Cheap (but decent!) bib shorts

es330

Hi

Have a 7 mile commute and wanting to invest in my first bib shorts / 3 quarter length bib.

Recommendations? Do I need to invest in quality or would £25 be about right?

Thanks

lastant

es330 wrote:

Have a 7 mile commute and wanting to invest in my first bib shorts. Recommendations?

Shutt's Standard Bib Shorts. Got a pair myself and would recommend them as ideal for that sort of journey and certainly not going to break the bank.

Mark Elvin

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/Product ... x-pad.aspx

markshaw77

lastant wrote:

es330 wrote:

Have a 7 mile commute and wanting to invest in my first bib shorts. Recommendations?

Shutt's Standard Bib Shorts. Got a pair myself and would recommend them as ideal for that sort of journey and certainly not going to break the bank.

+1 to that - for £25(ish) they are just great for everyday, short journey shorts

es330

Perfect! Thanks guys

Anyone own any 3/4 lengths?

notsoblue

es330 wrote:

Anyone own any 3/4 lengths?

Yep, bit warm for this weather though!

rf6

I've got a pair of these which are great (maybe a bit warm for summer mind?)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_M ... 360045077/

dhb also have these if you're looking for lighter ones which would probably be better for summer use;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_E ... 360045083/

Oh, and just a word of warning about Shutt, there stuff is very good, and very more-ish. Your wallet may take a hammering!!

Jay dubbleU

try prendas - they have decent quality stuff and you can usually pick up a bargain

andy83

dhb shorts are top quality as are the majority of their products

asprilla

I've got a pair of dhb shorts but I've never cound them particularly comfortable and they are prone to chafing when damp.

They are my last resort shorts.

es330

notsoblue wrote:

Yep, bit warm for this weather though!

Was still a bit nippy in Preston this morning!!

Paul E

es330 wrote:

notsoblue wrote:

Yep, bit warm for this weather though!

Was still a bit nippy in Preston this morning!!

You should start off a bit cold, if I do I find I am fine wonce warmed up, made the mistake of setting off warm and rapidly having to shed layers.

AndyManc

es330 wrote:

Perfect! Thanks guys

Anyone own any 3/4 lengths?

I prefer 3/4 length bib shorts, for year round.

Shift work means I'm on the road at 5:15am on a regular basis .... and it's never warm at that time :?

Also, over recent years I've found with the cold weather I often get stinging pains in my knees, something that others on this forum also say they suffer from, 3/4 help protect the knees from the condition starting in the first place.

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Aidy

Hm, might have to try some of those Shutt shorts.

prawny

AndyManc wrote:

es330 wrote:

Perfect! Thanks guys

Anyone own any 3/4 lengths?

I prefer 3/4 length bib shorts, for year round.

Shift work means I'm on the road at 5:15am on a regular basis .... and it's never warm at that time :?

Also, over recent years I've found with the cold weather I often get stinging pains in my knees, something that others on this forum also say they suffer from, 3/4 help protect the knees from the condition starting in the first place.

.

Agree in the mornings bit warm in the afternoons now. I love my knee warmers and would reccomend that everyone gets some, they're ace. Plus you can just buy one pair and wash them at the weekend and don't have to buy any more shorts.

es330

rf6 wrote:

I've got a pair of these which are great (maybe a bit warm for summer mind?)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_M ... 360045077/

dhb also have these if you're looking for lighter ones which would probably be better for summer use;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_E ... 360045083/

!

Gutted. These dhb bibs are all sold out

prj45

Asprilla wrote:

I've got a pair of dhb shorts but I've never cound them particularly comfortable and they are prone to chafing when damp.

Well that and there's a massive dhb logo smack in the middle of the ar*e.

shortyman

+1 for speg.

Have the ladies 3/4 and am very impressed. I agree still bit chilly in Preston in the morning so living in them.