to bib or not to bib?

evening….

just got my new road bike home and have decided to purchase some new shorts. so bib or not? what d’you reckon?

cheers

Bib. Loads more comfortable than waist shorts.

bib or they fall down

bib. dhb are good and cheapish.

First year in bibs this year ant they are a revelation. Even wear them on the MTB now as they are sooooo comfortable. Can’t believe I have missed out all these years.

Bib.

As above. Lusso for good and cheap as well.

Bib. FS260 pro. Fantastic value IMO .
Edit: and wear them on the MTB of course.

bibs are so much comfier, you just have to believe us convertees!…

guess i will be trying on some bibs tomorrow then! 😀 cheers

Bib!

Stw in total agreement shock horror

shorts………….

err I mean bibs

definately shocking…. where are the usual pundits to totally disagree!!!!!

bib

mankini

Its easier to have a pee in a mankini I will grant you that

Deffo bibs, I just bought another pair and went for some Sportful Bodyfit Pro Bibshorts from Wiggle. I did my first ride in them on Sunday and after 55 miles found them more comfy than my Assos bibs, the chamois was better positioned for my butt and overall comfort and support better.

Its easier to have a pee in a mankini I will grant you that

I’ve no idea, I’ve never worn one. But its always been a fantasy of mine to see Daftvader in one 🙂

Is anyone in the TdF peloton wearing shorts?

Ther’s your answer. Choose the right tool for the job.

Bib

bibs and another vote for dhb – aeron pro or race.

Of course this advice is just for men. I get well fecked off with having to strip to the waist to go for a pee.

Bib!

I’ve been thinking about trying some for ages, when the foam pad finally fell out of my old favorite shorts a couple of weeks ago I decided it was time to splash out and got some of these[/url]. Bit pricey, even on sale, but first commute in them last week and they were so nice I’m tempted to get a spare pair.

Edit: The braces bit does accentuate the moobs a bit though, in wonderbra kind of a way.

Bib +1 for Luso

Definetely bib, wouldn’t wear anything else for road or mtb. Might shove baggies over the top for mtb if i’m feeling shy or RAD! 🙂

mr? maccruiskeen… mrs vader says that that is a privelage for her eyes only!!! tho she says that for a small cash fee….. 😯 😯 😯

Bibs FTW. As above, they’re also great under baggies on the MTB; towards the end of the season you might get some bargains if you’re not bothered about wearing team shorts.

Andy

tho she says that for a small cash fee..

How much is she offering? 🙂

20% off all dhb stuff on wiggle, just ordered a second pair of dhb bibs, my first pair are so good

Bib
and Gore do a girly one with zips that mean you don’t have to get all you kit off (sorry maccruiskeen!)

Re: the pee thing. This is just stupidity on the part of the designers IMO. No reason not to have the front low enough to hoik down. I have some Assos bibs (can’t remember the model but they’re the “cheap” ones) and you can just pull the front down no probs. Avoid bibs with a high front and you’ll be fine.

I agree with everyone else re bibs for comfort but they really don’t look good if your not a toned athlete and they make going for a piss much more awkward.

Pee out the short leg then .You can get used to doing this whilst riding if doing long time trials

Bib and tucker – once you have pee’d!

..skin suit?

maccruiskeen – Member
mankini

Mankini’s just a bib version of speedos.

Bib always, with lusso tights over them for winter/rain/shit weather.

What are considered the best MTB bib shorts? Or is that just the same answers as the best road bib short?

Fully interchangeable – I just add a pair of baggies over the top……

Bibs, always bibs.

Bibs with baggies off road, without on road. Endura 3/4 bibs when it’s a bit colder. And some bib tights when it’s really cold.

Assos if you are rich, Endura, Northwave or Spesh hit the mid ground and the cheaper price points have already been covered.

And your bottom crack remains out of sight which is good for all concerned!!