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Bib Shorts recommendation.

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  • April 13, 2015 at 4:49 am #23725
    Woodsman

    I’m looking to treat myself prior to taking part in the welsh Velothon. Currently I use DHB’s areon pro’s, which have been fantastic over the last 18 months. But there is a bewildering choice out there & I’ll be honest I don’t think I want be spending Rapha / Assos sort of dough…..do I stick with what I know or look elsewhere?

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  • April 28, 2015 at 11:24 am #841335
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    Woodsman

    And we know it’s all about
    =))
    And we know it’s all about hoop damage limitation…..should have Gruppettos here by the end of the week. I’ll let you know how I get on……

    April 28, 2015 at 11:02 am #841333
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    Sean Kelly

    I don’t know about Gruppetto,
    I don’t know about Gruppetto, but the Sportful Total Comfort bibshorts left my hoop in a decent condition after 11+ hours in the saddle around Liege-Bastogne-Liege at the weekend.

    April 28, 2015 at 9:35 am #841331
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    phebeM

    2 Wheeled Idiot wrote:Do

    2 Wheeled Idiot wrote:
    Do those Monton bibs have the flat elastic at the leg opening that lies flat against the skin?
    I’ve looked on the website but the picture is too blurry to really tell :/

    It is Elastic Braid, I would say.

    April 28, 2015 at 9:34 am #841329
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    phebeM

    Al__S wrote:phebeM

    Al__S wrote:
    phebeM wrote:
    What’s more, there are several colors for option.

    Why on earth do you need any option beyond black, black, black? 8}

    Tired of black for bibs.

    April 28, 2015 at 9:32 am #841327
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    phebeM

    It is elastic braid that lies
    It is elastic braid that lies flat.

    April 27, 2015 at 5:15 pm #841325
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    The _Kaner

    Best pair I own , hands down,
    Best pair I own , hands down, are Rapha Team Pro (Sky 2014 season)..pad just works better than any others I own…no rubbing, no slippage…and I got them for a ridiculously low price off ebay. Comfy for 5+ hours in the saddle.
    Assos S5 Uno..used to be my go to shorts before I got the Raphas, but I think after 4 years the pad has seen better days, but I’d certainly replace with a like for like version as they have been hard wearing and the comfiest all round shorts up to around 4 hours riding…so about 100kms in my ride ability…
    I have several pairs of Santini shorts – Max 2 pad – only good for about 2 hours in the saddle then a definite PITA, their twist gel pad works better, but I size down for a tighter fit (normally a medium, so for me the small works better – sounds back to front from what normally happens with Italian sizes)…
    Altura…found their pads squished down after a few rides, so won’t go near them now…
    Funkier – No comment… and I wouldn’t try selling anyone these despite only about 30kms on them…2nd hand shorts….bleeeurgh…
    It’s definitely a personal choice, one you can only make after trying several different brands…then when you find the ‘golden fleece’ – prepare to buy as many pairs as you can afford, before they change the design..etc…

    April 27, 2015 at 2:42 pm #841323
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    bjeato

    Woodsman wrote:I might have

    Woodsman wrote:
    I might have changed my mind….sportful gruppetto? Any good.

    I have the Gruppetto and I like ’em. 4-6 hrs generally not a problem. Good fit. As someone else said, can’t vouch for the others in the range, I have the same size in the norain bibs and the fit is nowhere near the same. Small really is small.

    I’ve had the Btwin 900 as well, and couldn’t live with the pad past an hour, although the fit was really good.

    kiwimike is right, who knows until you try.

    April 27, 2015 at 1:46 pm #841321
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    Al__S

    phebeM wrote:What’s more,

    phebeM wrote:
    What’s more, there are several colors for option.

    Why on earth do you need any option beyond black, black, black? 8}

    April 27, 2015 at 6:30 am #841319
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    Do those Monton bibs have the
    Do those Monton bibs have the flat elastic at the leg opening that lies flat against the skin?
    I’ve looked on the website but the picture is too blurry to really tell :/

    April 27, 2015 at 3:37 am #841317
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    phebeM

    https://www.montonsports.com/
    https://www.montonsports.com/2015-pro-plus-gaddi-fluorescent-yellow-cycle-bib-shorts.html
    Monton Gaddi Bibs 74.99USD are their top level shorts. Great chamois. What’s more, there are several colors for option.

    April 24, 2015 at 8:14 pm #841315
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    peterben

    Agree about the Morvelos,
    Agree about the Morvelos, however if you have been comfortable with the DHBs’ stick to what you know. It can be an expensive mistake otherwise.

    April 24, 2015 at 7:35 pm #841313
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    Woodsman

    I might have changed my
    I might have changed my mind….sportful gruppetto? Any good.

    April 22, 2015 at 8:58 am #841311
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    gthornton101

    +1 for the DHB Aeron Pros.
    +1 for the DHB Aeron Pros. They are what I use for daily commuting and longer weekend rides – they are ace! Given their price point and inherent value stick with what you know works for you!

    April 21, 2015 at 10:47 pm #841309
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    Woodsman

    After all that I think I’m
    After all that I think I’m going with the Aeron Pros again. Reading all the reviews and thanks to your input it seems seems like they give as much bang for your buck as any bib shorts.

    April 18, 2015 at 6:08 pm #841307
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    Goyt

    Just thought I’d chime in
    Just thought I’d chime in with a recommendation for the new B’Twin 520/700 ranges, 5hrs in the saddle today in a pair and the pad was comfy at the end as it was at the start.

    The straps are also a new style of thin and flat elastic which are seam free over the shoulders similar too what Sportful and Santini have in their higher ranges. Nice leg grippers too.

    I’ve not tried them for any longer distances yet but compared to the top of the range DHB, Howies, Sportful Fiandre and Gore Powers I’ve found them to be much nicer, which is all the more impressive given they were also the cheapest.

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