santini shorts

bikeit65
bikeit65 Posts: 1,001
edited August 2010 in Road buying advice
After looking about i have narrowed my search down to two pairs of bibshorts they are the Santini Slice and Santini Top, so anyone here have these shorts? comments please.
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Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
Planet X RT58
Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011

Comments

  • I've got a pair of the Slice and a pair of the top of the range Santani carbon bibs. FWIW the Slice are the better short of the two (the front on the carbon shorts is too high). Just the right length, comfortable, insert is fine, well made and the shorts have a small rear pocket. Pretty good value compared to a lot of the stuff around. Hope that helps.
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 1,001
    Cheers Magliaceleste.
    What are the shorts like for leg length, what other brand of shorts have you used?
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • Somewhere in the middle of the overlong Lusso and very short Assos/Campagnolo. Brands: Lusso, Assos, Endura, DeMarchi, Santani, DHB (longs) and Campagnolo off the top of my head.
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    I've got two pairs with the top insert. Liked the first so much I bought a second pair - they've lasted many wears and washes. Can't fault 'em.

    When I'm next suitably flush, I'll def invest in another pair - poss with the slice insert. 8)
    Cycling weakly
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    I've got some Santini Top. I like them, but they are a bit short on the leg by 3-4 inches.
    More problems but still living....
  • acorn_user
    acorn_user Posts: 1,137
    The Top shorts have the TOP chamois, which is the one they used in their top end shorts before they started with the gel pads. I've not tried the TOP model, but the gel pads are fantastic. I have two pairs, and they are the best shorts I own. Worth the money :)
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 1,001
    what is the leg length like, normal, short or long?
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    Bikeit65 wrote:
    what is the leg length like, normal, short or long?

    More towards the longer length compared to most.
    Cycling weakly
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 1,001
    Any idea what they are like compared to De Marchi?
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    No idea compared to DeMarchi, but alot longer than Enduras.
    Cycling weakly
  • bikeit65
    bikeit65 Posts: 1,001
    What size do you wear?
    https://www.instagram.com/seanmcgrathphotography/
    Trek Domane SL7 GEN4
    Planet X RT58
    Cannondale CAAD 10 2012.
    Pain.. Is weakness leaving the body.

    HATING LIFE-CYCLES FROM 2011
  • nmcgann
    nmcgann Posts: 1,780
    I've got 3 pairs of the Top Bibs. They last well, look good and I find them very comfortable. I haven't been able to convince myself that I need to spend more than the £45 that these cost....
    --
    "Because the cycling is pain. The cycling is soul crushing pain."
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    skyd0g wrote:
    Bikeit65 wrote:
    what is the leg length like, normal, short or long?

    More towards the longer length compared to most.

    Mine most definitely are not! They're between medium length and short, tending more towards short. I guess it comes down to your shape though. Based on the Prendas sizing guide I was a Small according to the weight, but a Medium for height. I went for the Small and they fit well apart from being too short for my liking. Pretty sure Medium would be baggy on me.
    More problems but still living....
  • cswebbo
    cswebbo Posts: 220
    Santini shorts are probably the best value for money shorts out there (imo).
    The slice ones are excellent, mine are 3 years old and lycra ony just starting to show signs of wear, pad is still perfect, so probably going to be my winter shorts under bibs now.
    Prendas ciclismo normally have whole range available.