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Best Road Shorts

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  • April 12, 2013 at 9:42 am #18465
    spongebob

    What are the best bib shorts to buy, I will be using them for training and racing.

    Cheers

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  • April 13, 2013 at 8:22 am #727491
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    Swami Dave

    I’ve got both the dhb Aeron
    I’ve got both the dhb Aeron Pro’s and the Castelli Free Aero Race. The Castellis are far and away the better shorts – the chamois is superb and they are super comfy. The dhb’s are very good as well but they, um, don’t leave much to the imagination up front due to the position of the pad.

    April 12, 2013 at 9:28 pm #727489
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    700c

    +1 for the DHB’s, which I
    +1 for the DHB’s, which I wasn’t going to mention among all the talk of Assos and Rapha..

    I’ve had their bibs in both short and tight form and they’re well made, well padded (aeron pro, particularly) and CHEAP!

    4-5 hr rides no problem on a very thin saddle..

    Never worn Assos which I suspect would be even better fitting and designed, but a lot pricier.

    April 12, 2013 at 9:05 pm #727487
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    Bedfordshire Clanger

    OK then, dhb Aeron Pro. I
    OK then, dhb Aeron Pro. I have four, they are comfortable all day and I ride over 8000 miles a year. I haven’t tried any other bib shorts but then I’ve never considered needing to get anything more expensive. Give them a try, they work for me.

    April 12, 2013 at 6:58 pm #727485
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    spongebob

    Cheers for the advice, I’m
    Cheers for the advice, I’m looking at some Assos and the Castelli Aero ones.

    I was hoping that someone was going to say dhb Aeron Pro as there is a 20% off coupon on dhb gear at the mo making them £53!

    But I will look at making an investment in looking cool and being comfy.

    April 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm #727483
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    Martin Thomas

    Another vote for Assos. But
    Another vote for Assos. But Guy hit the nail on the head completely. Horses for courses innit?

    April 12, 2013 at 2:30 pm #727481
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    Colin Peyresourde

    Raleigh wrote:Castelli Free

    Raleigh wrote:
    Castelli Free Aero race

    Now close the argument

    I have a pair of these and the chamois is great. You do get value the more you pay (despite what some may say). Although I did get some wear on my shorts from the RAB. I think Castelli offer value at a more affordable price, but I’ve never worn Assos.

    I hate my original Gore bib shorts after wearing Castelli.

    April 12, 2013 at 2:14 pm #727479
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    timbola

    Rapha Classic bibs I own and
    Rapha Classic bibs I own and are great to wear and last forever – also got a De Marchi pair which are also ace and pricey – De Marchi come up small (as with most Italian kit) so get a size bigger. As several others have mentioned, try some on because I found Gore did not fit right, despite being well-made. Pearl Izumi I own, too – good bet – similar sizing to De Marchi.

    April 12, 2013 at 1:11 pm #727477
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    Raleigh

    Castelli Free Aero race
    Now
    Castelli Free Aero race

    Now close the argument

    April 12, 2013 at 12:59 pm #727475
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    workhard

    Shutt Velo Rapide. Club for
    Shutt Velo Rapide. Club for training, Pro for racing.

    April 12, 2013 at 12:01 pm #727473
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    bashthebox

    Another vote for Assos. I’ve
    Another vote for Assos. I’ve bought other, cheaper shorts before, and have worn them maybe just a few times.

    Buy Assos, buy once.

    April 12, 2013 at 11:26 am #727471
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    ColT

    Assos.
    Close the thread.
    Assos.

    Close the thread. 😉

    April 12, 2013 at 10:57 am #727469
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    jimmo62

    Yep, Castelli are great…..
    Yep, Castelli are great…..

    April 12, 2013 at 10:50 am #727467
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    titusrider

    Assos are generally
    Assos are generally considered the best,

    I ride castelli as they are just a bit cheaper

    April 12, 2013 at 10:34 am #727465
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    CraigS

    Castelli would be my
    Castelli would be my recommendation too – great quality and certainly not cheap but good value compared to similar quality brands.

    April 12, 2013 at 10:18 am #727463
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    abandoneur

    I’ve got a pair of Santini
    I’ve got a pair of Santini bibs that a far more comfortable than the DHB and Altura shorts I started out with.

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