Recommend cycling shorts

huntsman77

Hi could I get some recommendations for cycling shorts I have aldi ones and don't find them great to be honest. Only do maybe 30_40km a week at most budget wise maybe 50or 60 euro thanks in advance

Invisibleman

huntsman77 wrote: »

Hi could I get some recommendations for cycling shorts I have aldi ones and don't find them great to be honest. Only do maybe 30_40km a week at most budget wise maybe 50or 60 euro thanks in advance

I’f you’re a 40’s male, DONT

ridelikeaturtle

huntsman77 wrote: »

Hi could I get some recommendations for cycling shorts I have aldi ones and don't find them great to be honest. Only do maybe 30_40km a week at most budget wise maybe 50or 60 euro thanks in advance

Planet X has decent bib shorts for 20GBP +shipping; if you combine a few items you need (water bottles, maybe a new helmet, any consumables?), the shipping price gets absorbed, so it can be a good deal.

magicbastarder

where do you live? might be best to pop to your local bike shop to try some. with the budget you mention, you should be able to get a pair more than up for the job.

micar

Invisibleman wrote: »

I’f you’re a 40’s male, DONT

I'm 40 and I wear them

What s the problem?

Is it because you assume the OP to be somewhat rotund?

We'll I'm not.

micar

huntsman77 wrote: »

Hi could I get some recommendations for cycling shorts I have aldi ones and don't find them great to be honest. Only do maybe 30_40km a week at most budget wise maybe 50or 60 euro thanks in advance

Have a look at the DHB gear on wiggle.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/bib-shorts/

huntsman77

Yea I'm near athlone so can try local shops. Just from looking online so much choice thanks for suggestions

Harrybelafonte

Invisibleman wrote: »

I’f you’re a 40’s male, DONT

Wtf?

magicbastarder

ah here folks, if someone is obviously being deliberately stupid and unhelpful, don't ask them to explain themselves. it's the old 'they'll beat you with experience' rule.

Cee-Jay-Cee

For your budget look at DHB’s line on Wiggle or CRC.

Altura ProGel range is also very good and my favourite shorts, I have 3 pairs. The 1st pair are now 6 years old and in as good a condition as the newest 2yr old pair. I’d highly recommend them.

cletus

If the op is at all concerned with wearing cycling shorts, I picked up a pair of loose fit mountain bike shorts with a built in inner shorts and padding for small money from Decathlon

huntsman77

Thanks again that's all I wanted was couple brands to be looking at Dhb and altura progel sounds good

Harrybelafonte

Invisibleman wrote: »

I’f you’re a 40’s male, DONT

Wtf?

531

Invisibleman wrote: »

I’f you’re a 40’s male, DONT

Invisibleman is the anti-mamil.

Bambaata

I love Rivelo Honister bibs. You can get them at:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/934424?click=eyJxdWVyeSI6MTcwMjYsInBhZ2UiOjEsInBhZ2VTaXplIjoxNSwicG9zIjo2fQ==

Have 4 pairs now going about 3/4years!

Gorteen

DHB or Altura gel. Both brands are available on Wiggle

sy

Bambaata wrote: »

I love Rivelo Honister bibs. You can get them at:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/934424?click=eyJxdWVyeSI6MTcwMjYsInBhZ2UiOjEsInBhZ2VTaXplIjoxNSwicG9zIjo2fQ==

Have 4 pairs now going about 3/4years!

What are the sizing like on these shorts ? Thanks

Bambaata

I'm 185cm tall 32 inch waist and wear medium. Am probably borderline large but ok with medium

JMcL

As suggested, DHB are very good - the Aeron range is particularly good, and can often be found discounted to around your budget.

Decathlon also have some good offerings - the 900 range especially is very good, and the 500 series level are also probably fine for your requirements (they have a number of level "100" is entry level, "500" intermediate, and "900" more advanced)

huntsman77

JMcL wrote: »

As suggested, DHB are very good - the Aeron range is particularly good, and can often be found discounted to around your budget.

Decathlon also have some good offerings - the 900 range especially is very good, and the 500 series level are also probably fine for your requirements (they have a number of level "100" is entry level, "500" intermediate, and "900" more advanced)

Thanks a million loads of options there

dahat

Standard mention for Galibier Energie shorts, fantastic gear all round.

dahat

dahat wrote: »

Standard mention for Galibier Energie shorts, fantastic gear all round.

Got a present of a them for my birthday during the summer. Love them!!!!!! So much so I got another pair. Reasonable money too about 70 euro I think I paid.

Must investigate a long pair for this time of year.

smacl

Another +1 for DHB shorts which I've been using for years now. Got the Aeron winter bibs there recently and they're super comfy.

dahat

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Got a present of a them for my birthday during the summer. Love them!!!!!! So much so I got another pair. Reasonable money too about 70 euro I think I paid.

Must investigate a long pair for this time of year.

They have been my default shorts for sometime now as I can't wear the chamois of the club gear.

Winter tights are every bit as good.

kenmm

magicbastarder wrote: »

ah here folks, if someone is obviously being deliberately stupid and unhelpful, don't ask them to explain themselves. it's the old 'they'll beat you with experience' rule.

c'mon - its boards.ie - whats to be expected!

I've just ordered a pair of these. https://www.merlincycles.com/funkier-apex-gel-active-17-panel-gel-bib-shorts-91360.html

They seem to get good reviews, are a decent price and the few Funkier items I have bought previously have always been pretty good.

I plan on getting a pair of these for the summer though https://road.cc/content/review/246034-lusso-carbon-bib-shorts-v2

The guy that reviews bib shorts for road.cc calls these hi "Go to" shorts. What better recommendation can you get?

Big Mig

French brand EKOI are having a sale at the moment with 50% off everything!
These shorts are going for €54 Bought two pairs earlier this year and they are excellent. Lot's of other nice stuff there too.
https://www.ekoi.com/en/cycling-bib-shorts/9113-cuissard-ekoi-arco-iris-gel-noir.html

griffin100

I like the bicycle line stuff in cycle super store

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/showsearchresults.asp?sort=category&withstock=1&IDBrand=191

Cheap and relatively good quality.

iwillhtfu

Bambaata wrote: »

I love Rivelo Honister bibs. You can get them at:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/934424?click=eyJxdWVyeSI6MTcwMjYsInBhZ2UiOjEsInBhZ2VTaXplIjoxNSwicG9zIjo2fQ==

Have 4 pairs now going about 3/4years!

Just received a pair of these in the post. The quality is very good and possibly the fanciest packaging I've received a pair of bib shorts in.

Thanks for the heads up.