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Old 01-12-10, 05:24 PM
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Bib shorts or shorts?
When you race do you wear bib shorts or just cycling shorts?
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bibs.
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Depends.

If I want to solo off the front, and make sure that no one follows me, then shorts. No one is going to want to draft me while staring at my ass crack.

For all other intents and purposes, bibs.
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Always Bib for everything.
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Originally Posted by roy5000x2

For all other intensive purposes, bibs.
So you wear shorts on easy rides?
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...seriously?
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Bibs, hands down the better choice.


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Depends.
Adult diapers?

Originally Posted by roy5000x2
For all other intensive purposes, bibs.
Intents and purposes.
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Think I've seen a similiar post before, but I don't mind a brief return to the topic. I tried bibs and haven't wore shorts since. I think only non-bib wearers ponder this dilemma.
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Originally Posted by bassic wilson
Think I've seen a similiar post before, but I don't mind a brief return to the topic. I tried bibs and haven't wore shorts since. I think only non-bib wearers ponder this dilemma.

hit the nail on the head.
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Does anyone's team even order team shorts? I have only known of team bibs.
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Originally Posted by DrWJODonnell
Does anyone's team even order team shorts? I have only known of team bibs.
Mine leaves the offer open since they're slightly cheaper.

I've worn both, and will continue to wear both.
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Bibs for me.
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I use bike shorts
Why the hell would you wear bibs unless your gut is so big you need suspenders to keep your pants up
Bibs
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Shorts only in the winter when I'm wearing 3 layers and am going to have to stop and pee.
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Originally Posted by RichinPeoria
I use bike shorts
Why the hell would you wear bibs unless your gut is so big you need suspenders to keep your pants up
Bibs
Too funny! True in some cases...
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prefer bibs. I make sure to race in my bibs. I'll wear my cycling shorts when: a) my bibs are in the laundry or b) I'm keeping the clean ones for a event or long distance ride.

I need to save up and buy more bibs.
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and i thought knowing morse code was going to be pointless!

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Originally Posted by RichinPeoria
I use bike shorts
Why the hell would you wear bibs unless your gut is so big you need suspenders to keep your pants up
Bibs
thanks for another piece of horrible information.
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Originally Posted by bassic wilson
Think I've seen a similiar post before, but I don't mind a brief return to the topic. I tried bibs and haven't wore shorts since. I think only non-bib wearers ponder this dilemma.
Haha i guess you are right. I currently wear shorts (kind of more a cheaper issue) and was just wondering if i was in the minority, which it appears i definitely am.
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
sweet jeebus.
I guess you can take down the best team in the universe link. It appears the deadline to apply is well over, which is too bad because I am looking for a team to join to teach me how to race. I do not feel like driving to ann arbor.
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Originally Posted by slim_77
...seriously?
I'd drink a 312 to that...
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