UK beginner looking for cheapest bibshorts for 2 hour rides
dubcat
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The reason I'm looking for cheaper bibshorts is that these ones won't be my size in 3 months from now. However, I do want to have a reasonably comfy butt in 2 hour-ish rides so am happy to spend what i need to spend. What do people recommend?
2010 Specialized Rockhopper
2012 Bianchi Infinito
2012 Bianchi Infinito
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https://saddleback.co.uk/collections/summer-sale/filterbrand_sportful+filtertype_mens-shorts
Some big discounts on Sportful ones here...2 -
StartFitness usually have some bargains that'll see you through a couple of hours.2
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Planet X often have some shorts on offer, and some of the random brands on Amazon seem to get pretty decent reviews.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
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Yeah, but the reviews are from the wrong kind of bot.0
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As an alternative approach, how well do you get on with your saddle?
I bought a Selle SMP Extra last Xmas mainly to try and make 60min+ turbo sessions hopefully get more bearable, but I've used it since spring outdoors too. The quirky shape gives a greater support patch and perhaps bizarrely, the Castelli bibs I treated myself too a year ago (which were a revelation after never spending £40+ on shorts before) tend to get a bit uncomfortable sooner than minimalist padded shorts.
As an example, https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMP4Bike-Mens-TRK-Saddle-16-0-cm/dp/B0069HRSQ2/ref=asc_df_B0069HRSQ2/ is £40, I've never used deporvillage which is a bit cheaper.
Have a look at the dhb bibs at wiggle and chain reaction, I've got a decent old model planets pair that are decent but were ~£50 iirc, their cheaper ones either had so so pads or awfully non breathable backs or both.================
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Dam you. You cost me over £50 there, to be honest it took will power to leave it at that.mrb123 said:https://saddleback.co.uk/collections/summer-sale/filterbrand_sportful+filtertype_mens-shorts
Some big discounts on Sportful ones here...
Dhb is hard to beat, ebay ain't bad to. Can get stuff on there, bought a few recent bits from siroko. Decent for money to.0 -
You could try Decathlon. At least you can try them on there.0
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I just bought these from Wiggle. Bang on at the price point and worth a try IMHO.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-ultra-bib-shorts
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