3/4 bib knickers choose me £60-£120 budget?

[Milzy]

Surprisingly I don’t really want a lot this year.
I do want a decent pair of 3/4’s though. Everything I look at is coming up with mixed reviews even the higher end ones.
Not too bothered about rain proof I want a pad that will be good for a long rides mostly.

 

[Spiderweb]

I’ve just bought some Endura FS260 pro thermo bib knickers with a slightly warmer Roubaix fabric, they are sized correctly, excellent quality and pad is great;
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Endura/FS260-Pro-Thermo-Bib-Knicker/GK3P?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=772558&ds_eid=700000001845766&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=UK_EN_Profit_Google_Shopping_All+Users_Smart_ROAS+700%&ds_cid=71700000089149679&ds_ag=700%+ROAS&ds_agid=58700007557256964&ds_k=PRODUCT_GROUP&ds_kid=92700068062925152&ds_kids=p68062925152&gclid=Cj0KCQiAqvaNBhDLARIsAH1Pq52y0feCeD73Dvs13vV-km8oJfo4HLcTaAhVIrjTnjMcrDduj1OnmZUaAj1yEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

same price at cyclestore, you will get a pop up on their website, if you sign up to newsletter (delete after?) you will get a £5 off £50 spend so knickers will cost £71.49 delivered.
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/endura_fs260_pro_thermal_bib_knicker_2-ID_73311

 

[Blue Hills]

Must say i like the Planet X ones - can often be had for a mere £20 to £25 - I once got three pairs for £50 I think.
Can be worn (at least by me) in a very wide range of temperatures which makes them very versatile - over Christmas I may even experiment with wearing them with Lidl's finest long ski socks - never fear though - I won't be posting a pic for the fashionistas to drool over.

I also find the zip to be handily placed for when you need to do the necessary - no pics of that either.

 

[cougie uk]

I bought some from Planet X 3/4s for ,£30. They've lasted me a few years now and still look as good as new. I've used them for 70 milers with no problems.

 

[Blue Hills]

I bought some from Planet X 3/4s for ,£30. They've lasted me a few years now and still look as good as new. I've used them for 70 milers with no problems.

yep I like them - they don't feel like "fine tailoring", in fact rather tough and maybe slightly "agricultural", but that partly explains their durability I guess. I think I've worn them up to 24 or even touching 25 degrees - felt essentially OK as long as vented OK on my top half.
You seem to have worn yours more than me. Any issues with the zip? I am always concerned about zips on cheaper things.

 

[cougie uk]

25 degrees ? Blimey. These are winter lined with a windproof panel on the front. I'd not be able to wear them easily in high summer. Well I would but I'd sweat a bit.

Zip has been fine so far. It's only a little one anyway.

 

[Blue Hills]

25 degrees ? Blimey. These are winter lined with a windproof panel on the front. I'd not be able to wear them easily in high summer. Well I would but I'd sweat a bit.

Zip has been fine so far. It's only a little one anyway.

we're all different - won't comment on your last sentence.

 

[Sea of vapours]

The Sportful Neo Bibknickers are very good; for me they are at least. £85 list price and mine are lasting well and are extremely comfortable.

 

[vickster]

Buy the 3/4 version of your preferred shorts or longs so get the same pad?
It’s sugoi for me these days

 

[DCLane]

Both Sportful's and Galibier's are excellent: https://www.galibier.cc/product/equipe3-4/

Gore is not.

 

[Milzy]

Both Sportful's and Galibier's are excellent: https://www.galibier.cc/product/equipe3-4/

Gore is not.

Been looking at these. I might wait until Boxing Day & see what sales are on.

 

[vickster]

Sportpursuit always have lots of reduced options

 

[cougie uk]

Sportpursuit always have lots of reduced options

But are they really ? I'm sure a lot of them are made up reductions.

 

[DCLane]

Been looking at these. I might wait until Boxing Day & see what sales are on.

Galibier's e-mail newsletter and Facebook page usually have their discounts.

 

[cougie uk]

Galibier stuff is good but I've not had their shorts. Get those and report back ;-)