What is the advasntage of bibs versus regular shorts? Looking at Assos Brand
03-01-08, 06:49 AM
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What is the advasntage of bibs versus regular shorts? Looking at Assos Brand
HI, I have almost make my mind on buying an Assos cycling shorts / bibs, but am not sure to choose between plain shorts or bibs. I don't own bibs yet, but seems they are very popular in this GREAT forum. What is the main advantages / disadvantages of bibs over plain shorts? Assos offers the Nille in shorts AND bibs, but only the Unos and FI3 S2 on bibs. Are the bibs good for any ride?
Can you wear the bibs without the tops ion place?
Thanks,
Francisco
Can you wear the bibs without the tops ion place?Thanks,
Francisco
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bibs are a bit inconvenient when mother nature calls. Other than that, i prefer bib over short. no worry about showing the rear end. The pad on the Uno is thinner than Mile.
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Generally...
Bibs
Pro's - No butt crack to show, No tight waistband, More comfortable
Con's - usually more expensive, possibly harder to get a good fit (if u are excessively heavy or small for your height), hard/akward to go to bathroom in
Shorts
Pro's - Easy to go to the bathroom in, cheaper
Cons - Tight waistband, Butt crack can hang out, less comfortable then bibs
go with bibs
Bibs
Pro's - No butt crack to show, No tight waistband, More comfortable
Con's - usually more expensive, possibly harder to get a good fit (if u are excessively heavy or small for your height), hard/akward to go to bathroom in
Shorts
Pro's - Easy to go to the bathroom in, cheaper
Cons - Tight waistband, Butt crack can hang out, less comfortable then bibs
go with bibs
03-01-08, 07:26 AM
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no waistband, require much less re-adjustment on long rides.
03-01-08, 07:27 AM
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There was once a thread with the definitive bibs vs. shorts survey. The results:
30% - never tried bibs
5% - tried bibs, prefer shorts
65% - tried bibs, now only wear bibs
It's ridiculous how much better bibs are and how once you try them you'll never go back. SO much better.
30% - never tried bibs
5% - tried bibs, prefer shorts
65% - tried bibs, now only wear bibs
It's ridiculous how much better bibs are and how once you try them you'll never go back. SO much better.
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03-01-08, 07:42 AM
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I bought one pair of shorts and that'll probably be the last ones I buy. Bibs fit better (given you don't carry a beer gut), never have to adjust while riding, and just feel better. I'm so spoiled with my bib, I get annoyed at my running shorts and their fit. Really not much else to it. Probably the only reason to go with shorts is the convenience factor.
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I bought one pair of shorts and that'll probably be the last ones I buy. Bibs fit better (given you don't carry a beer gut), never have to adjust while riding, and just feel better. I'm so spoiled with my bib, I get annoyed at my running shorts and their fit. Really not much else to it. Probably the only reason to go with shorts is the convenience factor.
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much more comfortable IMO
much more comfortable IMO
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Maybe someone else has a link to it--I don't, sadly--but there was once a thread with the definitive bibs vs. shorts survey. The results were something like:
90 - BIBS only
7 - shorts but never tried bibs
3 - shorts
It's ridiculous how much better bibs are and how once you try them you'll never go back. SO much better.
90 - BIBS only
7 - shorts but never tried bibs
3 - shorts
It's ridiculous how much better bibs are and how once you try them you'll never go back. SO much better.
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assos such a great product,great fit rather bibs or shorts.
I have 1 pair of shorts and 1 bibs and not a problem with either one.
I have 1 pair of shorts and 1 bibs and not a problem with either one.
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That guy was a genius. Sadly, his attempts to forestall future threads were in vain.
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Get the Assos bibs.
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They stay in place better, and have something of a girdling effect for those early-season-still-need-to-lose-20-lbs rides. Bought my first pair last summer, bought my second pair the day after. My shorts have been relegated to short rides and keeping my bike clothing drawer from getting too empty.
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Never tried Assos clothing, but for the prices they ask the bibs better do some butt massaging while I'm riding.
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I respectfully dissent. I've tried them all and use them all, including Assos bibs. They are a fine product, but I prefer shorts. If you do go with the Assos bibs, try them on first, they tend to run small.
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If you have to pee (and are a guy) its no different than wearing shorts. (you dont have to take a shoulder strap down)
03-01-08, 11:22 AM
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Shorts suck.
Bibs RULE.
TNoodles is a Fred.
Bibs RULE.
TNoodles is a Fred.
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I was sold on bibs the instant that I saw this picture.
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I was sold on bibs the instant that I saw this picture.
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Generally...
Bibs
Pro's - No butt crack to show, No tight waistband, More comfortable
Con's - usually more expensive, possibly harder to get a good fit (if u are excessively heavy or small for your height), hard/akward to go to bathroom in
Shorts
Pro's - Easy to go to the bathroom in, cheaper
Cons - Tight waistband, Butt crack can hang out, less comfortable then bibs
go with bibs
Bibs
Pro's - No butt crack to show, No tight waistband, More comfortable
Con's - usually more expensive, possibly harder to get a good fit (if u are excessively heavy or small for your height), hard/akward to go to bathroom in
Shorts
Pro's - Easy to go to the bathroom in, cheaper
Cons - Tight waistband, Butt crack can hang out, less comfortable then bibs
go with bibs