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06-19-10 | 12:03 AM

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scirocco

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Originally Posted by SkinnyLegs

Bibs aren't really necessary if you're skinny. There's no chance you'll be showing buttcrack or have to worry about a tight waistband if you're built like a twig.

^^^^This. Shorts work just fine provided the waistband hasn't lost its stretch. But bibs are also very nice. I wear them for longer rides unless it's really hot and I don't want the straps and extra layer of fabric up to my ribs.

06-19-10 | 12:09 AM

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06-19-10 | 12:30 AM

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I prefer shorts but my crack complains about all the sunlight getting in so I go bibs.

06-19-10 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyLegs

Bibs aren't really necessary if you're skinny. There's no chance you'll be showing buttcrack or have to worry about a tight waistband if you're built like a twig.

When I was built like a twig I still preferred bibs. Just better, period.

Not built like a twig anymore, more like a small stick.

06-19-10 | 11:02 PM

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No, but bibs are more comfortable.

Yup

06-19-10 | 11:44 PM

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yes.

06-20-10 | 09:06 AM

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Same as what others here said. Always use bibs except when on trainers.

06-20-10 | 12:10 PM

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06-20-10 | 02:35 PM

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Do people still talk like that? Ask what your wife thinks, she might have a different opinion.

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06-20-10 | 02:40 PM

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Bikes: I just ride them, they own me.

Are bibs necessary? No.
Are bibs better/more comfortable? Probably.

Honestly, ride what you want, and find most comfortable. Keep in mind that not all bibs are the same (just like not all shorts are the same).

For me, I haven't worn a pair of shorts since the early 90s or so...It's all bibs, and until something better is invented, it will always be bibs.

For those who haven't tried them and are knocking them: wow, what an informed opinion you have?!

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06-20-10 | 02:49 PM

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from my perspective, bibs (the right ones) are more supportive for the male anatomy. They hold things tighter, and for me that is necessary.

06-20-10 | 03:08 PM

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I can see how bibs, whilst extremely hot on girls, are probably a nusiance.

The whole toilet thing must be a pain, and also guys probably don't care so much if they can see your butt crack.

06-21-10 | 08:11 AM

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Thread cleaned up, insults removed. Please stop the bickering and continue on topic.

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06-21-10 | 11:10 AM

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Shorts ftw.

Have no need to pay the extra cash for lycra suspenders.

06-21-10 | 11:17 AM

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Bibs. Less pressure around the waist is a good thing when you're bent over all day. Doubly good if your stomach isn't doing a very good job of tolerating the food/drink you just had.