Bib short recommendations

markos1963
markos1963 Posts: 3,724
edited April 2009 in Road buying advice
Any recommendations for bib shorts at around £35. I have seen the Dhb ones on Wiggle and they look ok, just wondering if there are any others. Size 36/38"
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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    the DHBs get good reviews. Not used them myself though.

    I've just bought some Giordana Tenax which are very good IMO. Ribble has them - more than £35, more like £46ish I think - but good value.
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  • jxohn
    jxohn Posts: 38
    I have tried many including Assos. The Giordana tenax come out on top for me fantastic material, pad fits superbly is comfy and never rubs anywhere. They are hard wearing, still look new after a year. £50 ish from Ribble cycles they are worth it. Only point to note is sizing is rather small go for a size bigger than normal. I am a large normally and got an XL after being warned by someone else.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    I'm also usually a L but use an XL in the Tenax (33inch waist, 5'11", 12ish stone).
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  • dinosaur
    dinosaur Posts: 86
    I bought the dhb ones yesterday and wore them for the first time today on a short ride. They were pretty comfy and seem to be well made. They are my first bib shorts though so I can't compare them to anything else.

    As for sizing, I'm 33 inch waist, 37 inch chest and 5'11'' tall and the smalls fit me.
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    For good quality Bib Shorts check Prendas, ok, most of them are team kit but the Santini stuff is excellent quality.
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  • FatLarry
    FatLarry Posts: 209
    I love the Giordana Tenax too. And I take an L as opposed to the usual M. Paid fifty quid for mine from Cyclelogical.

    I have some DHB ones too - they're OK but nowhere near the Giordana for quality, comfort and fit, so I think they're worth a bit extra.
  • bomberesque
    bomberesque Posts: 1,701
    I have some bibs from Decathlon that I get along with nicely. about 30 Euros iirc. Not ASOS for sure but not ASOS price either.
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  • Poulsy
    Poulsy Posts: 155
    Giordana Silverline from Ribble. Same chamois as the Tenax. Superb for the money.

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