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Recommend pair of cycling shorts/bibs

  • 25-08-2017 7:06pm
    #1
    thebourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I am looking to buy a pair of cycling shorts/bibs
    Can some one recommend me a pair.
    My budget would be under 50euro.....
    Is there some brands that are better than others.
    I would be using the shorts for 3 to 4 cycles around Sally Gap etc for the weekends...not every weekend!


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  • #2
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    At that price point it's hard to beat wiggles own brand DHB. Brilliant shorts for all types of riding from long spins to racing.

    I've ridden all the high end stuff and DHB is not far behind for a fraction of the price.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-classic-bib-shorts-1/


  • #3
    thebourke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭thebourke


    are you familiar with this brand
    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=84295


  • #4
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    Not familiar to be honest. I have done big mileage in Assos, Castelli and various others over the years. DHB for me are the best value bib.


  • #5
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,573 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    I have some winter bicycle line bibs for about 4 years and find them very good (they were about 150 euro though)

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #6
    boomdocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,049 ✭✭✭boomdocker


    IMO, best value by a mile are Merlin own brand

    They usually have 3 types, one around e25, one around e40 and one around e55, however they seem to be low on stock. I have the mid range ones and they are great for the money. Worth keeping an eye on to see if they get more in

    Also have Funkier bib shorts , around the the 40-50 mark, very good also

    https://www.merlincycles.com/cycling-bib-shorts-75343/?brand=funkier,merlin-wear

    agree with arthurdaly as well re DHB, haven;t had the bib-shorts, but have other bits n pieces and always good quality


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  • #7
    fat bloke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,971 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    thebourke wrote: »
    are you familiar with this brand
    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=84295

    Nothing wrong with them to be honest. Before I joined a club (and subsequently used only club gear/shorts) I had various bicycle line bits and pieces from superstore and they were all fine.


  • #8
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Decathlon own brand (B'twin) are also good in that price range - 700, 900 or Aerofit models


  • #9
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Probably over your budget but if you can stretch then a pair of Endura FS260 Pro is what I'd recommend. I've various shorts but these are the most comfortable for me. I use them regularly. They've been washed over 300 times at 1,000 spin (despite the drip dry instructions) and while they're showing some signs of wear, I reckon they'll be good for a while yet.
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