Wear resistant bibshorts?

nmcgann
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My various old bibs (mostly Santini max from Prendas and 2-3 years old) are getting pretty worn so I have been trying to replace them, but am struggling with the Lycra currently being used wearing very quickly.
I have been through two sets of new-style Santinis (a pair of the max2s and a pair of the more expensive ones they sent as a replacement) and now also a pair of Sportful Giro where the Lycra surface scuffs up within a couple of rides - it's like a softer grade of material is now being used, it feels much softer than my old bibs so I can see the material is different.
My old bibs were a similar price point, but have done 100s of rides on road and turbo with no surface wear, so I know it isn't saddle issues or any other change apart from the material used.
Anyone else noticed a shift to softer Lycra and have suggestions of current bibs that are still wear resistant? (Up to the £75-ish price point)
I have been through two sets of new-style Santinis (a pair of the max2s and a pair of the more expensive ones they sent as a replacement) and now also a pair of Sportful Giro where the Lycra surface scuffs up within a couple of rides - it's like a softer grade of material is now being used, it feels much softer than my old bibs so I can see the material is different.
My old bibs were a similar price point, but have done 100s of rides on road and turbo with no surface wear, so I know it isn't saddle issues or any other change apart from the material used.
Anyone else noticed a shift to softer Lycra and have suggestions of current bibs that are still wear resistant? (Up to the £75-ish price point)
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Grill wrote:My Assos have taken a pounding and are still going...
+1 Not quite as black they once were but still going strong tooROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
If only...English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg0
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Grill wrote:If only...
I wished that I had my spare with me today... My new Fizik Ardea did not agree with the one I had fitted...
Anyway, on topic, I don't know of any super long-lasting bibs, but avoid Castelli: they have a reputation for not lasting very well.
DHB might be worth a go because their bibs are good, seem to last pretty well, and in any case you can replace them twice as often as Assos.
RH+ also last pretty well, but can be tricky to get hold of.Red bikes are the fastest.0 -
My Castelli bibs have been great. Then again they're Body Paints so I can't really comment on their cheaper stuff.English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg0
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DiscoBoy wrote:Grill wrote:If only...
I wished that I had my spare with me today... My new Fizik Ardea did not agree with the one I had fitted...
Anyway, on topic, I don't know of any super long-lasting bibs, but avoid Castelli: they have a reputation for not lasting very well.
DHB might be worth a go because their bibs are good, seem to last pretty well, and in any case you can replace them twice as often as Assos.
RH+ also last pretty well, but can be tricky to get hold of.--
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Try Cervo Rosso...http://www.cervorosso.com/index.php?sec ... op&catId=8
The comfiest shorts I've ever worn (including Assos). The Mk3 has an abrasion resistant seat which is much tougher than normal lycra. You'll get 15% off using code AP201312 at checkout.0 -
Rapha classic bibs. If they wear out too soon they will replace them. You also have a month to use them and return them if you aren't satisfied. Worth the money and in a different league to Santini.Pegoretti
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FWIW I don't have problems with Lycra wear and I don't use high dollar shorts or bibs. One thing I do recall from a few years past is that I was riding with my saddle to far back in the seat post clamp and the clamp itself would tend to rub on the shorts. This caused a bit of tearing until a new more setback seat post arrived.
For the record I don't use the really cheap stuff but neither do I spend 300 dollars on a pair of shorts and I get by just fine. :?0 -
If you happen to be xl sized and can stretch your budget a bit, Assos f-13_S5 bibs are by far the longest lasting I've had. They have a 'patch' on the saddle contact area which appears to be much hardier than the normal lycra. They also happen to be the most comfortable I have tried! Unfortunately they are being discontinued for Assos new range of shorts - the link below is for xl only (unless you fancy white!).
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... ssozbbs360
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on-yer-bike wrote:Rapha classic bibs. If they wear out too soon they will replace them. You also have a month to use them and return them if you aren't satisfied. Worth the money and in a different league to Santini.--
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northpole wrote:If you happen to be xl sized and can stretch your budget a bit, Assos f-13_S5 bibs are by far the longest lasting I've had. They have a 'patch' on the saddle contact area which appears to be much hardier than the normal lycra. They also happen to be the most comfortable I have tried! Unfortunately they are being discontinued for Assos new range of shorts - the link below is for xl only (unless you fancy white!).
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... ssozbbs360
Peter
The s2 aren't bad either, and because theyre the 'old' 'old' version they are now an even cheaper option, only x-large+ sizes available though http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-pro-bib-short-s2-1991.html
The s5s are here too in all sizes http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/men/shorts/t-fi-13-s5-black.html0