Bib shorts

[sinister_designs]

What are your favorite bib shorts and why? Looking to get some new ones and just curious what others like. I know what works for some does not always work for others. I am considering trying the higher end Giordana stuff or maybe castelli stuff maybe..

[Erion929]

My favs are DeSoto 400-mile and Castelli Free Aero....the materials are very nice and upgraded from standard bibs. They fit well and I don't get any hot spots or have to use any creams. But probably the reason why I use them the most is that they have small pockets (DeSoto has 3, the Castelli 1) where I can snugly put my cell phone and credit card (or even an iPod)....as I don't like using saddle bags.

I was able to get each model for ~$120 to my door, on sale...

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[dnmoss]

Used to be a big fan of the Castelli Body Paint. Switched to Hincapie -- I think our team ends up with the Edge -- much better value and incredibly comfortable

[sinister_designs]

I had thought of the hincapie stuff but now I may need to consider more. What chamois you using?

[dnmoss]

I think it's the PRO but could be the Metric -- I was pleasantly surprised when we got our kit last season (was a big fan of the Body Paint and found Hincapie stuff to be more comfortable, durable -- would be a better value all around IMO)

[mpre53]

AeroTech. Less than $60 and perform as well as, or better than, bibs costing twice as much.

Amazing comfort and quality for the price. They claim they're sewn in the US, too.

[TDI Hoo]

I like Bellweather bibs, both the Forma bib, which has been on sale at Nashbar for about $49, and the Newton. The Newton is much nicer but twice the cost with internet sales. Both are high quality and high tech with compression lycra construction. Check out bellweatherclothing.com. I am not affiliated with BW.

[tpgrole]

My favs are DeSoto 400-mile ...**

+1 for DeSoto

The 400-mile are my favs for long rides. I also have some other DeSoto bibs with less bulky pads that work great on shorter stuff. The thinner pads are made for Triathlons but are basically the same bibs.

[scottzj]

+1 for DeSoto

The 400-mile are my favs for long rides. I also have some other DeSoto bibs with less bulky pads that work great on shorter stuff. The thinner pads are made for Triathlons but are basically the same bibs.

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Desotos fit great....most all bibs with multi panel structure fit better than those without.

[Warpdatframe]

lg mondo bibs are pretty good

[rbelleza]

I've only been riding since August but I have two pair of Performance Elites and I find them to be very comfortable at a reasonable price...just my two cents.

[spade2you]

I've had good luck with Louis Garneau, DeMarchi, and Voler. If DeMarchi had compression cuffs, they'd be my favorite bibs of all time.

[sinister_designs]

I've had good luck with Louis Garneau, DeMarchi, and Voler. If DeMarchi had compression cuffs, they'd be my favorite bibs of all time.

I just picked up a pair of DeMarchi to try, got them super cheap! $15 so will see, I do like my LG's just seeing what else is out there.
No compression cuffs is the first thing I noticed.

[dgeesaman]

What are your favorite bib shorts and why? Looking to get some new ones and just curious what others like. I know what works for some does not always work for others. I am considering trying the higher end Giordana stuff or maybe castelli stuff maybe..

I've been buying my bibs from chainlove.com. Mostly Castelli, but I've got a pair of Giordana coming Monday to try out. I tried Capo but the shoulder straps were too short for my longer torso. Chainlove is great stuff at great prices, and their return policy is you simply pay return shipping ($7). When you're saving $100 on the price of the shorts, that's nothing.

[azneinstein]

Has anybody bought any from Ebay, I know they're inferior but for half the price, is it that much worse?

[Erion929]

Has anybody bought any from Ebay, I know they're inferior but for half the price, is it that much worse?

That's too general of a question. Hell, you can buy all the $200+ top line bibs on Ebay. If you're talking about Chinese knockoff stuff, that's a different story. Why would you try that when there are big differences in quality and sizing in these garments? There are plenty of good, low-cost bibs in your local bike store or in reputable online dealers. You can get good bibs from Performance Bikes for $48-60 during one of their weekly sales. There are other similar deals on name brand stuff everywhere...and many 20-50% off sales. I'd get something of decent QUALITY and FIT that is on sale. Don't forget to check the "Hot Deals" section, too.

[Hooben]

For me Pearl Izumi is just great. Their entry level bibshort is around 45 bucks at the LBS and online. It's a good short and a good price.

[Newnan3]

I have PI, hincapie and rapha.

Favorites for long rides are rapha hands down. When the spring rolls around Im gonna get another pair.

[dgeesaman]

Has anybody bought any from Ebay, I know they're inferior but for half the price, is it that much worse?

Name brand, fine. Generic, you're crazy.

I just bought a pair of Giordana bibs for $120 from chainlove.com. Ebay can never beat that. And if Giordana is not the best fit for you, I've been buying Castelli, Louis Garneau, Capo, and Hincapie as well.

I just believe that if you're going to invest a few bucks more on bibs, and you're willing to check in on a regular basis, it's hard to beat Chainlove. Their return policy is very reasonable (full refund minus $7 shipping each way) and nowhere else do I see such top-end stuff at such heavy discount.

[HISI808]

Pearl Izumi In R Cool Pro has suited me very well.

[sinister_designs]

I agree why buy from ebay when you can get from chain love if you just wait for a good pair to come on sale. You usually only have to wait a day or so and you are good.

[Mayito514]

AeroTech. Less than $60 and perform as well as, or better than, bibs costing twice as much.

Amazing comfort and quality for the price. They claim they're sewn in the US, too.

AeroTech for me as well.

[MillerMav]

I am a newb but I have three pairs of Craft Pro Race bibs and think they work pretty well. For the price I have no complaints and you can usually find them on sale somewhere

[Giffs]

Local bike shop has their own bib shorts, $60. Had them for only 3 months but they are great so far