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Best Sportive/Multi day event Bib shorts? Around 100-120 euro to spend?

  • 07-07-2014 06:00PM
    #1
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭


    Hey! I currently have dhb and santini bibshorts. These are grand for 3-4 hours in the saddle.
    I will soon be doing a week long event with about 5 hours each day in the saddle...
    I bought a pair of Skins C200 bibshorts which are really comfortable.

    I have looked at
    1) Castelli Free Aero bibshorts
    2) Sportful Grupetto Classic bibshorts
    3) I hear Assos are the best, but they seem really expensive..

    Any recommendations or feedback?

    by way; i am looking on
    -wiggle
    -chain reaction
    -bike 24
    -evans cycles
    -swimcycle run
    -bikeprofit uk

    Thanks a mil!


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  • #2
    as_mo_bhosca
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭as_mo_bhosca


    DHB Gold line bib shorts. I bought a pair from wiggle and just did the ring of Kerry in them. No issues at all. I'd highly recommend them. Sat was also the first day I used chamois cream too. I'd also recommend that!


  • #3
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Hey thanks! Will check those shorts out..
    will defo invest on chamois cream too!

    A


  • #4
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,575 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Assos outlet uk is great.


  • #5
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Thanks James d I will check them out..

    I hear assos are the gold standard for bibshort comfort!


  • #6
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,523 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Castelli Free Aero are amazing. I have two pairs.

    Better than my Assos.


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  • #7
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,575 ✭✭✭jamesd


    http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-pro-bib-short-s2.html


  • #8
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    I was looking at the Sportful Grupetto, but they seem sold out in my size...

    Lumen, thanks its good to get a recommendation re the Castelli Free Aero... They are defo on the shortlist..!


  • #9
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    In terms of comfort over long days in the saddle would the Assos T Pro be as comfy as the Castelli Free Aero?!


  • #10
    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    Just for info, DHB higher end bibs use the same chamois pads as castelli.


  • #11
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,523 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    WillyFXP wrote: »
    Just for info, DHB higher end bibs use the same chamois pads as castelli.
    Yes, but Castelli stuff has scorpions on it!


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  • #12
    el tel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Have you worn your current shorts for five hours on the saddle? If they are fine for 3-4 hours, I should think they'd be fine for 5.

    I'm going to start a thread next week on what bib shorts are best for wearing between 08:30 - 12:00; not quite 5 hours and possibly not the time of day you'll be doing your ride, but it could be helpful.


  • #13
    Arequipa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Yep, i have worn the standard dhb shorts for up to 6-7 hours and was quite unconfortable by the end...

    The most comfortable shorts i have worn to date are skins...
    You can defo feel the difference in quality after long hours in the saddle..


    Any other comfy, long distance bib shorts?


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