Originally Posted by
chasm54
And you don't think you'd look ridiculous with perfectly visible cycling shorts under obviously unnecessary other shorts? Tastes differ, clearly. But in that case you'd be better off with baggy shorts with the padded undershorts.
You're just a mass of prejudices, aren't you? Bibs are much more comfortable, but it's a free country...
Nope, I don't think thats ridiculous at all. Just my preference. Also, I'm not saying that anyone else looks ridiculous wearing them. I wouldn't really say that I'm a mass of prejudices, and I didn't realize that folks wore shirts over the bibs. If they do that then whats the purpose of the bibs?
Originally Posted by
Mithrandir
I have 2 pair of shorts from Aerotech Designs:
http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/bigsize.htm
I've got one of the Pro Bike Shorts, and one of the Classic Bike Shorts.
I actually prefer the classic to the pro (even though they're cheaper), since the pro has a rubber band around the bottom of the thighs which is a little tight at the moment, whereas the classic are simply spandex.
Good reminder, I don't like the bottoms that have a ring that is signifigantly tighter than the shorts either.
Originally Posted by
punkncat
I get my cycling pants at Performance. I prefer the "Century" short over others I have tried so far. I also wear a thin pair of gym shorts over the cycling pants unless I am on a group ride or going a long distance. Living in rural Ga is not the place to be running around alone in a set of spandex shorts with a chamouis.
this man gets it.
Originally Posted by
perspiration
A lot of big guys here love the Falconi Deluxe 2 for 1 bibs from
www.love2pedal.com I just got my own pairs and they are really great. Don't worry about what the whole bib package looks like because the straps will be hidden beneath your shirt. I love having the extra coverage on my sides and butt...I never feel self conscious about having plumbers crack, and they never roll down or change position, really!
I didn't really realize that people wore shirts over them. I pictured bam bam bigalo on a bike. I'm serious.
Originally Posted by
goldfinch
So why are you getting chamois lined shorts? Do you have seat issues/chaffing issues? If you are comfortable do what you are doing.
I bought (too many) liner shorts that I wear under regular shorts. I found regular biking shorts with no shorts on top are much more comfortable. Just less stuff moving around and plus I'm cooler in the heat. But I was worried about looking flabby. My legs are fine but the belly is meh. Bearing children and weight loss give me jelly belly. Anyway, my solution was to wear long tops. I buy bigger sizes or I wear non-cycling tops, like a tunic.
Just a thought.
You bring up several good points, the best is why? I don't have any issues with being comfortable or chafing with the compression shorts. I don't NEED to change what I'm doing, just thought I might be missing something. Like maybe I don't know that I'm uncomfortable, because I'ver never known comfort...hmmmmm.
Originally Posted by
jmeissner
I just ordered a pair of Falconi Deluxe bibs from Love2Pedal because of this forum so I am still waiting on those. I have always worn Gore bibs and there really is nothing better - I would like to see how the cheaper Falconi bibs are in comparison.
Don't be afraid to rock the bibs they will change your cycling experience for ever.
What exactly is so great about the bibs? I will keep an open mind with them I guess. How are they so great that they will change my cycling experience forever?