Another (semi)noob question bibs -vs- bibs
05-11-09, 08:05 AM
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Another (semi)noob question bibs -vs- bibs
or, shorts -vs- shorts.
In shopping for shorts/bibs, I see a really wide range in pricing. $65 - $300 (or more).
What does spending more money actually get you when buying shorts/bibs? The fabrics, I'm sure, are different but does the more expensive gear give you better, or higher quality, padding?
As a reasonably new rider, and as I have begun to build my gear, I've opted for the lesser expensive (not cheapest) gear. Just curious what more money will actually get me?
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In shopping for shorts/bibs, I see a really wide range in pricing. $65 - $300 (or more).
What does spending more money actually get you when buying shorts/bibs? The fabrics, I'm sure, are different but does the more expensive gear give you better, or higher quality, padding?
As a reasonably new rider, and as I have begun to build my gear, I've opted for the lesser expensive (not cheapest) gear. Just curious what more money will actually get me?
TIA
Ed
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05-11-09, 08:12 AM
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05-11-09, 09:42 AM
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Better fit and better chamois.
I have $$ bibs and $$$ bibs, I can do long rides in both but I'm happier in the $$$ ones.
I have $$ bibs and $$$ bibs, I can do long rides in both but I'm happier in the $$$ ones.
05-11-09, 01:31 PM
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Probably time to move up from the $$ bibs to the $$$ bibs.
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05-11-09, 01:34 PM
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I would say you gain quality up to about $150. After that you pay more for the name and not as noticeable increases in quality.
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i just picked up a pearl izumi bib at REI, about 125 pricetag and it feels awesome. I shopped around for a bit because i wanted something with good quality and a good price. I also got the 20% off for members so another plus.
05-11-09, 01:56 PM
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Same for me, and none of the cheaper shorts are terrible but when you get a bib short with the perfect chamois you appreciate the difference.
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