dhb Aeron Pro or Castelli Presto bib shorts

indyp
indyp Posts: 735
edited April 2012 in Road buying advice
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?

Comments

  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    I bought Presto shorts and would not recommend them.

    Stitching has come undone and the lycra isn't that good quality.
  • noodleman
    noodleman Posts: 852
    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.
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  • andrew 7
    andrew 7 Posts: 133
    +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
    ineedalager Posts: 374
    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
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    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
    paggnr Posts: 101
    I found you really need to go up to the X2 chamois in Castelli to get the best quality
    Cheers
    Pagey
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  • indyp
    indyp Posts: 735
    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
    warrerj Posts: 665
    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