dhb Aeron Pro or Castelli Presto bib shorts

indyp

I need a pair of shorts and boiled it down to one of these two, for the moment at least!
My only concern is the pad. I have a skinny backside and a Planet X saddle (great for me) and although I only ride 30-40 miles at a time and only av 15mph, I like to be comfy so want a good pad. I have the dhb Roubaix bib tights and find the pad good enough for distnace.
I'm edging to the Castelli though, as I think the quality will be a little better (dhb sticthing issues!) but with Presto being the basic of Castelli's range, is Kiss 3 pad as good as one in Aeron Pro?

Gazzaputt

I bought Presto shorts and would not recommend them.

Stitching has come undone and the lycra isn't that good quality.

noodleman

I have the aeron bibs and they are superb. Not tried the castelli bibs but the dhb are equal or better to my more expensive giordanas.

andrew 7

+1 for the DHB Aeron pro , or if you wan to save a bit more cash try the Aeron race - I have both and havent had any quality issues with either .

ineedalager

I have DHB Aeron bibs( Not Pros) and Castelli Presto bibs and the Castelli pad and fit of the bibs wins hands down over DHB's. I've had them 3 months and 1000 miles loads of washes still look like new no problem with stitching or wear.

Squillinossett

Gazzaputt wrote:

I bought Presto shorts and would not recommend them.

Stitching has come undone and the lycra isn't that good quality.

I also have a pair of these, and though they look nice, I dont really rate them. Just a bit "meh"

paggnr

I found you really need to go up to the X2 chamois in Castelli to get the best quality

indyp

Thanks for all the advice. I didn't go for either in end, but went for a pair of Gore Bike Wear Xenon. I got them in the sale at same price as Pro/Presto, although not 2012. Hopefully I've done the right thing, just waiting for them now and hope they're a good fit.

warrerj

Where did you find the Gore shorts at the same price as the DHB?
I've got the Gore Power 2 bibs and love 'em