i too prefer LG shorts, usualy just the regular classic's, because they're one of the only makers that still used non-exposed elastics, at least around here. I haven't tried bibs, just cause they don't seem like their worth the exra $$, and regular shorts do the job fine for me.
I get my shorts at mec.ca, for around 34$ cdn, so 27$ us? whidh is pretty good for around here.