Buying my first pair of high-end bib shorts

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kgt
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by kgt

I have tried Giordana Forma Red Carbon which was made by Ale'. The leg length is normal. It seems there is a shorter (5cm shorter) version as well.

Zitter
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by Zitter

my team uses Pactimo. do not buy it. I recommend Castelli Aero Free for your first good pair. you won't be dissapointed.

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Johnnysmooth
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by Johnnysmooth

davidalone wrote:in my opinion can't go wrong with castelli. great fit, materials, and cheaper than 'premier' brands like assos and rapha. they perform similarly well, too. sportful and castelli are made in the same factory, though.


I do buy castelli, the higher end ones when they are on sale. However, I usually get only 1-2yrs out of them before they start falling apart. I have assos bibs that are coming up on over a decade of use and are still hanging in there.

As a previous poster said, you get what you pay for...
It only hurts if you think.

bombertodd
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by bombertodd

I like Castelli and Giordana. Pretty disappointed in my Capo and Assos chamois.

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