layering bibs

camerauk

I have just got my first set of bib tights and was wandering what is the correct way to layer up?
should I put the bibs on first with no pants(they have a pad) and put top of bibs on bare torso then my base layer over, then mid layer and outer layer, and my 3/4 outer shorts on?
or should I have the base layer under the Bibs on my torso, then bibs then mid layer etc?

Andy B

Commando, bibs, then layers IMHO

ride_whenever

Base layer under bibs so it is in better contact with skin to get more wicking.

tenfoot

Never thought about this before. Base layer over bib works for me.

Wouldn't the bottom of your base layer scrunch up if it was tucked into your bibs?

badly_dubbed

i always baselayer bib tights then shorts then jacket etc etc

ride_whenever

less than if it was on top, the straps will hold it down.

camerauk

Looks like I got everyone thinking
Cheers for opinions

Ginjafro

Base layer under bib....just in case you ever need a waz!

ddraver

Ginjafro wrote:

Base layer under bib....just in case you ever need a waz!

Base layer OVER bib so you can hoik it up no....?

I'm going to try it your way tomorrow though, never really thought about it before....

tenfoot

I'll give that a go too............if it ever stops snowing.

jamesfifield

Definitely base layer under the bibs otherwise you struggle to get the straps out of the way. Also, if wearing leggings or tights, then definitely go with bibs underneath so you have the pad against the skin. And as for wearing underwear whilst using Lycra, don't even start!

El zilcho

Base layer under bibs, easier to get the straps down, and also stops the straps rubbing if the cold gives you nipples like dead men's thumbs.

BorisSpencer

+1 for base layer under bibs, the clue is in the name.

bike-a-swan

Bibs under base for me. Getting a new pair of bibs with a 'comfort zip' that should let me have something to drink on long rides without fearing the need to strip off.

Anonymous

Bibs are for babies, tights are for girls.

So there :P

t0pc4t

bibs first, commando and then base layers

but that's as much down to me being a pervert as anything else.

hoochylala

base layer than bibs for me - i find bibs straps can rub my shoulders if in direct contact with the skin

xcwanabe

base layer, bibs need to tuck your "vest into your pants! save any cold drafts up the back!

njee20

Base layer, padded bib shorts, unpadded bib tights for me. Definite no to underwear.

popstar

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