gelyk said:What do you prefer and why, bibshorts or those other shorts which are not bibshorts? I'm a bibshort guy myself.
gelyk said:What do you prefer and why, bibshorts or those other shorts which are not bibshorts? I'm a bibshort guy myself.
I see this type of opinion on this board a lot, so I'm sure there are good reasons for it, but they aren't obvious to me. I ride (road) a lot and consider myself pretty serious, but I've only ever used shorts, never tried bibs. But I've been thinking of trying it out lately. What is it that makes them so awesome? I've never felt like I had a problem with my chamois staying snug on my shorts, and I don't really have a gut (5'11'', 152lbs.). On top of that, I worry about the chafing thing with the bib straps. I often notice people wearing t-shirts under their bibs and then a jersey over all that (not sure why - maybe the chafing thing?). That all seems annoying to me too, especially given the heat this summer.tayvens said:Once you go bib you never go back!
RapDaddyo said:Bibs are great, but you can create near-bibs with your regular shorts with a set of suspenders, the wider the straps the better, and snap-on unless your main squeeze likes to sew on buttons for you.
But, I have two nice regular Giordana shorts that I don't want to just throw away. A $10 investment in a pair of suspenders made sense. I never feel the elastic waistband when I wear suspenders. No prob, mon.capwater said:Nah, ya been schmokin da carpet again mon....
The huge comfort benefit of bibs is that you don't have an elastic waistband. A good pair of bibs is a good investment. Take care of them and they should last a good long time. Ex pro gear on eBay is a good way to get into top of the line clothing on the cheap.
I have both, but I prefer bibshorts.... no worrying about the shorts riding down.gelyk said:What do you prefer and why, bibshorts or those other shorts which are not bibshorts? I'm a bibshort guy myself.
Listen to capwater and put the bong down...unless your shorts are falling off, 10 investment in suspenders makes no sense. Bibs fit totally differently than shorts and are not just shorts with suspenders.RapDaddyo said:But, I have two nice regular Giordana shorts that I don't want to just throw away. A $10 investment in a pair of suspenders made sense. I never feel the elastic waistband when I wear suspenders. No prob, mon.
RapDaddyo said:Bibs are great, but you can create near-bibs with your regular shorts with a set of suspenders, the wider the straps the better, and snap-on unless your main squeeze likes to sew on buttons for you.
I see -- you've tried them. Or, you are just omniscient? Anyway, if $10 is the biggest mistake I make in cycling equipment, I'm miles ahead.wilmar13 said:Bibs fit totally differently than shorts and are not just shorts with suspenders.
Why didn't I think of that?Ashley3 said:You can get matching suspenders to hold up your socks.
RapDaddyo said:Why didn't I think of that?
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