What commuting bibs?

timmyflash

I have been using Shutt's basic ones as they were relatively cheap, but they're coming to an end i think, so was going to buy a new bundle.

They're on offer now http://www.shuttvr.com/shop/productdeta ... ts-Bundle/

Buy again? Two pairs for £65. Anyone better that? Suggestions please.

the_fuggler

For the money, they seem like a very good deal. Why change if you're happy with them?

timmyflash

Only tried about 3 pairs of bibs ever and wonder if i'm missing a trick with some mega-cheapies that are ultra durable and spot on for commuting.

I await more opinions. Come on internet - give me opinions.

pangolin

From best to worst I would rank my bibs

Gore Ozon
Vermarc basic black ones
Bontrager basic black ones

The Gore ones are really nice. I got them for about £50, the cheapest I can see now is about £80. For £32.50 a pair, if the Shutt ones are comfy then stick with them.

Vermarc usually have some cheap team kits though if you fancy that http://www.vermarcuk.co.uk/special-offers.html

clarkey cat

I use the basic Shutt ones for commuting. They are fine. I use their Pro ones for the weekend and they are a world apart - far superior.

meanredspider

Nothing but Assos for me (well, that's not quite true - I have Castelli but hardly ever use them). 3 years down the line and they are still going strong.

spasypaddy

i commute in whatever id also club ride or race in. why wear anything else?

so i commute in:
assos
gore
castelli
vermac

HOWEVER i will pick a pair depending on the type of riding im doing after work.

EKE_38BPM

You're not very specific. If you only want a bib to show how you commute to work, how about this?

keyser__soze

I'm not a fan of my Shutt basic bibs. Pad's pretty awful compared with every other pair I have, including the DHB/Wiggle ones I bought at the same price.

pangolin

meanredspider wrote:

Nothing but Assos for me (well, that's not quite true - I have Castelli but hardly ever use them). 3 years down the line and they are still going strong.

The price puts me off but if they are fine after 3 years I guess things start to look a little more appealing. How many do you rotate to achieve this longevity?

@ EKE: We are having a serious discussion about mens skintight dungarees, this is no place for jokes.

edhornby

pbk do own brand ones that are good - I think they are on sale ATM

pangolin

edhornby wrote:

pbk do own brand ones that are good - I think they are on sale ATM

These? http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/cycling-clothing/cycling-shorts/pbk-performance-cycling-bib-shorts.html

meanredspider

pangolin wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Nothing but Assos for me (well, that's not quite true - I have Castelli but hardly ever use them). 3 years down the line and they are still going strong.

The price puts me off but if they are fine after 3 years I guess things start to look a little more appealing. How many do you rotate to achieve this longevity?

TBH I could survive on just this pair as they'll wash and dry overnight. Once it gets really cold, I swap to my Assos Winter tights. I recently bought a second pair of the Assos shorts to see me through my Ireland ride (430 miles and not a single butt-related issue) but frankly, apart from some fading, it's difficult to see and noticeable degradation between the two pairs. I wouldn't buy anything else now.

jonny_trousers

DHB Aeron Pros. Fantastic shorts for the money.

timmyflash

Might just do a couple of Shutts and a couple of DHB ones then. Or look more closely here.

As for winter - over tights FTW. Winter bibs seem a bit of a luxury as you can only wear once before needing a wash.

EKE_38BPM

pangolin wrote:

@ EKE: We are having a serious discussion about mens skintight dungarees, this is no place for jokes.

So you don't want one of these then?

Or maybe one of these if you don't do flat bars?

the_fuggler

Jonny_Trousers wrote:

DHB Aeron Pros. Fantastic shorts for the money.

They've been good for me too. Doubtless Wiggle is probably having a sale at the moment (when aren't they).

bails87

Yep, I like my Aeron Pros too.

daniel_b

What is the SPEG kit like, seems cheap enough, and I think there were a fair few people on here singing their praises a few years back.

rolf_f

I've got a pair of the old Shutt Pro bibs. Still looking good after two years. I shall get some more.