Bibs?

Davdandy
Davdandy Posts: 571
edited April 2013 in Road beginners
Apologies if this has been said before but can someone tell a newbie what is the purpose of bibs.

I currently wear a pair of 3/4 length shorts,a cycle shirt and jacket to keep out the cold,so what are bibs for.Sorry if this seems a numpty question.
Cannondale CAAD 8 105
Rockrider 8.1

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  • Dellsinho
    Dellsinho Posts: 100
    Use the search function :wink:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12901572&hilit=why+bib+shorts

    That thread should sort your queries out :)
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  • farrina
    farrina Posts: 360
    edited April 2013
    Asked a thousand times ....

    Briefly

    Less chance of cold back (if top were to ride up)
    No tight waistband when crouched over
    IMHO keeps things in place more efficiently including pad)
    Gives the G/F a good laugh when walking around without cycling top on.

    Highly recommended.

    Regards

    Alan
    Regards
    Alan
  • zoltansocrates
    zoltansocrates Posts: 118
    ever noticed when you are out on the bike that your jersey/jacket will ride up a little while your shorts go the other way - exposing a cold bit of back!!!! bib shorts sorts that, also ensures better more consistent fit
    first time you put them on you feel a bit of a tw*t and it doesnt look too good but once you see the benefits of cycling in them, much like clipless pedals, you wont go back
    take the plunge! :lol:
  • Davdandy
    Davdandy Posts: 571
    farrina wrote:
    Asked a thousand times ....
    Gives the G/F a good laugh when walking around without cycling top on.
    Alan

    Rather like my mankini then? :roll:


    Ok,i understand it now.Like i said i know it has probably been asked many times before but it is a section for beginners and i thought i would ask as i am a beginner.Thanks for your replies chaps,much appreciated. :)
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    Rockrider 8.1
  • Peddle Up!
    Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
    Yep. Worth their weight in gold for "family and friends" frightening potential. :)
    Purveyor of "up" :)
  • poweredbyidris
    poweredbyidris Posts: 848
    Also handy if you need a 'Mexican Wrestler' outfit for a fancy dress party...
  • Davdandy
    Davdandy Posts: 571
    PoweredByIdris wrote:
    Also handy if you need a 'Mexican Wrestler' outfit for a fancy dress party...

    I dont sport a tache i`m afraid,or a hairy chest for that matter. :mrgreen:
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    Rockrider 8.1
  • thegreatdivide
    thegreatdivide Posts: 5,807
    Davdandy wrote:
    PoweredByIdris wrote:
    Also handy if you need a 'Mexican Wrestler' outfit for a fancy dress party...

    I dont sport a tache i`m afraid,or a hairy chest for that matter. :mrgreen:

    Give it time, give it time... ;-)
  • Davdandy
    Davdandy Posts: 571
    I`ve never been able to get a hairy chest,i have seven small hairs and they are almost invisible to the naked eye.
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    Rockrider 8.1
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Bib-shorts. Natures way of reminding you to cut your nails before going for a pee
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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  • djm501
    djm501 Posts: 378
    PoweredByIdris wrote:
    Also handy if you need a 'Mexican Wrestler' outfit for a fancy dress party...


    Yeah, I had visions when I got my first bibs of looking like Freddy Mercury in his leotard days.

    As it turned out it was much more like WWF wrestling that Freddy! :mrgreen:
  • Peddle Up!
    Peddle Up! Posts: 2,040
    djm501 wrote:
    PoweredByIdris wrote:
    Also handy if you need a 'Mexican Wrestler' outfit for a fancy dress party...


    Yeah, I had visions when I got my first bibs of looking like Freddy Mercury in his leotard days.

    As it turned out it was much more like WWF wrestling that Freddy! :mrgreen:

    Like this you mean? :D

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    Purveyor of "up" :)
  • djm501
    djm501 Posts: 378
    More like Giant Haystacks (it's the beard) but yes. ;)
  • Mikey23
    Mikey23 Posts: 5,306
    Padded bib tights... Make no sense at all anywhere else other than on the bike when they make all the sense in the world...
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Before we had bib tights and shorts, we used clip-on braces to hold them up and try and get some cover for your lower back. Can't remember whether it was Castelli or Assos who came up with one-piece bibs first, but never looked back since.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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