Good Bib Shorts

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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,443
    Squillinossett wrote:
    I have ordered them to have a look at £40, but fear at 6 foot 1 and been big build, going to be too small for me...feel I would need XL..

    I wouldn't worry too much I bought some M Orbea bibs for £15 because they fit ok, according to a website I found them on afterwards M = 26-28" waist. I'm 34ish.
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  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    It's no longer an issue - they've all gone !

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  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Galatzo wrote:
    It's no longer an issue - they've all gone !

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=32040

    I already ordered them, time will tell when they arrive tomorrow to try on at work!
  • lastant
    lastant Posts: 526
    Managed to grab a couple of pairs of the Santini Genesis One's on Monday evening and they arrived today...

    ...dear God, they're a bit snug aren't they? Feel quality though - certainly nicer than my Gore bibshorts. Guess the real test will come with rides, but happy with the purchase now.

    Thanks for the link!
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  • pmac1893
    pmac1893 Posts: 75
    Try and get your hands on a pair of castelli body paint bib shorts. They only have 1 seam. Google them.
  • Fifer
    Fifer Posts: 60
    Assos F1 Mile. Best shorts you can get.
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  • neeb
    neeb Posts: 4,473
    I like the campagnolo ones - the new ones with the red chamois, not the old ones with the blue air-filled chamois. The C550 Raytech are actually pretty good value despite the campagnolo name.

    For me the most important thing with shorts is the ease of getting the main part of the pad situated directly over the sitbones. Some shorts seem to have the pad in the wrong place for my anatomy so that I am always trying to shift it backwards or forwards while riding. As well as having padding in the right place, I don't like having it where I don't need it. Different brands will suit different people.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    if you want 'really good bib shorts' the only make you should consider is Assos ....
  • cluke92
    cluke92 Posts: 29
    ahhhh. iv read this thread too late, was looking at the Santini Genesis One but they are now sold out, and cant find them anywhere else for that price, can anyone else find them???
  • cluke92
    cluke92 Posts: 29
    http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=1428

    would be these the same as Santini Genesis Bibshorts, and if not has anyone got any reviews on these from predas?? cheers
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    World of difference between them.
    Flat seams on Genesis and the best insert they do.

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  • navier_stokes
    navier_stokes Posts: 77
    How do the Assos bibs size up? I'm looking at the Uno S5's and I'm 6'4" and medium build, around 90kg.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    I got 2 pairs of these the other day but in size 6 they only have size 7 left. They seemed an good bargain and look/feel great

    60% OFF - Nalini Pro Bib Shorts - Black
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  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,741
    I've had stuff from prendas and it's all been really good quality, I'd bet those shorts would be decent - and a first class customer service, uk business etc

    also - I have some castelli bibs (ones with the kiss pad) and they are very comfy
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  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Got some size L Santini gel inserts from CRC (Giro D'Italia)

    Now they are tight!

    I'm a M in wiggle's DHB with ease...
  • ynyswen24
    ynyswen24 Posts: 703
    I rub along fine with lusso Gel bibs - good qukaity and a good price.
  • dbb
    dbb Posts: 323
    ynyswen24 wrote:
    I rub along fine with lusso Gel bibs - good qukaity and a good price.
    .
    +1 - Lusso make great kit
    regards,
    dbb
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    I thought Lusso shorts and tights were the worst I'd ever used.

    Here is my preference in order based on experience:

    Santini (top end of range) - looks, comfort and price.
    Castelli - KISS Pad pretty good but style can be a bit lame.
    Di Marchi - comfortable but wear badly.
    Assos - good design features but really overpriced and overrated. Pad doesn't suit me as well as above.
    DHB - great price, comfortable for a time but legs are too long on tights.
    Campagnolo - pad not nice and legs too tight but styling OK.
    Lusso - legs too long on tights. Pads poor in shorts, bad styling, fall apart.

    Based on experience with jerseys, I'd think Giordanas are worth a go. For something more unusual I reckon Parentini might be good too.

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