" kits. Their best bib I like is around $100 and it's ages above many major brands.
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Old Today, 06:57 AM
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I’d post a WTB here.

Folks (just like me) buy stuff and realize 2-3 yrs later they’ve only worn it once… so time to pass it on. Get a 50% or more discount off MSRP.

Come to think of it, think I’ve got one I need to dig out…
This is the problem, a pair of bibs that have already been worn, even once, are not worth 50% off and would otherwise be a donation item. And yet I see people on here still ask way too much in the classifieds for name brand bibs that were overpriced to begin with when they were new.
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This is the problem, a pair of bibs that have already been worn, even once, are not worth 50% off and would otherwise be a donation item. And yet I see people on here still ask way too much in the classifieds for name brand bibs that were overpriced to begin with when they were new.
Definitely depends on the buyer. I’m cheap and have no problem buying used bibs or shorts, but I’m not as concerned with hygiene in that way. Washed appropriately they’re fine going forward.

I have a couple of pair of Assos bibshorts that I acquired used and have probably worn 50 times. Love ‘em.

As good as they are, I certainly agree that they’re overpriced at MSRP, though. I’m not paying that.
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Old Today, 09:40 AM
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As a manufacturer of USA made jerseys, I get emails all the time - weekly - from Chinese manufacturers who want to send me their samples and make clothes for me. Some of them list their clients, big names. Do I believe them? Nah. But chances are good that some of these shops are making the clothes for brands we recognize. My point is that the stuff on Amazon may not be junk at all; it may be quite good, in fact. The problem is that there is no way to tell other than to try them for yourself (unless you trust the reviews). Well, I would definitely trust a fellow Paceliner like those who posted about stuff they tried. Heck, it made me look at those listings, even though I’m not buying.
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Old Today, 09:52 AM
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Neopro is a good price and I like the chamois much better than Black Bibs (too big, thick, ungainly).
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Old Today, 09:54 AM
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I am curious what $$ amount we are talking about for cheaper (no-name) bibs on Amazon? A good price is relative of course. I just got some Primal bibs on sale for less than $100 and they are great for me but I have bought them before so I now what I am getting. $400 bibs? Ha. No thanks.

Edit: I see the post above for Neopro so it looks like bibs in the $30 to $60 range. I would give those a try. Sounds like something you might wear in a nasty, muddy cross race and then toss them out.

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Old Today, 11:26 AM
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I am curious what $$ amount we are talking about for cheaper (no-name) bibs on Amazon? A good price is relative of course. I just got some Primal bibs on sale for less than $100 and they are great for me but I have bought them before so I now what I am getting. $400 bibs? Ha. No thanks.

Edit: I see the post above for Neopro so it looks like bibs in the $30 to $60 range. I would give those a try. Sounds like something you might wear in a nasty, muddy cross race and then toss them out.
The cheap stuff I have purchased was all around $30. My backside says it was not worth it...
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Old Today, 12:12 PM
jh_on_the_cape jh_on_the_cape is offline
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I posted a similar question for jerseys. I got a super cheap jersey on amazon and it's ok but not that great.
If you are going to wear other chamois underneath than i would go with inexpensive layers over to keep warm.
I try to save where I can but anything with chamois I need something decent.
My next bibs will be neopro or theblackbibs. Preference seems to depend on the individual.
So if you find something reasonable, please share! My experience is hit or miss with amazon stuff. But I have definitely gotten some good stuff. and some junk. also sizing can be wonky.
good luck!
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