Why Bib Shorts?

There have been a couple of threads recently regarding these things, one had an issue with the style or fit, another was causing chafing. I was unfortunate to witness a mate of mine standing in some changing rooms wearing a pair, after removing his jersey. It was not pretty.
I use padded lycra shorts, they have that sticky rubber strip in to keep them in place, and cycling jerseys.
I'm just wondering what the point of the bibs is? Why do they have shoulder straps? I don't see how my shorts will ever move or fall off. I'm obviously missing out on something here....?
I use padded lycra shorts, they have that sticky rubber strip in to keep them in place, and cycling jerseys.
I'm just wondering what the point of the bibs is? Why do they have shoulder straps? I don't see how my shorts will ever move or fall off. I'm obviously missing out on something here....?
... and no idea ...
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What do bibs do? 0 votes
Keep my shorts up
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Comfort
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Make me look sexy
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Make me ride faster / more aero
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I voted for comfort...
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not sure the look issue is the same for women -as demonstrated by the assos model
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
Never had the chafing issues reported by GregT, even on long, hot summer rides. But then I always wear a baselayer. Believe it or not, a good lightweight baselayer will cool you down.
In winter an extra layer of fabric across your kidneys is also a good thing.
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Who voted for sexy? 'Fess up. I've got a reality check for you too: you're wrong!!! :P
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if the waistband thing is an issue on long rides, ie too tight or that unnerving feelling that things are heading south during a ride....forget it with these its one less thing to worry about
just dont expect to look like the bloke in the advert who models them without a top on,reality is best kept to yourself :?
if he had have been knocking around then the good commander would have voted for sexy...I too have told him he's wrong
Planet-x Scott
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cutting them off him was another story, totally innocent I must add, but needless to say we are now an item
Another vote for keeping the kidneys warm, particularly in winter.
Chaffing on a problem - except on the warmest days, I'm wearing a baselayer or compression top on the commute.
Ive found the bibs with the meshing on the back cooler than those with solid material.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
As a side note, i didn't wear bibs on friday and my nips were raw!!! :shock:
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havent got the hassle of waistband digging in etc. also nice for jersey not to be wet touching the skin and kidneys stay warm
i dont think bibs can make anyone look sexy, people just laugh at me.
Provided I have a top on, bibs make me look better than shorts do (hold the belly in without getting bulgy :oops: ).
Of course take the top off and ridicule ensues. I entertain the family royally when I get dressed in the morning...
So I'd argue that bibs are certainly not "sexy" in that provoking laughter as you take your clothes off is hardly what you are looking for from sexy clothing but they still have some visual advantages.
Having written that I'm now thinking about body shaping women's underwear. Shudder. No sexy is definitely not the right word...
When you say thinking about body shaping women's unbderwear.... in just what context are we talking here????? :shock:
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
Always wear a wicking top under the short straps, then a jersey over that.
Once you have a jersey over the top who knows the difference?
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Note - if you wear waist shorts, its a darn sight easier to stop for a wee.
stop?
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
The good Commander is the same, likes the shorts which arn't dull and boring. although the white shorts are a little startling.
stick with black shorts myself, far more slimming. even got a wolf whistle from one of the guys in work the other day when I went into control wearing them...
White shorts + shadow = :oops:
exactly :shock:
We REALLY need to start a campaign to get you to change your Avatar you know?
I had images that completely did my crust in, until I remembered you're a girlie :shock:
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
There we have it, an admission that women like this kind of thing!!
(Never done it myself, in my pre-emptive defence!)
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didn't say I liked it
although have to say the bib shorts are rather slimming and disturbingly comfortable... :shock:
Oh how she laughed when I cam home with a pair. But as only a few quid more than the shorts I thought I would give them a go. Fine for the long ride at the weekend but I keep to the shorts for the commute.
+1 for keeping in the gut and handles. 8)