DHB Aeron Bib Shorts - Poor Back Ventilation & Wet Pads

RedClip
RedClip Posts: 110
in Road beginners
I’ve had two pairs of the DHB Aeron bib shorts for about 6 weeks, but in the last week the pads have started to become wet during each ride.
After about 20 mins of casual cycling I can feel the sweat dripping from my back.
As you know the Summer weather has felt like November, so I can’t blame high temperatures. I can’t blame it on being a supreme athlete either, as I’ve only been a short rides recently.

Is it normal for the Aeron (or any) bib shorts to act like this?
It seem strange I didn’t experience the problem right from the start.
Would it be best to buy bib shorts with an “open back” instead of a mesh back?

I’m not sure if it matters, but this is the top I’m using.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/merino-jersey-rc900-black-id_8544753.html

The only thing I’ve not tried so far is to wear the bib shorts as shorts only, and not use straps.

Thank you for your words of wisdom.

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    If my pad is not wet, it means I've really taken it easy... it's normal
    left the forum March 2023
  • RedClip
    RedClip Posts: 110
    ugo.santalucia said:

    If my pad is not wet, it means I've really taken it easy... it's normal

    Thank you for help and reassurance.
    Maybe I was hoping for miracles from the material's sweat wicking claims.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    RedClip said:

    ugo.santalucia said:

    If my pad is not wet, it means I've really taken it easy... it's normal

    Thank you for help and reassurance.
    Maybe I was hoping for miracles from the material's sweat wicking claims.
    Over the years I bought many garments that claim to do miracles in that respect... none of them work... they are all better than wearing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, but you are going to be dripping in sweat, unless you take it easy enough not to sweat at all.
    left the forum March 2023
  • RedClip
    RedClip Posts: 110
    ugo.santalucia said:

    RedClip said:

    ugo.santalucia said:

    If my pad is not wet, it means I've really taken it easy... it's normal

    Thank you for help and reassurance.
    Maybe I was hoping for miracles from the material's sweat wicking claims.
    Over the years I bought many garments that claim to do miracles in that respect... none of them work... they are all better than wearing a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, but you are going to be dripping in sweat, unless you take it easy enough not to sweat at all.
    Thanks for the additional advice :)
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Try a Technical top rather than the merino top ?

    I don't see how lycra shorts could be sweatier than any other lycra.

    I'm less sure about Merino as a top though.
  • RedClip
    RedClip Posts: 110
    fenix said:

    Try a Technical top rather than the merino top ?

    I don't see how lycra shorts could be sweatier than any other lycra.

    I'm less sure about Merino as a top though.

    Thank you.
  • amrushton
    amrushton Posts: 1,312
    All the pad is is foam. Antibacterial maybe but just foam. Merino is warmer, I wear it in winter but not spring/summer, it's too hot. Try unzipping your shirt or use a lighter shirt?

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