New Bib shorts for Xmas

sampras38
sampras38 Posts: 1,917
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
Outside of Assos, what are the best value for money bib shorts on the market at the moment?

I have a few pairs of various kinds but the misses has asked what I want for Xmas and I thought perhaps a new pair of bibs. I'm looking for something with good padding, but also with nice styling. Bit of a tart you see..;-)

Any ideas?

Comments

  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Why not Assos?
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Rod11
    Rod11 Posts: 293
    I personally think Craft is the best. Their jerseys and bibs are so comfortable, I don't buy anything else
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Why not Assos?

    Well I'd considered them but I'm getting a fair amount besides the shorts and didn't want to take the mick..;-) So for that reason the likes of Rapha, Castelli etc are probably out...;-)
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    i have a pair of specialized RBX bib shorts which I am well impressed with - a bit lower cost than the assos / rapha stuff at about £65 i think they were - have been my shorts of choice for longer rides this summer. a nice 'matt' effect on the lycra which I like.

    like this (but I don't remember paying as much for them!)
    http://www.pearcecycles.co.uk/product/733
  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    Thanks for the suggestions folks, I'll take a look.
  • giordana are well worth a look. their top end stuff is fab. Ribble have them for quite cheap at the moment with the 20% off deal they are doing
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    my current favourites are Giordana Tenax and Gore Xenon.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    +1 Giordana Tenax
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I quite like the lussos stuff, very well thought out products.
  • Jack93 wrote:
    I personally think Craft is the best. Their jerseys and bibs are so comfortable, I don't buy anything else

    I tried a pair of their shorts and wasn't so impressed. The bibs bunch up over the shoulders and they were a bit tight around the thigh. Everything else of their's is great, felt a bit let down with the shorts. Think I'd rather get some Asso next time...
  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    I quite like the lussos stuff, very well thought out products.

    +1 for Lussos, their shorts seem a bit longer in the leg than others, which I prefer, dont like em stopping halfway down me thigh.
  • huuregeil
    huuregeil Posts: 780
    You want good value, good padding, plus something stylish. Forget assos: well padded they might be, good value they are not, and frankly the swiss aren't renowned for their style :-)

    My nicest shorts are Giordana Body Clone. Really excellent pad, great design, super materials, good value.

    Next up are Santini Gel Intech. Same deal as the Giordana. Pad is not quite as good, design is equally nice, and these are better styled. Even better value.

    Finally, I don't own a pair, but I think Castelli bibs look the bomb. I own two castelli jerseys and if their shorts are anything similar in performance, they should be excellent. Probably not as good value.