I've been rotating two pairs of Bioracer Epic bibs for the last couple of years, they might have 15,000km between them.
They're still in pretty good condition and the pad still seems pretty thick (a selling point for me was the thickness and density of the padding, they're brilliant for long gravel days) but I *think* they're causing a lot more chafing.
Could do without spending a fortune on new bibs right now but have some long rides coming up at the end of the month 😬
When the rider behind you can see the crack of your arse through the material.
Do you ride with others? Usually they'll let you know they've gone transparent and your arse crack is visible.
When your brown eye is winking at your fellow riders.
When Planet X has a sale.
When farts go straight through without making you wonder if you shat yourself.
When your brown eye is winking at your fellow riders.
Like some grotesque Exposure rear light... 🤢
Like some grotesque Exposure rear light... 🤢
I'm sure planet X will oblige with a knock-off exposure clone before too much longer.
When the rider behind can see the eye of the tiger
Probably the responses I deserved!
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Plunge your face into the gusset after a big ride and the answer will come to you.
Plunge your face into the gusset after a big ride and the answer will come to you.
Obviously there's the transparency issue mentioned above! But for me they're a bit like helmets - after a few years I look at them one day and realise how long I've had them and how tired they're looking and wondering if the pad is as good as it is used to be. Perhaps brought on by a ride that didn't seem as comfortable as it should have been . After that their days are numbered
I thought I could get away with converting my now-see-through summer bibs to winter bibs, by simply wearing unpadded lycra on top.
The saddle sores I gained after a few rides are not pleasant and I think I should actually have retired these shorts a while back, not just for the sake of others.
When the rider behind you can see the crack of your arse through the material.
I'd normally say this, but honestly riding behind some riders, it seems it's actually *the style* for bibshorts to be semi-translucent.
Absolute filth, really
🤣 at the replies.
I just got myself a new set, and the difference is immense.
So: When you get a new pair and realise how comfy they are, you know what you've been missing (fellow riders' views and ventilation are worthy considerations though).
I once had the arse seem go in in a pair of bibs. They weren't old either.
Had to cycled back sotting as upright as possible touching the tops with my very fingertips. Incase the situation worsened and a whole half moon developed.
When my sit bones wear holes in the gel padding. Not immediately obvious as the fabric looks fine outwardly. Or perhaps this is just another Endura quality issue?
I once had the arse seem go in in a pair of bibs. They weren't old either.
Had to cycled back sotting as upright as possible touching the tops with my very fingertips. Incase the situation worsened and a whole half moon developed.
Famously happened to a lady on a club ride. Carefully positioned jacket tied round her waist to protect her modesty.
Anyway, returning to the OPs question, having acted as sweeper on tonight's health ride I would suggest that the answer is when the rider behind you can see the frilly black underwear you are wearing under your bib shorts. And then the sun set and I had to turn my front light on....
There was so much that needed saying but I didn't feel I knew her well enough to be the one to say it.
There was so much that needed saying but I didn't feel I knew her well enough to be the one to say it.
Such a gentleman!
I had a similar situation a few years ago, but without the frilly black underwear...