Shorts, bib shorts too many to choose from ?

s1mon
s1mon Posts: 618
edited July 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi,

I'd like a decent pair of padded shorts but have no idea what I should be looking for. There seems to be hundreds of styles/brands out there. Do I go for normal shorts or bib style ? I don't want full on race branded but something with a bit of colour in them. I quite like the DHB Aeron Race, would these be a good starting pair ? At the moment I'm using some Endura padded boxers with 3/4 shorts :? I do have some Endura FS260 Pro bibnickers but there 3/4 style so to long for what I want and a bit boring in all black.

Thanks.

Comments

  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    This thread may help you: viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12867792
  • lc1981
    lc1981 Posts: 820
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    To bib or not? I strongly recommend bibs - takes any pressure of your waist which could otherwise irritate over time.

    There are so many brands, styles, etc - as daunting as choosing wine! I tried some cheaper ones and they weren't very comfortable. I tried Assos which for me were perfect and all the shorts I have bought since have been Assos. Totally recommend them.

    Peter
  • Brian B
    Brian B Posts: 2,071
    Agree about the Assos. Started wearing them 5years ago and never looked back. Expensive, yes but totally worth it and durable as well.
    Brian B.
  • alihisgreat
    alihisgreat Posts: 3,872
    s1mon wrote:
    Hi,

    I'd like a decent pair of padded shorts but have no idea what I should be looking for. There seems to be hundreds of styles/brands out there. Do I go for normal shorts or bib style ? I don't want full on race branded but something with a bit of colour in them. I quite like the DHB Aeron Race, would these be a good starting pair ? At the moment I'm using some Endura padded boxers with 3/4 shorts :? I do have some Endura FS260 Pro bibnickers but there 3/4 style so to long for what I want and a bit boring in all black.

    Thanks.

    The endura fs260 pros are arguably among the best (if not the best) in the price range. The DHB Aeron Pro's are nice too.

    But if the enduras are comfy then stick to what you know!
  • s1mon
    s1mon Posts: 618
    If I splash out on some Assos which should I get, http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-t-fiuno-s5-bib-shorts-1/ or http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-t-fiuno-s5-bib-shorts-1/ or some others :?
  • ctc
    ctc Posts: 232
    Just tried out my new pair of Sugoi RS bibs on a hot sweaty ride from Stow on the Wold to Cleeve Hill and back today.
    They did much better than me up Cleeve Hill...

    They were excellent. I also bought a pair of Castelli Prestos from PBK recently. The Sugoi's have a better chamois - and the Castelli's have a good chamois.
  • yaya
    yaya Posts: 411

    The endura fs260 pros are arguably among the best (if not the best) in the price range. The DHB Aeron Pro's are nice too.

    But if the enduras are comfy then stick to what you know!
    +1 and they also make them in colour http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=128&prod_id=63