bib shorts - just how tricky are comfort breaks?

Brewer
Brewer Posts: 45
edited March 2010 in Road beginners
I understand the advantages of bib shorts. I can see that they would stay in the right position longer and better than standard shorts. What are the drawbacks?

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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    No drawbacks
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  • Stewie Griffin
    Stewie Griffin Posts: 4,330
    +1, pull the front down, pop your old fellah out and have a wee, what do you want some eleborate system involving pumps and rubber tubing :shock: ?
  • fastercyclist
    fastercyclist Posts: 396
    Roll your shoulders can make it easier. Not that I have to, mines big enough to go around anyway. :lol:

    If the bib part comes up fairly high it will have a zip. Some bib shorts don't actually come up that high anyway so its not a problem.

    I vastly prefer bib shorts personally.
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  • Brewer
    Brewer Posts: 45
    thank you fellas. Will buy a pair when pay cheque clears.
  • Jennyinwaiting
    Jennyinwaiting Posts: 11
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    +1, pull the front down, pop your old fellah out and have a wee,

    Some of us are female :P Haven't tried bib shorts yet, but I doubt it's that easy for us.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    Jennyinwaiting wrote:
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    +1, pull the front down, pop your old fellah out and have a wee,

    Some of us are female :P Haven't tried bib shorts yet, but I doubt it's that easy for us.

    Of course it is just carry one of these with you
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  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    Stewie Griffin wrote:
    +1, pull the front down, pop your old fellah out and have a wee, what do you want some eleborate system involving pumps and rubber tubing :shock: ?

    Agreed - but it's best to stop the bike first... :)
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  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    You can also pull up a leg and pop your wanger out that way. You don't have to do quite as much of an old man stoop if you do. (You have to be careful not shower your leg though. :) )
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    Some makes have a low cut front. I have DeMarchi and Giessegi bibs which are like this, and it makes life easier (and less messy). Might be something to consider.
  • JackCB
    JackCB Posts: 92
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    Of course it is just carry one of these with you

    I love that.

    How hygienic can it be having to carry around a piece of plastic covered in pee? At least you know it's your own pee, I suppose.
  • carl_p
    carl_p Posts: 989
    MajorMantra wrote:
    You can also pull up a leg and pop your wanger out that way. You don't have to do quite as much of an old man stoop if you do. (You have to be careful not shower your leg though. :) )

    Neither my shorts, or me are built in the right way to do that! Best way is not to drink caffeine before or during a ride.
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  • Stellite
    Stellite Posts: 544
    Get a descent pro cut, cut low at the front, you can pee on the fly
  • Matt the Tester
    Matt the Tester Posts: 1,261
    MajorMantra wrote:
    You can also pull up a leg and pop your wanger out that way. You don't have to do quite as much of an old man stoop if you do. (You have to be careful not shower your leg though. :) )
    rofl im gonna try that! should i do it on a club ride down a main road??
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