Definitely if they were old and wool and sagged if wet. Just bought some new ones and they had the same short with and without the bib. With modern materials and a nice snug fit, the unbibbed short isn’t moving once on, and with an unstructured front waist panel doesn’t dig in either. Half a dozen rides now. More comfortable with no digging in shoulder straps and easy loo stops, I’m convinced.
I'm definitely going that way, also my bib-less Rapha core cargo shorts don't sag (for now) with my phone in the pocket and they are less noticeable than the rapha trail liners when used under baggies so they've killed those off as well.
I've a belly so bibs help stop the short riding down and bunching up!
It's all about the skin suits these days innit?
Just sew your favourite jersey to your bibless shorts.
I wish they would make waist lycra shorts more like maternity trousers - nice wide and high waistband for my [s]6 pack[/s] keg to hold em up....
I still find bibs comfy, they keep my back warmer and saves those behind seeing the crack of doom.
It wasnt ever about sag in my life time.
But it does stop having a bunch up of material pinching your waist.
Bibs just considerably more comfortable
For the average hour long ride. Not needed. For all day or touring. A godsend - even with all the inherent issues they bring
That - your first ride in Bib shorts is like an awakening, in my experience. So, so much better.
I wear Bibs for everything other than a ten minute pootle to the postbox.
I'm presuming the OP is female due to the difficulty with toilet stops? There are some great solutions to this with detachable bibs and zip systems now. I know a couple of female riders who love these.
Bet you wool was out before bibs were in. We wore braces.
I’m presuming the OP is female due to the difficulty with toilet stops?
All depends how high the front is. My shorts have a very low front but my 3/4 have a very high front and I would need a very long you know what to be able to toilet stop in them.
As a male who has just started wearing bib shorts, can anyone give any tips as to how to go to toilet? My current toilet breaks seem to involve taking my long sleeve top off completely so that I can then unhook one of the shoulder straps from the bib... I'm sure there must be a more elegant and quicker way to go for a wee ?
I’m sure there must be a more elegant and quicker way to go for a wee ?
The hose from your camelbak can be used to make a catheter. Tuck the other end of the hose into your sock, then when you reach your destination / tea stop theres no need to faff about with straps - you just empty your shoe.
If someone upsets you simply tuck the hose into their sock instead. Never judge a man until you'd wee-d a mile in their shoes.
I don't know why I'm having to explain this - surely its common knowledge.
The hose from your camelbak can be used to make a catheter. Tuck the other end of the hose into your sock, then when you reach your destination / tea stop theres no need to faff about with straps – you just empty your shoe.
If someone upsets you simply tuck the hose into their sock instead. Never judge a man until you’d wee-d a mile in their shoes.
I don’t know why I’m having to explain this – surely its common knowledge.
An STW Classic.... nicely done 👍👍👍
I’m sure there must be a more elegant and quicker way to go for a wee ?
Hunch yourself forward and get your shoulders as close to your crotch as possible and go over the top, no need to take layers off. Or get some bib liners with an access flap.
Edit, not over the top as in out of your collar unless you want to risk weeing in your own face.
Toilet: depends on the bib. One I've got has a zip, two others nice and lower and stretchy, one has a non-stretchy bound edge and requires hunching, pulling and hope it's not a cold day....
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I’m presuming the OP is female due to the difficulty with toilet stops?
Humblebrag!! snip+1..."requires hunching, pulling and hope it’s not a cold day…."
Bet you wool was out before bibs were in. We wore braces.
+1. Proper chamois as well that was stiff as a board after washing. Rub chamois cream in and then put cold, greasy shorts on. We used proper big gears too 🙂
I wish they would make waist lycra shorts more like maternity trousers – nice wide and high waistband for my 6 pack keg to hold em up….
I believe that Fat Lad (Lass) at the Back do this with their ladies non-bib shorts, and they do it with their MTB baggies and trousers - feels weird at first but so much more comfortable and secure
Zip bibs are handy in the thicker one but surely you just pull it up and push the bibs down. Tricky in the cold if your tackle turns in a a female thingy.
I have the answer to this.
a) Pierce foreskin.
b) do the same with belly button.
c) join with fine chain.
Can't get it out just tug on the chain and you'll either feel where it is or a bigger yank will bring it to you.
Awaiting a test pilot.
For a pee either pull down the front of the bib enough or hitch up the leg on the preferred side enough. For a Tom D moment it's a bit more involved obviously, but I love bib shorts over just shorts.
My wife has some with the shoulder strap clips to ease the bum out.
Awaiting a test pilot.
What will suitable candidates be called? Testees?
What will suitable candidates be called? Testees?
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Edit, not over the top as in out of your collar unless you want to risk weeing in your own face.
If it were possible it would be a humble-brag to broadcast widely!!