They're heavier. They cost more. They look kinda strange. Why should I buy/wear bib shorts?
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Comfort. No elastic on the waist.
Stay in place better.
My first pair of bibs meant I never bought cycling shorts again.
Stay in place better.
My first pair of bibs meant I never bought cycling shorts again.
I'm short legged and long torso. I just can't find the right sized bibs for me. So I choose based on thigh and waist size. I'm thinking of adding a 5cm lenght to the "suspenders" so they don't pull down on my shoulders (lungs!!) so much. I preffer the comfort of no braces, but understand the idea of a "comfortable" bib...sort of...synchronicity wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 7:22 amI own several pairs of normal lycra shorts.
I've never really understood bib shorts.
I've never needed to wear braces/suspenders.
Why do people like them so much?
What's the deal?
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LouisN wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:34 pm
I'm short legged and long torso. I just can't find the right sized bibs for me. So I choose based on thigh and waist size. I'm thinking of adding a 5cm lenght to the "suspenders" so they don't pull down on my shoulders (lungs!!) so much. I preffer the comfort of no braces, but understand the idea of a "comfortable" bib...sort of...
Louis
I mostly wear “roadsuits” because of my long torso. Most jerseys are too short for me, so a one-piece roadsuit ends up 1) not showing my midsection and 2) not pulling down on my shoulders as hard as bib straps.
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synchronicity wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:58 amAre you meant to wear the base layer over or under the bib straps?
Under the straps, unless you like having to take off your baselayer when you take a dump at the cafe.
How many people have picked up a pair of bibs and thought, nope, these are just too damn heavy.
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Same here. Shorts on trainer. Bib shorts outdoors.
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Haha. Yeah, like plumber's crack.
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