Suspenders instead of Bibs
02-09-10 | 05:38 PM
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Suspenders instead of Bibs
I've been using my old skiing suspenders to hold up my shorts & tights, and they work great. Adjustable, comfortable, and you can pee without taking everything off.
02-09-10 | 05:50 PM
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The main reason in wearing bibs is to not have a waistband or drawstring cutting off your breathing. VERY COMFORTABLE. I gave up shorts for bibs in 2003 and never looked back. 
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02-09-10 | 07:12 PM
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This thread is a joke, right?
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02-10-10 | 01:24 PM
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
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So how anatomical are these suspenders? Do you wear them over or under the jersy and what colour are they?
Bibs work and like George- 5 pairs of bibs- one pair of conventional shorts. The shorts are for when the bibs are in the wash after a heavy weeks riding. One ride with them and I make certain I have bibs for tomorrows ride.
Bibs work and like George- 5 pairs of bibs- one pair of conventional shorts. The shorts are for when the bibs are in the wash after a heavy weeks riding. One ride with them and I make certain I have bibs for tomorrows ride.
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02-10-10 | 02:47 PM
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Without pics it didn't happen.
The funny face in the picture comes from the effort of sucking in my gut.
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For me, there is only one problem with shorts and tights -- they tend to slide down for some reason, and I end up constantly pulling them up. The suspenders solve that.
02-10-10 | 04:14 PM
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Hey, whatever it takes to hold 'em and you are comfortable with.
Myself, I have a front porch you can sleep a dozen dogs under and I like my bibs. No plumber butt. Elastic at the thigh is stretchy enough to pull aside to pee. At least that's how I do it. Nobody ever taught me otherwise.
Myself, I have a front porch you can sleep a dozen dogs under and I like my bibs. No plumber butt. Elastic at the thigh is stretchy enough to pull aside to pee. At least that's how I do it. Nobody ever taught me otherwise.
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02-12-10 | 11:40 AM
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I use suspenders cuz I wear non cycling specific snow pants and gortex rain pants for commuting this time of year. however I need to adjust them. the other day my legs were a little exposed over my boots and I had to slide the legs down a little. the suspenders follow the trousers meaning 1st my base layer and maybe a fleece shirt, where both get tucked into the trouser. the fleece vest goes over the suspenders and the jacket over everything - so no one ever sees the suspenders. the trousers are loose in the waist and do not bind.
02-12-10 | 01:47 PM
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02-12-10 | 02:21 PM
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I love my bibs, but sometimes I wear knickers or pants that need holding up. 
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02-12-10 | 04:48 PM
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Bib tops are a form-fitting piece of engineered performance material that provides proper suspension to entire garment. A good pair of bibs will be so comfortable as to be virtually unnoticeable, even when riding hundreds of miles. Suspenders? Not so much. For casual rides though, I'm sure they work just fine. Like spd sandals...
02-12-10 | 05:14 PM
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I'd like to read about the bike. Looks like a nice touring set up. I've got an old Bianchi hybrid with flat risers and grip shift I can't make up my mind whether I want to put drops and bar ends on it or chuck it and buy something new.
02-12-10 | 07:50 PM
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Bib tops are a form-fitting piece of engineered performance material that provides proper suspension to entire garment. A good pair of bibs will be so comfortable as to be virtually unnoticeable, even when riding hundreds of miles. Suspenders? Not so much. For casual rides though, I'm sure they work just fine. Like spd sandals...
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
02-12-10 | 07:54 PM
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey