Rolling up bibs at bottom?
06-19-09, 04:14 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,739
Bikes: 2009 BMC SLX01/2016 Santa Cruz Bronson
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
1 Post
Rolling up bibs at bottom?
I'm 5'11", I have been using XXL bib shorts. I often have to fold over the bottom of my bib shorts a couple times because they are to long. When I was fitted I was told I have really short legs.
Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know of a pair of good quality bib shorts that have a short inseam?
Anyone else have this problem? Anyone know of a pair of good quality bib shorts that have a short inseam?
06-19-09, 11:59 AM
#2
Serious Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO
Posts: 73
Bikes: Walmart Special
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have the same problem with normal shorts and its not because of short legs, but because of a low waist line. 
06-19-09, 12:13 PM
#3
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Death Valley, USA
Posts: 24
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I've noticed that some reviews for the Falconi bib shorts, sold by love2pedal.com, have said that the legs run a bit on the shorter side. The seller has a generous return policy, so you could give them a try and see how they fit.
06-19-09, 02:19 PM
#4
Senior Member
I own 5 pairs of the Falconi bibs. As far as I can tell, the legs are comparable in length to all of the other lycra shorts I own...
06-19-09, 08:43 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marysville, WA
Posts: 463
Bikes: Trek Portland/Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo/LeMond Versailles
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
My Falconi shorts come just above the knee, both bib as well as the baggy variety. I would prefer them to be a little shorter, but technically I think for me they are the length they are supposed to be.
06-19-09, 09:21 PM
#6
just pedal
also found the falconis to be the same length as my other similarly sized shorts... and would also prefer a smidge shorter... or tighter at the cuff... I've got thunder thighs but chicken legs... so it's a smidge loose at the cuff
06-21-09, 12:02 AM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Boulder County, CO
Posts: 1,511
Bikes: '92 22" Cannondale M2000, '92 Cannondale R1000 Tandem, another modern Canndondale tandem, Two Holy Grail '86 Cannondale ST800s 27" (68.5cm) Touring bike w/Superbe Pro components and Phil Wood hubs. A bunch of other 27" ST frames & bikes.
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 110 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Whats the problem with them being too long? I'd love to have some 'knicker' bibs.
06-21-09, 12:24 AM
#8
just pedal
...knickers are fine and well... I'd like a pair myself... but it's when they sit right under the back of the knee they rub around the joint... it'll realy hurt with a long enough ride...
06-22-09, 10:58 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Boulder County, CO
Posts: 1,511
Bikes: '92 22" Cannondale M2000, '92 Cannondale R1000 Tandem, another modern Canndondale tandem, Two Holy Grail '86 Cannondale ST800s 27" (68.5cm) Touring bike w/Superbe Pro components and Phil Wood hubs. A bunch of other 27" ST frames & bikes.
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 110 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
I swear all my bibs & shorts feel like I'm wearing 'Sugar shorts'. I really wish they made 'em proportional...
06-22-09, 11:05 AM
#10
just pedal
er sorry talking about the bands sitting around the knee... I have some leg warmers that gets used a few times a year... I found if the bottom rode up and I didn't pull them down i'd have a nice little rub rash behind the knee
