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Archaea · 07-27-2006, 03:25 PM

At first, I disfavored bib shorts, but now I agree, they're best.

All the jerseys I now acquire are bib shorts for race teams. Some are from Louie Garneaux, others from Voler and a few other brands.

Get great bike shorts.

One hint, don't get white shorts, go dark.

creekster · 07-27-2006, 03:42 PM

I also like voler and also like bibs.

The Borg · 07-27-2006, 03:44 PM

Why are bibs 'better' or even preferred? They look incredibly uncomfortable...however, I've never even so much as tried one on, but they don't look comfortable.

Archaea · 07-27-2006, 03:47 PM

My wife couldnt' believe it as well.

Why? They just are. One, they don't have waste bands. Something about that makes them more comfortable.

The one disadvantage, doing nature's business is not as tidy. You will just pull of the leg, but dumping requires a major ordeal.

creekster · 07-27-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Borg

Why are bibs 'better' or even preferred? They look incredibly uncomfortable...however, I've never even so much as tried one on, but they don't look comfortable.

No waist band to bind. The shoulder straps keep the sides of the shorts suspended so that as you move, stand, sit , change position, etc., they never bind up and stay quite comforntable at all times. My wife hates the way they look and refuses to try them.

The Borg · 07-27-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

The shoulder straps keep the sides of the shorts suspended ....

Did you say "suspended"? Um....that is assuming you don't have a Michelin All Season Radial tire circling your midsection like I do.

My cycling goal right now is to wear a large cycling jersey, and have it 'flap' in the wind as ride.

As far as your wife and/or female riders with bibs...that would seem to be to be even MORE uncofortable as it would seem to really annoy on a females upper body. I don't blame her for that.

DirtyHippieUTE · 07-27-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

No waist band to bind. The shoulder straps keep the sides of the shorts suspended so that as you move, stand, sit , change position, etc., they never bind up and stay quite comforntable at all times. My wife hates the way they look and refuses to try them.

That is a common scenario. I don't know why but all of the guys I know who club ride with their wives have bibs but NONE of the wives do.

I don't know why women seem to dislike bibs.

creekster · 07-27-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Borg

Did you say "suspended"? Um....that is assuming you don't have a Michelin All Season Radial tire circling your midsection like I do.

My cycling goal right now is to wear a large cycling jersey, and have it 'flap' in the wind as ride.

As far as your wife and/or female riders with bibs...that would seem to be to be even MORE uncofortable as it would seem to really annoy on a females upper body. I don't blame her for that.

Listen, I have battled weight problems my whole life and I can unequivocally tell you that the bigger I am the more I perfer bibs. really. If you have a roll try the bibs. You'll love them.

Archaea · 07-27-2006, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Borg

Did you say "suspended"? Um....that is assuming you don't have a Michelin All Season Radial tire circling your midsection like I do.

My cycling goal right now is to wear a large cycling jersey, and have it 'flap' in the wind as ride.

As far as your wife and/or female riders with bibs...that would seem to be to be even MORE uncofortable as it would seem to really annoy on a females upper body. I don't blame her for that.

I believe all females should wear them, as what hangs out does NOT annoy me.

Unfortunately, my jerseys flap in the wind.

The Borg · 07-27-2006, 04:18 PM

Bib....or no bib?

07-27-2006, 03:25 PM	#11
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	At first, I disfavored bib shorts, but now I agree, they're best. All the jerseys I now acquire are bib shorts for race teams. Some are from Louie Garneaux, others from Voler and a few other brands. Get great bike shorts. One hint, don't get white shorts, go dark. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

07-27-2006, 03:42 PM	#12
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	I also like voler and also like bibs. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

07-27-2006, 03:44 PM	#13
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Bibs vs. std shorts Why are bibs 'better' or even preferred? They look incredibly uncomfortable...however, I've never even so much as tried one on, but they don't look comfortable. __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO!

07-27-2006, 03:47 PM	#14
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	My wife couldnt' believe it as well. Why? They just are. One, they don't have waste bands. Something about that makes them more comfortable. The one disadvantage, doing nature's business is not as tidy. You will just pull of the leg, but dumping requires a major ordeal. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

07-27-2006, 04:18 PM	#20
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Archaea...your sig picture Bib....or no bib? __________________ Hello......helloo.......HELLLOOO!