Bib shorts for possible convert

[Jon George]

Having wondered what all the fuss was about bib shorts on CC, I was given a pair of summer hand-me-downs (thankfully washed - cheers Andrew) to experiment with. On today's early-morning ride I discovered some of the advantages (though the cold caused JT and his two friends to complain) and I'm looking to buy a new pair (bib shorts, that is). Recommendations please - I could go to £160 if convinced.

Oh, I include a picture of today's dawn at Old Felixstowe for your contemplation.

 

[mattobrien]

In this weather, well at 07:30am today and around 2 degrees, I wore Castelli Sorpasso Windstoppers. They are tights and are amazing. I didn't have cold legs or man parts at all (I have been know to suffer from cold man parts previously on cold rides).

I did have to dodge ice, but that's another issue. The bib tights kept me warm. They retail at £160. If you want to try some, I bought mine from Lifecycle UK, based in Bildeston. They had to order in the Windstopper versions, but had the standard version for me to try on.

I would recommend tights for very cold weather, such as this morning, 3/4 for cool weather and shorts for warmer weather. There you go, an excuse to get a minimum of three sets as the weather changes.

Equally of you don't want to drop £160 on a pair of tights as a first pair, and that is something I empathise with, the dhb vaeon tights from wiggle are good and a lot less, they aren't as warm as the Castellis, but equally aren't as expensive. I have some of these too, along with many other 3/4's and shorts...

 

[Jon George]

There you go, an excuse to get a minimum of three sets as the weather changes.

Thanks, Matt.

 

[SWSteve]

I own a pair of DHB Aeron Pro bibs, very comfortable (I've yet to try a pair of Castelli etc) If I had £160 I would Splash on a pair of fancy tights and another pair of those shorts

 

[outlash]

With the sales on, you could get a pair of both shorts and tights. I have a pair of Gore power bib shorts and they're pretty decent, there's no reason why the tights aren't any different.


Tony.

 

[VamP]

I have Castelli Velocissimo tights, in fact I have two pairs. Never been cold in them, and I have taken them out in some biblical weather. They are a lot nicer than the DHB tights I had previously, and retail around £90. The three quarter version of these is also good.

 

[bahamas]

If you want great bibs go with Castelli or Hincapie

 

[LimeBurn]

Well below your budget but wiggles DHBs have been great so far for me.

 

[ianrauk]

Well below your budget but wiggles DHBs have been great so far for me.

Indeed, well made products and good prices.
You cant really go wrong with DHB.

 

[Jon George]

I've decided to wait awhile. On reflection, I didn't get the wow-I-must-get-some with my initial test, but I'll try again come Spring. Thanks for all the advice, though.

 

[LimeBurn]

I think once you've worn a decent pair you wonder how you coped before.

 

[zizou]

Assos Mille, recently got a pair from ribble for £110 - they are normally about £160 but they are being discontinued so should be some decent offers about

Dhb have alot of fans and i used to like them too but their current bibs are IMO poor compared to what they were like a couple of years ago - the lycra goes see through quickly and there isnt much padding particularly at the front.

 

[uclown2002]

Indeed, well made products and good prices.
You cant really go wrong with DHB.

+1
If I knew 2 years ago what I know now, nearly all my kit would be DHB. I think it's just about all you need.

 

[bahamas]

If you want the wow factor go with Hincapie and Castelli