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Wiki List of Bibs/Shorts

Old 11-27-17, 12:41 PM
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Wiki List of Bibs/Shorts

Many ask about bibs and shorts and it might be useful to create a wiki list of sorts.

If you are using or have purchased bibs or shorts then please post a brief summary and review using the format:
Make and Model - include the model year if you can.
Link to manufacturer's website if possible
Your price and purchase location
Date Purchased
Brief description and subjective impressions
I will edit this post as a table of contents

  1. 2017 Assos T_Milleshorts_S7 Bibshorts - Post 2
  2. 2017 7Mesh MK2 Bibshorts - Post 2
  3. 2017 Rapha Classic Bib Shorts II - Post 2

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2017 Assos T_Milleshorts_S7 Bibshorts
https://www.assos.com/en_m/assos-roa...milleshorts-s7
Price Paid: $159 @ Backcountry
Date Purchased: Sept 2017
Very racy. They claim a less restrictive, regular guy cut but that is because they simply left off about 3" of material on the side and front panels, just lowered the opening. What doesn't exist can't be restrictive, I guess but roadside nature breaks are very easy. Luxurious but somehow plastic feel to the fabric compared to others. The chamois is everything you need, nothing you don't - one density and about the size of the bike seat. OK coverage up front. Great for fast group rides with the big boys.

2017 7Mesh MK2 Bibshorts
MK2 Bib Short Men's
Price Paid: $150 @ 7Mesh
Date Purchased: Spring 2017
Hot. Fabric is a little thicker than most shorts and the chamois is very generous, sewn to a second layer of fabric to form a "hammock" to prevent chaffing. The extra padding and fabric, along with a wide Y shaped yoke contribute to this being a very warm pair of shorts. I cannot use them above 70° f. The Elastic Interface chamois is like riding your old, rich uncle's mid-70's Cadillac - outstanding front coverage and three densities. This is my go-to bib for long, rough gravel rides, but not in Georgia summers. When paired with Castelli Nanoflex knee warmers are about as warm as Nanoflex bib knickers. 7 Mesh size charts are very accurate and can be relied upon.

2017 Rapha Classic Bib Shorts II
https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/c...roduct/BSS02XX
Price Paid: $185 @ Rapha
Date Purchased: Summer 2017
Absolutely beyond comfortable. Chamois is single density and reasonably generous. OK coverage in the front. They disappear when you put them on. I wear these for long days on the road bike. Traditional leg grippers hold Gu packets nicely. Whether they are worth it isn't the point, but I did get them on sale. Free lifetime crash or wear out repair if you buy them from the Rapha site. Size chart at Rapha is very accurate.
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I hope others will follow your lead and post "front coverage." Some are really skimpy in this regard. Annoying to have to adjust before going in a store or when riding in mixed company. Pet peeve....
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What you really want isn't a wiki, or a list, but a queryable database. And no, that's not me volunteering!
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Have you created one for ... what was it ... windproof jerseys(?) ... yet?
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Originally Posted by Machka
Have you created one for ... what was it ... windproof jerseys(?) ... yet?
Wind block base layers?

A list of 2016 models is at https://atlantabikerides.blogspot.co...resources.html
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