Bibbed vs padded shorts

mudslinger
mudslinger Posts: 237
edited July 2010 in Road beginners
Could anyone enlighten me on the pros & cons of bibbed shorts vs padded shorts. I get the impression in the roadie world bibs are more popular & if that is the case then why?
Winter commuter: Planet X London Road
Winter road bike/commuter: Specialized Langster
Best road bike: Planet X RTD90
MTBs: Giant XTC 650B / On-One C456 singlespeed
TT bike: Planet X Stealth

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  • StanwaySteve62
    StanwaySteve62 Posts: 702
    no wasitline to dig in, and the pad stays in place better
  • Mister W
    Mister W Posts: 791
    Bib shorts are more comfortable but are harder to take off if you need a toilet stop.
  • Lillywhite
    Lillywhite Posts: 742
    Bibs far more comfortable. End of.
  • sheffsimon
    sheffsimon Posts: 1,282
    mudslinger wrote:
    Could anyone enlighten me on the pros & cons of bibbed shorts vs padded shorts. I get the impression in the roadie world bibs are more popular & if that is the case then why?

    You know that bib shorts still have a pad, right?
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    You seem to be missing the point that the bibs are 'padded', too!
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • mudslinger
    mudslinger Posts: 237
    Thanks. Yes I am aware bib shorts are padded.

    I should have asked this question before ordering a pair of bib & non bib from Wiggle. However they sent me 2 pairs of bib in error so I'll not complain :D
    Winter commuter: Planet X London Road
    Winter road bike/commuter: Specialized Langster
    Best road bike: Planet X RTD90
    MTBs: Giant XTC 650B / On-One C456 singlespeed
    TT bike: Planet X Stealth

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