RedVVing19

I currently own two Performance Ultra shorts and one Ultra bib, looking to try some other bibs in the $150 dollar range. Are the Voler with trilogy pad an upgrade or same level?

canam73

I have both and I find the the chamois pretty similar. I'm in the minority in that I don't like rubber leg grippers so I actually prefer the Ultra.

WhyFi

I'm not a fan of the chamois in the Performance Ultra - too dense/thick for me. I prefer thin/flexible, like the Giordana Silverlines - at full price they're usually around $120, but you can often find them for less.

RedVVing19

Ultras were my first short/bib, so I can't really compare to others. The pad is really thick, just have a feeling better is out there

Gluteus

I have both. Ultras are not what they used to be (I think they changed manufacturer).
Voler = better IMO.

eja_ bottecchia

You didn't ask, but the Pearl Izumi Elite are very good, long lasting and comfy. The price is in the same range as the others you mentioned.

rangerdavid

Depends on which Voler bibs you want. I prefer the Voler bibs with the Trilogy pad over anything Performance has. Actually I prefer those over everything except Castelli Progetto X2 pads. The Voler trilogy pad shorts have good compression, and the pad fits me just right. Not so big it feels like a diaper, and not so thin my ass hurts on rides over 60 miles.

JonnyUtah75

If you like Voler, you might want to look into Hammer's Bergamo line. I have both their Voler and Bergamo bibs, and the Bergarmos are substantially more comfortable IMO. Plus they are only about $80.

RedVVing19

Was thinking Elite FS with Trilogy
https://voler.com/browse/product/li/1110266BLKXSM

The new bibs use Chrono SLM, havent seent reviews on them
https://voler.com/browse/product/li/1110503BORSML

Campag4life

Agree with this. Have owned both. I returned the Ultras. I thought they were horrible. No comparison to me.
HTH.

bicyclinghub

Try the Castelli Endurance bibs

Jeepnut22 

Voler with the Trilogy Pad... Done...

TANC

Tried many, and these are my favorites.

FLvector

Voler with the Trilogy pad are nice, but I like these more, especially for longer rides.

canam73

Take a close look. Notice anything?

Voler Trilogy:

Performance Ultra:

And no, it's not just the mold that's the same. As I said earlier, I have both in 2012 models. Same thickness, same density. The only thing that is different is the color of the face fabric and the logo at the back.

dekindy

I have the Elite FS in red and black and love them. Would love to try the Estrella but have purchased the Elite on sale and purchased the entire 2011 Voler team kit for less than a $100 and another kit, Forte?, that is out of production also for around $100 so I have plenty of bibshorts for quite awhile. I am buying USA Voler exclusively from now on. Just watch for sales and closeouts and can usually get free shipping.

Grambo

I have been very impressed with the Voler bibs. I had been riding high end Assos bibs but decided to try the Voler bibs and find them every bit as comfortable at less than 1/2 the price of the Assos bibs. Also, as WhyFi mentioned the Giordana bibs are very comfortable / high quality at a similar price point.

FLvector

I bought a few bibs with the Estrella pad and they are now my favorites for longer rides.

RedVVing19

That was one of the reason for my post, looked awful similar minus the color

Hiro11

I like the Ultras, especially given the cost. Tyhe waffle fabric is very durable and low friction. The PB Ultra Max shorts have silicone grippers and superior fabric/construction to the Ultra 2s. They're usually on sale for ~$70 (as they are right now). These are great shorts for the money.

Nachoman

I liike the voler bib with the trilogy pad, but I tend to favor a thicker pad. I've never tried the ultras though.

cycledogg

I second the reccomendation for Pearl Izumi Elite. I have been using PI bibs for a long time and have no complaints on price or performance. I also have/use Performance bibs but perfer PI.

Clipped_in

I've owned 4 sets of Ultra bibs and they were ok. I have found that I don't prefer the thicker chamois because it tends to chafe at the edges.

For my money there is no better bib in the price range you are looking at than the Louis Garneau Neo Power Bib Short. These are comparable to much more expensive bibs yet their price comes in under your $150 price point. Way, way, way better than the Ultras IMO.

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