Bib Shorts vs. regular shorts --- Pros vs. cons

Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both types
asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

If you have a longer than average torso, you might not be comfortable in
bibs since the straps typically are not adjustable.

If you wear your jersey over the bibs, then heeding calls of nature can
be more complicated.

Other than that, they can be more comfy without the waistband causing
problems. It's just like how suspenders can be more comfy (not to
mention effective at their intended purpose) on regular pants than
belts, but belts are more convenient.

I guess that's the trade off for me--comfort vs. convenience.

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Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both types
asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

Bibs are much more comfortable. No elastic waistband cutting into you
during you ride.

Stan Cox

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The only drawback is that it is (as mentioned by another poster)
slightly more difficult to dump but whizzing isn't a big deal (for
men). Do they make women's bibshorts (semi-rhetorical)?

And if you carry a slight tire (like I do) and are slightly
vain(again,...)the lack of a waist level encircling band of elastic
makes for a less "overstuffed sausage" figure as well as removing a
possible source of chafing.

Luckily for me, the shoulder straps on all my bibs (except for a pair
of Cannondale insulated bibtights) fit me perfectly. I must be
averagely proportioned.
Bibs - if they fit. I'll never buy shorts again.

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The only drawback is that it is (as mentioned by another poster)
slightly more difficult to dump but whizzing isn't a big deal (for
men). Do they make women's bibshorts (semi-rhetorical)?

Yes, Castelli and Voler (among others) do make women's bib shorts
I do not know how popular they are.

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Luckily for me, the shoulder straps on all my bibs (except for a pair
of Cannondale insulated bibtights) fit me perfectly. I must be
averagely proportioned.
Bibs - if they fit. I'll never buy shorts again.

Most bibs these days come with stretch bib straps to fit a wide range
of heights (except for very tall thin people). If you are thinner
than average, you should avoid bibs with mesh straps that don't stretch.

Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both
types asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

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Bibs seem to keep the comfort pads in place a whole lot better than waist
pants.
As others have mentioned whizzing is not a problem, even on the bike if you
ever need to master that art 😉
As for the shoulder straps, that's easy enough to figure out if they'll fit
or not when you try them out at the store.

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No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both types
asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

My belly doesn't hang over the bibs - they cradle it instead.

OTOH, the bibs get a little too warm for some kinds of riding.
OTOOH, I can just shrug off the shoulders and tuck them in....

If I had to go one way or the other, I'd go with bibs. One variation between
bibs is the amount of rise - i.e. how much material comes above the waist band
before turning into shoulder straps. Personally, I'd go for minimal rise.
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Do they make women's bibshorts (semi-rhetorical)?

Women tend to wear something closer to sleeveless or sleeved body suits, as
there can be issues with the placement of the straps on bib shorts -- do
they go around the breasts, or smoosh them down?

An example of a sleeveless body suit from the Terry catalog is below:
http://www.terrybicycles.com/detail.html?c=Apparel&sc=Cycling+Bottoms&item_no=1942

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No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both

types

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asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

I hate regular shorts -- they give me a saggy ass. Bibs look tight, just
like my cheeks.

The straps on bibs will make your nipples sore.

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No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both

types

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asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

Per Elmsäter said:

Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of

both

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types asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

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Bibs seem to keep the comfort pads in place a whole lot better than

waist

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pants.
As others have mentioned whizzing is not a problem, even on the bike

if you

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ever need to master that art 😉
As for the shoulder straps, that's easy enough to figure out if

they'll fit

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or not when you try them out at the store.

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Perre
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Other than peeing ones pants I have no idea what you're talking about.
I would really like to know.
In fact I've wondered for some time why they can't make bibs w/ a fly.
Divers dry suits can now be had w/ flys for an extra charge.
Curious, John

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Per Elmsäter said:

Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of
both types asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

´
Bibs seem to keep the comfort pads in place a whole lot better than
waist pants.
As others have mentioned whizzing is not a problem, even on the bike
if you ever need to master that art 😉
As for the shoulder straps, that's easy enough to figure out if
they'll fit or not when you try them out at the store.

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Perre
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Other than peeing ones pants I have no idea what you're talking about.
I would really like to know.
In fact I've wondered for some time why they can't make bibs w/ a fly.
Divers dry suits can now be had w/ flys for an extra charge.
Curious, John

It's easier than you think. You simply roll up one leg and let it hang. Due
to the stretch this is easy enough.
As far as doing it on the bike. Make sure you move to the back and downwind
side of the pack first. Wait for a descent and let it hang 😉

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In fact I've wondered for some time why they can't make bibs w/ a fly.
Divers dry suits can now be had w/ flys for an extra charge.
Curious, John

You don't need a fly. You urinate by pulling the waistband part down
while the straps are on and going "over the top". Same way as regular
shorts.

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Other than peeing ones pants I have no idea what you're talking about.
I would really like to know.
In fact I've wondered for some time why they can't make bibs w/ a fly.
Divers dry suits can now be had w/ flys for an extra charge.

One word: chafe! I can't imagine having a zipper, or extra seams/hems down
there with bike shorts.

Matt O.

Adrian Snyder says...

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No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both types
asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

Bibs: less discomfort and stay in place better if you have any flab. Can
chafe nipples and ride off shoulders. More difficult to take a leak.
More expensive.

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Bibs are much more comfortable. No elastic waistband cutting into you

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during you ride.

I never realized this was a common problem with bicycling shorts. I
must be lucky to not experience such discomfort.

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Bibs are much more comfortable. No elastic waistband cutting into you

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during you ride.

I never realized this was a common problem with bicycling shorts. I
must be lucky to not experience such discomfort.

Or you don't ride long enough to notice or your pants are to big which will
lead to the pads moving around or.........
Bibs are just plain better. Or do you think the pros use them because they
look better on TV?

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Bibs are much more comfortable. No elastic waistband cutting into you

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during you ride.

I never realized this was a common problem with bicycling shorts. I
must be lucky to not experience such discomfort.

Just wait until your waistline is a little less defined !
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Adrian Snyder said:

No experience with bib shorts. Would like feedback on +/-'s of both types
asap. Going to buy one or the other soon.

Adrian

I rode with regular shorts for two years before picking up some bibs this seasen. I noticed a big difference in the comfort. The bibs keep the chamois in place much better and you don't have to worry about your shorts slipping down. I have a long torso too, and I still find them comfy, although I went with one size larger.
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Bibs are much more comfortable. No elastic waistband cutting into you
during you ride.

I never realized this was a common problem with bicycling shorts. I
must be lucky to not experience such discomfort.

Possibly because you have a flat stomach. Wait a few years.
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