Bib shorts or normal shorts for summer?

t0ph0id
t0ph0id Posts: 191
edited March 2011 in Road buying advice
Which would be best for summer, bib or no bib?

Recommendations for summer versions of both please

thanks

Edit: within £50 budget.
Trek Madone 5.2

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  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Definitely bib. I find that riding with shorts for more than an hour or so starts to make my waist feel very cramped which, combined with my jersey inevitably riding up, makes bibs the only answer for me. I have a very good VFM pair from Altura but the dhb ones get a lot of mentions and are even cheaper!
  • sgt822
    sgt822 Posts: 51
    I was a firm "normal shorts" man but since trying some dhb bibs I'm converted. Just so much better at staying in position and keeping your back covered.
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    If it's really warm then normal shorts for me - much cooler
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • brin
    brin Posts: 1,122
    Definitely Bib's, much more comfy, stay in position, and look the bizz, ordinary shorts as previous post says tend to dig into your mid rift - not very nice when climbing.
    FWIW i would spend a bit more than the £50 you mention for a decent well fitting, well padded pair, lasts longer so should save you having to buy again later, your choice.
  • Berk Bonebonce
    Berk Bonebonce Posts: 1,245
    No bib = women.
    Bib = men.
  • BillyMansell
    BillyMansell Posts: 817
    If you're a bloke then bibs are best to prevent the risk of a Mr Belvedere - bibs keep everything in place.

    At your price point, I find the Altura Pro Gel are good for extra shock absorption or some DHBs which I find offer good compression.
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Bib bib bib ! If the pros can cope through 6 hourhot races in them - then they'll be just fine for our summers !
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Bib, no question.
  • Jonathand257
    Jonathand257 Posts: 21
    Bib all the way, as previously noted - keeps your bits in place, no waistband to cut into your midrift and from my experience they tend to slip down as you get in the drops and can you spend your time trying to cover your builders bum!

    I have a few pairs of Bontrager shorts and find them great for anything under 80miles, these radioshack team bid are a steal at £35

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/rad ... r-ec022925

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