Which non bib shorts

shooter999
shooter999 Posts: 143
edited August 2016 in Road buying advice
Hi everyone

Looking for recommendations for good quality non bib shorts.

I've got a 3 day charity event coming up, doing 100 miles a day and want to buy some quality non bib shorts.

I've had a bit of search, and most topics seem to be about bib shorts (which I would prefer to avoid).

Thanks in advance.

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  • marpick
    marpick Posts: 49
    I've 3 pairs of altura progel, stood me well in London to Paris in June, well made and the pad is excellent.

    https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/altura_pro ... lsrc=aw.ds
  • thestrand
    thestrand Posts: 112
    Just out of interest why would you prefer to avoid bibshorts? I think most people on here will say that they're far more comfortable than non-bibs.
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    People wear bibs because they're the best and most comfy. You don't want shorts cutting into your midriff
  • SME
    SME Posts: 348
    Marpick wrote:
    I've 3 pairs of altura progel, stood me well in London to Paris in June, well made and the pad is excellent.

    https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/altura_pro ... lsrc=aw.ds

    Got to second these - I love mine, and even my son's 'borrowed' a pair which I haven't got back yet!
    I know bibs are said to be more comfortable (and my Endura FS260's are) but I've never had a problem with the Altura's 'cutting in' anywhere.
  • shooter999
    shooter999 Posts: 143
    I find it a pain in the arse when you have to go to the loo. You've got to take you're jersey off, take the bibs off, do your business, then put them all back on.

    Any more recommendations?
  • Rigga
    Rigga Posts: 939
    Shooter999 wrote:
    I find it a pain in the ars* when you have to go to the loo. You've got to take you're jersey off, take the bibs off, do your business, then put them all back on.

    Any more recommendations?

    If you're only having a waz you just lift up your top and pull down the bibs as they're stretchy no need to take anything off. If you're having a dump well I usually have one before I leave. :D
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    Shooter999 wrote:
    I find it a pain in the ars* when you have to go to the loo. You've got to take you're jersey off, take the bibs off, do your business, then put them all back on.

    Any more recommendations?

    If you're needing a crap, well that's unfortunate, but it's easy to pee with bib shorts on just by pulling the front down if you're a man. Bib shorts help keep the lower back warm and no tight elastic around the stomach restricting breathing. The only men that need non bib shorts are those that sit down to pee. :wink:
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    Alternative to pulling the front of bib shorts down (and some bibs have pretty high fronts and/or clearly my knob ain't long enough!) is to roll up the leg of the shorts and pee out the bottom of the leg.

    I could not imagine riding in non bib shorts even for a short ride nowadays. I know they were what we had back in the olden days, but some things are best consigned to history.
    Stuff about riding a bike a long way
  • ForumNewbie
    ForumNewbie Posts: 1,664
    Although I usually wear bib shorts nowadays, I never have had a problem with non-bib shorts cutting into my midriff. So go for non-bibs if you want to.
  • dwanes
    dwanes Posts: 954
    cougie wrote:
    People wear bibs because they're the best and most comfy. You don't want shorts cutting into your midriff
    I have good quality bibs and shorts and i dont find bibs any more comfy than shorts.
    Shorts dont give me any cutting or discomfort and are much easier when taking a break. They are also cooler.
    The more important thing with shorts is that they must be a good fit. You can tend to get away with poorer fitting bibs.
    I use Sugoi RS Pro shorts and are very good quality with very good padding and wear well.
  • arlowood
    arlowood Posts: 2,561
    In my view you should wear what you like and feel comfortable in. I've worn bibs and shorts (half-bibs?) and nowadays I prefer to ride in shorts

    Currently using these which I find comfortable with a good pad and no problems with feeling "cut-in-half"

    https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/endura_fs2 ... lsrc=aw.ds

    I also have a pair of Assos Uno S5 half shorts which are also excellent

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/asso ... lsrc=aw.ds
  • timmyotool
    timmyotool Posts: 172
    Would agree with the above, bib shorts tend to be better on longer ride as the pad moves around less.

    However some other good options, which i could vouch for in bib version
    Top of the range
    http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Assos/H-Mille-S7-Short/7HXG

    Good pad, mine had no silicone leg gripers so can ride up a little, this may have changed now.
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-oxygen-20-shorts-1/

    Well regarded and good vfm
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-shorts-1/
  • kajjal
    kajjal Posts: 3,380
    If you have to go to the toilet frequently bibs would be irritating. Otherwise they are more comfortable and don't need continually pulling up.
  • coops1967
    coops1967 Posts: 99
    De Soto Forza Tri shorts are my choice... but then I haven't tried them on a 100 mile ride ;-)

    Only a 4mm pad... but have been fine on Brooks Cambium saddles or now Sella SMP.

    De Soto also do a 'Tri'' pair with a 7mm pad and also shorts with a thicker pad called the '400 mile' shorts which sound worth a good look.
    "Emilio gave these shorts and bibs the "400-Mile" name from product testing consisting of 400 miles over 4 days. His logic was that many shorts feel fine for 100+ mile rides. The real question is how does that saddle feel when you get on the bike the next morning for another 100 miles...and the next morning? This was the inspiration for the design, the pad, and the name."

    https://www.desotosport.com/collections ... ramico-pad
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    It would be nice to never again have to see another guys sweaty hairy butt crack hanging out of his non bib shorts, but if the OP really needs to poo in comfort then I think we should respect that.

    Endura FS260 Pro's come in non bibs.
  • Spartacus1981
    Spartacus1981 Posts: 254
    Prefer Non Bib type myself.
  • shooter999
    shooter999 Posts: 143
    thanks for all the replies.

    I've ordered a pair of Endura FS260 Pro and Castelli Velocissimo.
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    Appreciate that the OP has made his choice and gone the non bib route however, I thought it may be informative to note that the latest Assos (S7) Cento shorts are cut very low at the front, I'm not sure why, but the result is extreme ease when the call of Nr.1 nature calls. They also have a remarkably relaxed bib shoulder bands which seem to apply much less pressure than the likes of Castelli. They have slightly thicker padding which is designed to provide comfort on the longest of rides. Appreciate you don't want bibs, but if you ever have second thoughts, you might be well served giving these a try.

    Peter
  • chaymck
    chaymck Posts: 157
    Sugoi pros are very good. If you can find them.

    I use both bibs and non. Find no difference in comfort between the two. The pad doesn't move anymore with non bibs. The worst pair I have are castelli free aero bibs no room for the tackle!
  • shooter999
    shooter999 Posts: 143
    The shorts have arrived. The Endura are much more comfortable than the Castelli.

    Thanks for all advice.
  • dannbodge
    dannbodge Posts: 1,152
    My non bib shorts are the DHB aeron pros.

    They are pretty comfy and have a large pad. They are pretty cheap and Well made. Much like other DHB things

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