Looking for new bib shorts.

Anonymous
Anonymous Posts: 79,667
edited July 2010 in The bottom bracket
Hi, I'm new to "proper" road cycling, but have been cycling along canal paths and the like for ages.
Now since watching the Tour, I've got myself a rather tasty Trek Road bike, and am realising that my current clothing is somewhat unsuitable, and causes all sorts of chafing.

So, what I'm looking for is any advice on bib shorts.
I've seen these two, which look pretty cool, but I was wandering if you could suggest what to look out for.
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Basically, I'm after a bib short that doesn't have a dildo stitched into the pad, or if they must have one, it must be small enough that I would barely notice it.

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  • CyclingBantam
    CyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    I have used Assos, DHB and Shutt VR bibshorts. It really depends on your budget and how often you will use them but I have been very happy with the DHB's (from Wiggle) for a ten mile commute. They are cheap enought to use and wash all the time. The Shutt ones are superb for long rides. I have just Cycled to Italy in them (1234 miles in 16 days) and they were better than my more expensive other pair which were assos.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Assos is a bit out of my range really. I've bought a few things like Glasses by DHB before, and have been impressed with their quality. But I wasn't sure how their shorts would hold up.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    edited July 2010
    you fellas should be talking in 'buying advice' maybe..?.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I thought cake stop was for general randomness?
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    I thought cake stop was for general randomness?

    correct
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Did you want the marital aid to the front or rear of the pad and on the inside or outside?

    I can't help to point you in the right direction whichever preference you have for the location of this device, but I don't think it would give you a noticeable aero advantage in whichever position. :wink:
    Cycling weakly
  • ravey1981
    ravey1981 Posts: 1,111
    check out the endura fs260 range, quality is top notch. I have both the fs260 jersey and the fs260 pro bibshorts...I can highly recommend both. Decent pricing too

    http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?de ... rod_id=184
  • penugent
    penugent Posts: 913
    Santini make good bibs and CRC have some decent deals.

    I have been less than impressed by the quality of my last set of dhb bibs.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    One thing I'm concerned about though, having never ridden in bib shorts before, do they chafe on the nipples or shoulders at all?
    When I used to run, I got terrible jogger's nipple.
  • White Line
    White Line Posts: 887
    My favourite pair chafe my right nipple, but apart from that they're lovely. Usually only happens when it's proper roasting and I do a lot of out the saddle climbing. I just carry a big plaster with me just in case. :wink:
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  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    One thing I'm concerned about though, having never ridden in bib shorts before, do they chafe on the nipples or shoulders at all?
    When I used to run, I got terrible jogger's nipple.

    following your comment on the optimum positioning of a marital aid in your bibshorts, do you foresee nipple-chafe as a positive or negative experience?
    Cycling weakly
  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    I avoid bibs so I don't get chaffed nipples but I do find I end up walking funny in my cycle shorts.

    Does anyone else find that the non slip sticky strips around the thighs rips the hair out of your legs, leaving a bald line around your thigh?
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  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    ravey1981 wrote:
    check out the endura fs260 range, quality is top notch. I have both the fs260 jersey and the fs260 pro bibshorts...I can highly recommend both. Decent pricing too

    http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?de ... rod_id=184
    +1 for the Endura FS260 Pro bib shorts.
    I've also got a pair of Craft bibs, excellent quality andcomfort due to no dildos attached.
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  • secretsqizz
    secretsqizz Posts: 424
    This thread can stay here....
    where does one place one's dido?
    My pen won't write on the screen
  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    secretsqizz wrote:
    This thread can stay here....
    where does one place one's dido?

    On the rack, between Deep Dish and Doves
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    Giordana bodyclone offer a good balance between cost and quality.

    They don't however have any kind of concealed sex toys for your enjoyment/pleasure. :lol:
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    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    skyd0g wrote:
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    One thing I'm concerned about though, having never ridden in bib shorts before, do they chafe on the nipples or shoulders at all?
    When I used to run, I got terrible jogger's nipple.

    following your comment on the optimum positioning of a marital aid in your bibshorts, do you foresee nipple-chafe as a positive or negative experience?
    Nipple chafe is definitely negative.
    So, it's not true that it's not a standard part of bib shorts then?
    It just seems that all the regular road riders I see always walk funny when they get off their bikes, and I assumed that was why.
    I'm quite glad it's not, to be honest.
  • secretsqizz
    secretsqizz Posts: 424
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    skyd0g wrote:
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    One thing I'm concerned about though, having never ridden in bib shorts before, do they chafe on the nipples or shoulders at all?
    When I used to run, I got terrible jogger's nipple.

    following your comment on the optimum positioning of a marital aid in your bibshorts, do you foresee nipple-chafe as a positive or negative experience?
    Nipple chafe is definitely negative.
    So, it's not true that it's not a standard part of bib shorts then?
    It just seems that all the regular road riders I see always walk funny when they get off their bikes, and I assumed that was why.
    I'm quite glad it's not, to be honest.

    Funny walks ministry... good quality road bike clothing is designed to be a little bit 'awkward' to be off the bike in , but on the bike it becomes fit for purpose and have you yet tried to walk in a pair of road shoes with cleats?
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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    Castelli enough said.
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Basically, I'm after a bib short that doesn't have a dildo stitched into the pad, or if they must have one, it must be small enough that I would barely notice it.

    How about if you're riding a tandem? Would you want something that could 'accomodate' two riders?
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  • teulk
    teulk Posts: 557
    I have a pair of Giordana Silverline and im far from happy with them, i hae to say they are quite comfortable however the quality is rubbish. I had only had them around 3weeks and the letters were coming off aswell as the stiching around the pad at the rear. The material was also bobbling at a few points on the pad.

    What i can recomend for half the price are Team High Road bibshorts from Prendas for £25. I have two pairs and i find them great. The padding is no as thick as the Giordana's but they are very comfortable.
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  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    Would a pair of castelli shorts still rip the hair out of my legs around the non slip patches like my current pairs do?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    IcarusGreen wrote:
    Would a pair of castelli shorts still rip the hair out of my legs around the non slip patches like my current pairs do?
    I know what you mean, that does hurt somewhat with my current shorts. leaves a bald line across my thigh.
  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    I'm considering shaving my legs to overcome the problem, I've always been against it in the past but I think it could be time to man up and do it.

    Has anyone tried this stuff?

    http://www.mysmoothlegs.com/men/?country=GB&a=M1
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Bad idea I think. I have toned legs, and if I combined them being shaven, with my beer boobs and long hair, people might mistake me for a woman more often.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    teulk wrote:
    What i can recomend for half the price are Team High Road bibshorts from Prendas for £25. I have two pairs and i find them great. The padding is no as thick as the Giordana's but they are very comfortable.

    Looked at the cheap shorts on Prendas and I seriously need to put some weight on to fit them.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    One of the reasons I'm looking for bib shorts is so they don't slide down and expose my crack, I'm right in assuming they'd solve that, right?

    I used to ride in lycra shorts, and had my boxers on underneath. They used to chafe like crazy. Anyway, my girlfriend at the time said maybe I should try one of her thongs on underneath, as they were less likely to chafe. It did work, so I used to ride like that all the time on my old tourer.
    Unfortunately when I bent over, everyone noticed I had underwear underneath my lycra, which is a big no-no apparently. To this day I'm known as the guy who wore underwear underneath the lycra. :oops:

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