So Im A Bib Convert....
08-17-06 | 03:15 PM
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So Im A Bib Convert....
Picked up a pair of Performance Gel Bibs yesterday and wore them out today on my ride. For the money ($39.95 on sale), I figured even if I hated them it wouldn't be any big loss. Tried on and bought a pair of larges. I wasn't sure I was going to like them as I felt like they were sliding down my neck muscles and I figured I'd be yanking at them for my entire ride but didn't work out that way. They are much more comfortable than shorts and about the only downside I can see is figuring out how to use them bathroom with them on.
+1 for bibs!!
+1 for bibs!!
08-17-06 | 03:22 PM
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-1....tried them....didnt' like them much...then the dog chewed the galluses off of them, so I replaced them with shorts.....stupid dog!
08-17-06 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rob999
I got my first pair of bibs 2 weeks ago and almost started the same thread...
My only regret is that it took me so long to try them.
I still have more shorts but something tells me the bibs will be in higher rotation.
My only regret is that it took me so long to try them.
I still have more shorts but something tells me the bibs will be in higher rotation.
08-17-06 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JayC
That's pretty much how I feel.. unfortunately bibs are harder to slide by Spousal Unit 1.0.
08-17-06 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Cromulent
Spousal Unit 1.0? You planning on upgrading? Spousal Unit XP, maybe? Or maybe not, you don't want her to run Windows.
Im holding out for Spousal Unit Vista.. I figure with her new interface, she should be the best spousal unit EVER!!!
08-17-06 | 03:34 PM
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Got my first bib this year after 20+ years of riding/racing. Now regular shorts drive me crazy.
But God help you if you have bathroom needs after you're all dressed with a bib. Oh well.
But God help you if you have bathroom needs after you're all dressed with a bib. Oh well.
08-17-06 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JayC
Tried on and bought a pair of larges. +1 for bibs!!
Last edited by af2nr; 08-17-06 at 07:37 PM.
08-17-06 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by af2nr
What size Performance shorts do you wear? I just got my first bibs this week and they are a large also, but they are Voler and were on sale. I have a couple pair of Performance shorts that are medium though so I'm not sure what size bib I would need from Performance?
08-17-06 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JayC
Large in those also but I do feel like the bibs are a little bigger than the shorts.
08-17-06 | 08:32 PM
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Once you've gone bib, you never go back.
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I have a pair of Nalini pro bibs - very nice, but I love my Performance Gel bibs the best.
As for bodily functions - well the first one isn't bad. Big Business requires removal of the shirt, so I feel like George Costanza.
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I have a pair of Nalini pro bibs - very nice, but I love my Performance Gel bibs the best.
As for bodily functions - well the first one isn't bad. Big Business requires removal of the shirt, so I feel like George Costanza.
08-17-06 | 08:37 PM
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But what about for big boys. I can't imagine those being comfortable with a belly.
08-17-06 | 08:43 PM
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I haven't tried bibs yet, but I don't have to adjust my new Cannondale's. With my old shorts, I had to keep on adjusting them and stuff because the legs and waist weren't that tight, and the chamoix was a thin as a cigarette paper, but now that I got some high end shorts, I haven't had to touch them yet, except for when I pulled my cellphone out of the ass pocket to call for a ride after I got my 2nd puncture of the day. I'm NEVER going to buy Continental tires again.
08-17-06 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
But what about for big boys. I can't imagine those being comfortable with a belly.
the last thing he/she wants to see is your plumbers butt while they're drafting. bibs solve that delicate issue.
08-17-06 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
But what about for big boys. I can't imagine those being comfortable with a belly.
08-17-06 | 10:15 PM
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Some bibs have a zip to gain access to the spousal unit.
08-17-06 | 10:58 PM
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Im about 6 foot, 230.. I dont have a lot of gut but they are comfortable for me.
08-18-06 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
But God help you if you have bathroom needs after you're all dressed with a bib. Oh well.
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08-18-06 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
forget about your comfort and think about the comfort of your training partner.
the last thing he/she wants to see is your plumbers butt while they're drafting. bibs solve that delicate issue.
the last thing he/she wants to see is your plumbers butt while they're drafting. bibs solve that delicate issue.
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08-18-06 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggziff
you people are a bad influence...now I'm thinking I need some bibs....
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08-18-06 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by garysol1
May not be an issue where you live but bibs are a bit warmer to wear than shorts. Todays high here is forcast for 100deg and thee is no way I am going to wear my bibs on todays ride.
