Bib shorts

nitrogen

What are the advantages over normal cycling shorts?

And do team shorts tend to only come in bib form?

Thanks

Lumen

They're more comfortable.

mtbireland

You don't show your backside off to the world.

The crotch doesn't hang down and won't get snagged in the tip of the saddle

And much more comfortable as Lumen said...

I can't believe they even still make non bib shorts..

damoz

the dont have a waistband which cuts into you on any long cycle.

they stay in place.

they are much much much more comfortable.

Chartsengrafs

Mine are plain black and I feel like a skinny wrestler when I wear them. I consider this an advantage.

seamus

I've only been wearing them a few weeks now (having been wearing baggies before) and the only downside I can find is that they make you sweat a little more on your lower back when it's very warm out. Your nipples can also come in for some chafing if the straps aren't lined up right.

I used to use padded undershorts, but the padding and the comfort just doesn't compare to the bib shorts. They're also very charitable on the midrift if you're paunchy like me.

ipodrocker

im sold, i have been looking at normal shorts and bib shorts for a while, is there anything i should look out for in the shorts. (price, brand etc...)

gerardduff

These questions were discussed in some detail recently

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055929717&page=3

ipodrocker

except that thread is mainly about the Assos BIB which are bit pricey for an entry level cyclist.

gerardduff

You can expect to pay at least €30 for a pair of shorts.

These are pretty good shorts but are in white=fair weather cycling

Often shorts will be on special if they are bigger sizes, or sometimes smaller sizes.

Perhaps wait till after the UK budget for a better exchange rate, but I think vat is expected to rise aswell? Maybe these online stores will wait a while before passing on the vat rise?

ballyharpat

The difference is, once you wear bibs, your shorts will be demoted to the back of the closet. I thought shorts were fine, until I tried Bibs-wore shorts maybe 5 times in the last two years and that was on rides less than an hour.

paddyduc

Bicycle line texas are good if you're near a stockist. Around the €50 mark in most shops.

www.chaindrivencycles.com

ednwireland

seamus wrote: »

I've only been wearing them a few weeks now (having been wearing baggies before) and the only downside I can find is that they make you sweat a little more on your lower back when it's very warm out. Your nipples can also come in for some chafing if the straps aren't lined up right.

thats why i always wear a baselayer under the straps !

one of these on a warm day
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C2715

normal thermals on cool days

Vélo

Does anyone know what the Rapha Bibshorts are like?

ednwireland

Vélo wrote: »

Does anyone know what the Rapha Bibshorts are like?

£145 :eek:

Vélo

ednwireland wrote: »

£145 :eek:

Assos can be dearer.

ednwireland

Vélo wrote: »

Assos can be dearer.

true - dont have any of them either

alfalad

Vélo wrote: »

Does anyone know what the Rapha Bibshorts are like?

I have the 3/4 length which I think are great, and suit perfect for most of the year. I also have the team shorts (from 2008, got them in a sale) which are very nice. Quality is excellent and certainly up there with Assos I would think. Don't think you would be disappointed, although ROK ON can prob give you more info on them as he would have more miles up on them than me.

on_the_nickel

Am I the only one who finds bibs less comfortable? I tried bibs and felt like I was getting a wedgie all the time.

Got some dhb shorts I really liked so ordered about 3 more, got a couple of pairs of dhb leggings and love them.

keenan110

on_the_nickel wrote: »

Am I the only one who finds bibs less comfortable?

Yes!:D

uberwolf

Vélo wrote: »

Does anyone know what the Rapha Bibshorts are like?

I think this weeks cycling weekly had a review of ten bib shorts, and rated assos ahead of them on chamois quality afair

They also gave the skins shorts a good rating.