to bib or not to bib

Ferrals

that is the question..

Either over the last few months of tight wearing my thighs have turned from saplings to tree trunks or, more likely, i shrunk my shorts in the tumble dryer . Anyway I need to get a new pair of shorts. My tights were bib tights and, apart from the nuisance when you need to pee I quite like them. Just wondering what the consensus is on bib shorts, I never remember standard shorts being that irritating apart from occaisonally digging into your stomach, but now I've tried bib tights I'm wondering whether the extra bit of money to get bib versions is worth it?

njee20

Always bibs, and never tumble dry cycling kit.

Ferrals

njee20 wrote:

and never tumble dry cycling kit.

yes i've learnt that one, it was a 'balls they are wet, once won't hurt moment'... :oops:

bibs it is.

Levi_501

Bibs all the way

WindyG

+1 for bibs always

rockmonkeysc

Bibs

Sir.Swish

Not one for using them all the time but if I plan a day in the saddle then bib up!

kajjal

Bibs, you can just get on and ride then.

stubs

Just to be different I cant stand Bibs. I have had a couple of pairs over the years but just cant get on with them. They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

mikeyj28

Bibs are the way forward for me!!

batmo

stubs wrote:

They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

I love the lack of draughts and avoiding the tendency of shorts to roll-over the waistband, but having a proportionately long back bibs can mean strangled plums or furrowed shoulders.

kajjal

Batmo wrote:

stubs wrote:

They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

I love the lack of draughts and avoiding the tendency of shorts to roll-over the waistband, but having a proportionately long back bibs can mean strangled plums or furrowed shoulders.

Go to a tailor and get the straps extended, I have the same problem being tall with a long back.

stubs

Kajjal wrote:

Batmo wrote:

stubs wrote:

They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

I love the lack of draughts and avoiding the tendency of shorts to roll-over the waistband, but having a proportionately long back bibs can mean strangled plums or furrowed shoulders.

Go to a tailor and get the straps extended, I have the same problem being tall with a long back.

Tailor ermm this is the 21st C you know last time I saw a Tailors shop was about 20 years ago

kajjal

Our local dry cleaners does various adjustments and repairs to clothing which is what I meant

kahunajb

Has anyone mentioned bibs yet?

cooldad

I am a messy eater

rockmonkeysc

stubs wrote:

Kajjal wrote:

Batmo wrote:

stubs wrote:

They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

I love the lack of draughts and avoiding the tendency of shorts to roll-over the waistband, but having a proportionately long back bibs can mean strangled plums or furrowed shoulders.

Go to a tailor and get the straps extended, I have the same problem being tall with a long back.

Tailor ermm this is the 21st C you know last time I saw a Tailors shop was about 20 years ago

I believe the tailors shop is next to the apothacary and opposite the habadasher, near the iron monger.

kajjal

RockmonkeySC wrote:

stubs wrote:

Kajjal wrote:

Batmo wrote:

stubs wrote:

They are good for winter stop any draughts getting to your back but they irritate the hell out of me I feel like I cant stand up straight without strangling the Plums.

I love the lack of draughts and avoiding the tendency of shorts to roll-over the waistband, but having a proportionately long back bibs can mean strangled plums or furrowed shoulders.

Go to a tailor and get the straps extended, I have the same problem being tall with a long back.

Tailor ermm this is the 21st C you know last time I saw a Tailors shop was about 20 years ago

I believe the tailors shop is next to the apothacary and opposite the habadasher, near the iron monger.

I normally send my butler and ask him to get me some port, cigars and the evening chronicle

The Rookie

cooldad wrote:

I am a messy eater

Was that since before you lost your last tooth or after.....