lol - years ago when I was in my early 20s, I wish I could afford bibs - I was very into road biking, traffic at night was nearly non-existent and they probably would have saved me much discomfort. I've tried regular compression shorts from newer brands like UA and Shock Dr - and quite frankly, they don't provide support - they only seem to add an extra layer of visual protection against accidental sightings.

I'd be curious to know how functional the non-padded shorts designed for biking perform.. before investing in them. Today I incorporate biking with other fitness activities - like riding it to the gym, or light off-road trails for a cardio workout versus jogging - and nothing seems to outperform the standard "classic" brand mesh supporters--they effectively keep me from having to readjust; which simply isn't cool at the gym nor convenient on a bike.