Bib Short Recommendations
Discussion
Rolls said:
Hate to say it, but out of all my shorts, my assos ones are the most comfy by a LONG way... :-(
Shame they're soo bloody expensive!
+1Shame they're soo bloody expensive!
The Assos T FI.13 i use are the best i have found.
I like the Craft body control elites as well but these didn't last very long until they started look tatty.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-elite-bike-body-cont...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-vaeon-roubaix-padded-b...
I've got these and they are very comfy and cracking value.
I've got these and they are very comfy and cracking value.
I've had tons of PI stuff over the years and it's all been excellent.
I'm currently wearing Castelli Velocisimo Due bibs which are just brilliant, the RRP is £100 but I got them for £70 from Evans albeit a while back now
Shorts are the most important bit of kit so it's very important that you get a good pair that fit perfectly.
I'm currently wearing Castelli Velocisimo Due bibs which are just brilliant, the RRP is £100 but I got them for £70 from Evans albeit a while back now
Shorts are the most important bit of kit so it's very important that you get a good pair that fit perfectly.
Probably not the answer you want but, as with a lot of things the internet is great but not for clothing as you can't try it on until it arrives, better if it is a repeat order, Also with clothing if you go to one of the bigger shops with a good choice you can compare quality fit and cost and make the educated choice. If you are a cost conscious mersenry you could return home and then search the net for the cheapest of your favourite.
agentnomad said:
Probably not the answer you want but, as with a lot of things the internet is great but not for clothing as you can't try it on until it arrives, better if it is a repeat order, Also with clothing if you go to one of the bigger shops with a good choice you can compare quality fit and cost and make the educated choice. If you are a cost conscious mersenry you could return home and then search the net for the cheapest of your favourite.
I've bought all .y cycling kit online. If you read the sizing guide, and other peoples commets regards sizing, you can get it right more often than not. The complete lack of range in most shops puts me off going instore.
Been very happy with clothing from Castelli, Endura and Lusso. All works well and has with stood seasons of use/abuse. Leg warmers/knee warmers are useful items that extend the use of your shorts, or tights without pads are also worth a look.
Whilst we are on clothing, want to find some zip off tights, so the zips run the full length of the legs, so I can warm up for cross and then not need to take my shoes off.
Whilst we are on clothing, want to find some zip off tights, so the zips run the full length of the legs, so I can warm up for cross and then not need to take my shoes off.
agentnomad said:
Furry Exocet said:
With Wiggle you can order different sizes and then use their free returns system (not used it myself but comes highly recommended on bike radar forum)
Thats handy, but not as good as being there.... My Northwave knickers finally became consigned to my 'turbo trainer' kit at the end of last Autumn - in the January sales my LBS were doing the Assos tK.607 knickers for almost 1/2 price, at that price they seemed more 'affordable', so it seemed rude not to!
Until owning Assos kit I had always viewed it as needlessly expensive and very well marketed (with some fantastic female models)! BUT, my new Bib kinckers are without any doubt the single most comfortable and well made piece of kit in my cycling wardrobe (up there with my Assos leg warmers and HaBu jacket).
Most of my kit (90% Northwave) needs replacing this year as it is a couple of years old and it either getting tatty/smelly or has lost its shape. I will be replacing as much of it as I can afford with Assos - certainly my bib shorts and if possible my jerseys.
I have had DHB, Altura, Northwave in the past and would not argue that they represent good value for money, but in my very humble opinion Assos is a step change in the right direction and after a couple of hours in the saddle the difference in sustained comfort is tangible.
One thing to bear in mind is that Assos gear tends to be race cut for the bike, so it is very close fitting and not the most comfortable to stand up in, however once you are in the saddle its cut and shape makes perfect sense.
Also worth considering that Assos do the lifetime crash repair warranty, so if you are unfortunate enough to have a tumble that tears your kit, rather than chuck it in the bin there is every chance you can get it repaired.
Remember, buy cheap buy twice!!
Until owning Assos kit I had always viewed it as needlessly expensive and very well marketed (with some fantastic female models)! BUT, my new Bib kinckers are without any doubt the single most comfortable and well made piece of kit in my cycling wardrobe (up there with my Assos leg warmers and HaBu jacket).
Most of my kit (90% Northwave) needs replacing this year as it is a couple of years old and it either getting tatty/smelly or has lost its shape. I will be replacing as much of it as I can afford with Assos - certainly my bib shorts and if possible my jerseys.
I have had DHB, Altura, Northwave in the past and would not argue that they represent good value for money, but in my very humble opinion Assos is a step change in the right direction and after a couple of hours in the saddle the difference in sustained comfort is tangible.
One thing to bear in mind is that Assos gear tends to be race cut for the bike, so it is very close fitting and not the most comfortable to stand up in, however once you are in the saddle its cut and shape makes perfect sense.
Also worth considering that Assos do the lifetime crash repair warranty, so if you are unfortunate enough to have a tumble that tears your kit, rather than chuck it in the bin there is every chance you can get it repaired.
Remember, buy cheap buy twice!!
MadDad said:
My Northwave knickers finally became consigned to my 'turbo trainer' kit at the end of last Autumn - in the January sales my LBS were doing the Assos tK.607 knickers for almost 1/2 price, at that price they seemed more 'affordable', so it seemed rude not to!
Until owning Assos kit I had always viewed it as needlessly expensive and very well marketed (with some fantastic female models)! BUT, my new Bib kinckers are without any doubt the single most comfortable and well made piece of kit in my cycling wardrobe (up there with my Assos leg warmers and HaBu jacket).
Most of my kit (90% Northwave) needs replacing this year as it is a couple of years old and it either getting tatty/smelly or has lost its shape. I will be replacing as much of it as I can afford with Assos - certainly my bib shorts and if possible my jerseys.
I have had DHB, Altura, Northwave in the past and would not argue that they represent good value for money, but in my very humble opinion Assos is a step change in the right direction and after a couple of hours in the saddle the difference in sustained comfort is tangible.
One thing to bear in mind is that Assos gear tends to be race cut for the bike, so it is very close fitting and not the most comfortable to stand up in, however once you are in the saddle its cut and shape makes perfect sense.
Also worth considering that Assos do the lifetime crash repair warranty, so if you are unfortunate enough to have a tumble that tears your kit, rather than chuck it in the bin there is every chance you can get it repaired.
Remember, buy cheap buy twice!!
Here's the problem: I'm more than satisfied with dhb Aeron Pro bib shorts, they're not cheap, but are half the price of Assos equivalents. I Until owning Assos kit I had always viewed it as needlessly expensive and very well marketed (with some fantastic female models)! BUT, my new Bib kinckers are without any doubt the single most comfortable and well made piece of kit in my cycling wardrobe (up there with my Assos leg warmers and HaBu jacket).
Most of my kit (90% Northwave) needs replacing this year as it is a couple of years old and it either getting tatty/smelly or has lost its shape. I will be replacing as much of it as I can afford with Assos - certainly my bib shorts and if possible my jerseys.
I have had DHB, Altura, Northwave in the past and would not argue that they represent good value for money, but in my very humble opinion Assos is a step change in the right direction and after a couple of hours in the saddle the difference in sustained comfort is tangible.
One thing to bear in mind is that Assos gear tends to be race cut for the bike, so it is very close fitting and not the most comfortable to stand up in, however once you are in the saddle its cut and shape makes perfect sense.
Also worth considering that Assos do the lifetime crash repair warranty, so if you are unfortunate enough to have a tumble that tears your kit, rather than chuck it in the bin there is every chance you can get it repaired.
Remember, buy cheap buy twice!!
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