Bike Short/Bib Recommendation
08-10-07, 02:04 PM
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Bike Short/Bib Recommendation
I have been biking for a little while and I currently have two pairs of bike shorts both of which were inexpensive (40$ nashbar and 50$ pearl izumi) and neither are extremely comfortable. Could anyone recommend a good pair of bibs or shorts and I would rather not pay that much (over 100$) but I understand that I might have to.
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08-10-07, 02:45 PM
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I'm a fan of Voler and Castelli, both of which can be had for under or right at $100
https://velowear.com
and the Castelli's https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=4&minor=7
https://velowear.com
and the Castelli's https://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?p...ajor=4&minor=7
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I've been riding these and they are nice: https://www.hammernutrition.com/za/HN...,CLTH,Clothing
They are voler wear.
They are voler wear.
08-10-07, 03:46 PM
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I've been riding these and they are nice: https://www.hammernutrition.com/za/HN...,CLTH,Clothing
They are voler wear.
They are voler wear.
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I've been riding these and they are nice: https://www.hammernutrition.com/za/HN...,CLTH,Clothing
They are voler wear.
They are voler wear.
08-10-07, 04:06 PM
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i have a pair of the Hammer (Voler) shorts. they're nice, definitely the "best-bang-for-the-buck" bib shorts, but i wouldn't wear them on really long rides. they're great for 30-40 mile rides though...
08-10-07, 08:10 PM
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Pearl izumi ultrasensor are confortable. By far, the best and most confortable are my Descente Aero Strata bisb.
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If you know what size you wear, you can get the shorts for about $50 online. That's a pretty good discount from retail price. You won't find that kind of deal on the bibs though.
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If you know what size you wear, you can get the shorts for about $50 online. That's a pretty good discount from retail price. You won't find that kind of deal on the bibs though.
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i pony up a few more bucks for the giordana tenax laser's. they consume 2/3rds of my bib collection.
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Thanks for all the help, The Giordana Silverline and the Voler shorts seem to be good deals. One more question about sizing. I am about 6'2" and fairly lean at 165 pounds so I am between the medium and large so what size would you recommend?
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Oh if you do decide to order from hammer, you can get 15% off your first order if you say you got a referal. You can use my customer # for referal of 103201.
disclaimer: I will also get a kickback to my account if you say I refered you. I just wanted to provide full disclosure.
disclaimer: I will also get a kickback to my account if you say I refered you. I just wanted to provide full disclosure.
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I've been riding these and they are nice: https://www.hammernutrition.com/za/HN...,CLTH,Clothing
They are voler wear.
They are voler wear.
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im having massive problems with my shorts. so uncomfortable! i'm about to get after a pair of rapha's...anyone have them?
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I can also recommend the Hammer Bibs...I have 2 pair now and find them really comfortable on short and long rides...well worth the $$ IMO...you also won't find better customer service.
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For the money Performance Ultra bibs are extremely hard, if not impossible, to beat.
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