Bibs VS Shorts
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haha they're great, right? I have 3 pair. even use them at the gym (under gym shorts) cuz they have such good moisture management. they're good on weight training machines, stationary bikes of course & running the treadmil. I like how I can wash them & they dry overnight just hanging up. I have 2 of the the newer ones with the wide band around the thigh & 1 old one with the narrow tight band. not as comfortable but if I haven't done a wash ...
Yep, exactly what I was thinking. Zoot shorts are awesome.
They are great at the gym, under running shorts for trail runs and I even wear them under very light running shorts to cut the grass.
I wore one pair threadbare and had to retire them. Lasted almost a decade.
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You wear a jersey with your bibs? It's more stylish and convenient to go without.
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I wear a jersey for the riding pleasure of everyone around me
(but to be fair, my bibs are for cold weather riding, I just figured the bib portion was analogous regardless of the length of the bottoms)
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I had some bibs. The straps started shredding and I sewed them back a couple of times before I disposed of them. I now have two nice Aero Tech shorts that I prefer over bibs regardless of the benefits others may have experienced.
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I did my research on here and went straight to bibs. I have zero regrets.
Bibs have no waistband to chafe and no possibility of sliding down. The chamois stays in place. 'nuff said.
Bibs have no waistband to chafe and no possibility of sliding down. The chamois stays in place. 'nuff said.
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I chuckle when I see the occasional noob wearing a cycling jersey UNDER bibs.
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I got a pair of bibs and don't like them. I have the beer gut going but never had a problem with a decent pair of regular shorts staying in place--which is very odd, as regular non-bike shorts always like to migrate downward. But not bike shorts. Never had a problem with plumbers cleavage either. So the bibs are relegated to the back of the drawer. Maybe I got the wrong pair. Maybe I'll like them after losing the gut. But for now... don't like.
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