View Poll Results: What's your status?
Never tried Bibs.
179
32.25%
Tried Bibs, didn't like them, now I buy shorts.
24
4.32%
Tried Bibs, now I only buy Bibs.
352
63.42%
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Bibs vs. Shorts Poll...
05-13-07, 07:53 PM
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Bibs vs. Shorts Poll...
How many times has this come up?
In order to put an end to it once and for all, I've started a poll which I believe will show that most of the people who try Bibs end up buying Bibs from there on out.
Prove me right/wrong.
In order to put an end to it once and for all, I've started a poll which I believe will show that most of the people who try Bibs end up buying Bibs from there on out.
Prove me right/wrong.
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05-13-07, 08:00 PM
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the first pair of shorts i bought was a pair of mountain bike shorts. the second pair i bought was bibs and I really really liked them. bibs are all i will buy as long as i cycle.
05-13-07, 08:12 PM
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I was hoping the poll question was going to be the number of times this has come up. I was going to vote "1,213,309 times (this month)", or the closest option.
05-13-07, 08:20 PM
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Hey, I'm trying to put an end to this. Then we can have an FAQ rather than a forum, which is my real goal.
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05-13-07, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
Hey, I'm trying to put an end to this.
05-13-07, 08:35 PM
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I am fairly lean and don't have a big gut (5'9" 160 lbs) so if I don't have a problem or discomfort with my shorts, would I really want straps over my shoulders? It doesn't sound real comfortable if you ask me.
05-13-07, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by trek1
I am fairly lean and don't have a big gut (5'9" 160 lbs) so if I don't have a problem or discomfort with my shorts, would I really want straps over my shoulders? It doesn't sound real comfortable if you ask me.
05-13-07, 08:52 PM
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Exactly.
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
You won't even feel those straps.
Can't vote right now. Never tried bibs, but purchased my first pair yesterday. Will vote after my maiden bib ride
Hope its not option (3)...
05-13-07, 08:55 PM
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I used to ride shorts, until I tried bibs, they really get pressure off your waist area, and allows your whole body to feel more relaxed without that pressure.
05-16-07, 11:20 AM
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I was a bit skeptical about bibs, so I recently bought the Giordana's mentioned in threads a few days back. The things absolutely rock. My next shorts purchase (whenever that may be) will most definitely be a pair of bibs.
05-16-07, 01:03 PM
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I've yet to try them but my curiousity has been aroused.
05-16-07, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ElJamoquio
How many times has this come up?
In order to put an end to it once and for all (yeah, right), I've started a poll which I believe will show that most of the people who try Bibs end up buying Bibs from there on out.
Prove me right/wrong.
In order to put an end to it once and for all (yeah, right), I've started a poll which I believe will show that most of the people who try Bibs end up buying Bibs from there on out.
Prove me right/wrong.
05-16-07, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by -VELOCITY-
I've yet to try them but my curiousity has been aroused.
05-16-07, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
steady there big man. bongo might think you meant something else.
05-16-07, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
steady there big man. bongo might think you meant something else.
05-16-07, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
steady there big man. bongo might think you meant something else.
05-16-07, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaireau
Can't vote right now. Never tried bibs, but purchased my first pair yesterday. Will vote after my maiden bib ride
Hope its not option (3)...
Hope its not option (3)...
Tried them today on my ride. 45 miles with absolutely no problems.
I am hooked. Voted for option 3.
05-16-07, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cromulent
Just wait until his curiosity has peaked. Then he'll have to go satisfy his curiosity for himself.
But that was funny.
05-16-07, 02:08 PM
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Bought my first pair of bibs last year and will never go back. Well worth the extra money.