Twin Six Standard bibs

[Netdewt]

I've been looking into bib shorts. Rapha and Assos are the ones everyone likes but they are expensive. DHB and Giordana look nice.

Anyone have experience with these? I've been looking for a new set for this summer and want something good for long distance / everyday. Nice quality and high value.

I emailed T6 with a question and Mark (the owner I believe) told me to stop over to try them on. (Turns out I live like a mile from their HQ.)

[druptight]

Bump - anyone have any new info here? I've got a $100 gift certificate and they've got 36% off today if you spend more than 125. Thinking about a standard jersey and standard bibs set.

Any experience?

[k-mac]

Santini is my favorite.

[Nooch]

Originally Posted by druptight

Bump - anyone have any new info here? I've got a $100 gift certificate and they've got 36% off today if you spend more than 125. Thinking about a standard jersey and standard bibs set.

Any experience?

I've had a few pair of T6 kits (fatcyclist stuff, mainly), and like it. They've gotten progressively better as the years have gone on, I think you'll be happy with em.

Or just buy a bunch of T-shirts. But I doubt you can go wrong with em. They're not Rapha, but they're good.

[druptight]

Originally Posted by Nooch

I've had a few pair of T6 kits (fatcyclist stuff, mainly), and like it. They've gotten progressively better as the years have gone on, I think you'll be happy with em.

Or just buy a bunch of T-shirts. But I doubt you can go wrong with em. They're not Rapha, but they're good.

I've got other T6 stuff, but I'm curious specifically about this "Standard" level stuff that's allegedly higher quality than their standard stuff, especially the bibs.

[druptight]

Originally Posted by k-mac

Santini is my favorite.

I don't have a $100 gift certificate for Santini, but I'm glad to hear it.

[cinco]

I bought a pair of DHB knickers and have been quite pleased with the value. Plenty comfortable and the price is right. So, only an endorsement for the brand, can't attest to any specific model.

[sandyrs]

I have a pair of Twin six "regular" bibs from 2012 (i.e. not Standard line). They're not my best-fitting pair, but I've worn them on a couple 5+ hour days with no serious discomfort. If they were a bit tighter, I would wear them more. At 6'5", 180, I particularly appreciate that their size L has a longer inseam than most. Chamois isn't anything you'll find on a $250 bib (at least not one worth $250) but it's been plenty comfortable for me.

If their Standard line is higher quality and you have a discount, I would give it a try.

[k-mac]

Originally Posted by druptight

I don't have a $100 gift certificate for Santini, but I'm glad to hear it.

Sorry, I was responding to the OP. Have a nice day.

[Netdewt]

I ended up buying the Standard bibs. I like them a lot, but I haven't tried Rapha or Assos, so I can't give a comparison there.

[druptight]

Originally Posted by Netdewt

I ended up buying the Standard bibs. I like them a lot, but I haven't tried Rapha or Assos, so I can't give a comparison there.

Since the sale going on now ends at midnight, I went for it too, grabbing both the higher priced standard bibs and jersey. Will report back.

[mistermo]

Once, on a sunny day, I was riding behind a guy wearing the Standard bibs. They appeared slightly see through to me.

I've got a Standard jersey. It is also very thin.

[druptight]

Originally Posted by mistermo

Once, on a sunny day, I was riding behind a guy wearing the Standard bibs. They appeared slightly see through to me.

I've got a Standard jersey. It is also very thin.

NOW you tell me. At one point I owned the Twin Six regular bibs (not to be confused with their standard bibs), and based on their sizing chart picked up the L and they were a bit snug, so I sized up to XL this time which hopefully will eliminate the possibility of any see-through-ness.

I also noticed that the black version of the standard jersey is in the REI Clearance section for about $75 instead of the $110 regularly. If the green one I get is any good, I may have to pick one up there.

[Netdewt]

The fabric seems pretty thick to me. But then again, I can't follow myself.

[ANAO]

I don't know...

Unless I'm going custom teamwear or Rapha/Assos...the only thing that still appeals to me is a genuine leather chamois. Like glueing on tubulars, there are some annoyances that just go with being a roadie.

...right?