bib shorts - your experience of these manufacturers please

[the_mikey]

My cycling wardrobe contains shorts from dhb and Northwave, I'm quite happy with them.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Can we have the ones you don't like?

Of course Mate; let me know when you're down my way and I'll lay-on tea and cake too!

 

[colinr]

I have Shutt and dhb, prefer Shutt because they seem to fit me a bit better.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

FYI: a tale of two retailers...

 

[Ajax_Gaz]

Really interested to know what shorts you've gone for? Reading your other thread and feedback from this suggest the Shutt clothing could be worth buying.

Quite tempted by the classic bib shorts but i'd be grateful to know which you've gone for and how you find them once arrived.

Cheers!

 

[HLaB]

I picked up two pairs of Nalini's for £12 a while back, I forget the model but there 6 panel iirc, not the thickest of pads but surprisingly comfortable, mine are excellent vfm imo.
My most comfortable pair (best padded) are my Santini bib longs.
My brother also bought at the start of summer on the basis of their reviews, the only negative review was that 'the pad was too thick', perfect

 

[martint235]

I've got, in order of preference, Nike, Pearl izumi, Briko and Altura. I regularly ride 130 - 150 miles in everything but the Altura. I use those for commuting but feel if anything that they have too much padding

Sent while following my Garmin's instructions

 

[Wobblers]

The problem with shorts is that everyone's different so what suits me may not be ideal for you.

Saying that, there are brands that tend to get recommended more than others.

I'm not impressed with the pad in Lusso coolmax shorts, but their Progel shorts are outstanding - in fact, they're just about the most comfortable shorts for under £60 that I've tried. You'll see plenty of people wearing them on the FNRttC, which is as good a recommendation as you're likely to get.

Santini's coolmax pad is good - you can get the Santini Top from Prendas for £40 and it's very good indeed. I've no qualms about wearing them for long club runs.

I've found Altura ProGel shorts good for short distances, but uncomfortable after a couple of hours in the saddles.

 

[mr Mag00]

dhb order smaller than youthink you need!

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Really interested to know what shorts you've gone for? Reading your other thread and feedback from this suggest the Shutt clothing could be worth buying.

Quite tempted by the classic bib shorts but i'd be grateful to know which you've gone for and how you find them once arrived.

Cheers!

I got the Shutt Classic bibs: they were promptly delivered, a good fit (Shutt size by height rather than waist, which makes sense), good quality and having ridden some distance (including a 200km stint) in them can report that they are very comfortable.

I'll be buying some more!

 

[sabian92]

I've got DHB bibs - comfy and prevent chaffing, but they could pad them slightly more, but that's personal.

 

[Glover Fan]

I've got some team katusha bib shorts that are made by santini and the coolmax pad is very comfortable. If only I had a decent saddle to go with it!

 

[Beaker39]

I got the Shutt Classic bibs: they were promptly delivered, a good fit (Shutt size by height rather than waist, which makes sense), good quality and having ridden some distance (including a 200km stint) in them can report that they are very comfortable.

I'll be buying some more!

I wonder how good the Pro ones are? How can they be £50 better? Still tempted though

 

[Bodie]

I have two pairs of Trek shorts that are very good indeed. The 'Circuit' ones are sadly discontinued now or I would have bought some more. I notice that these are on sale and could be a good buy as long as you don't mind the branding

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/120283.html

 

[Ajax_Gaz]

I got the Shutt Classic bibs: they were promptly delivered, a good fit (Shutt size by height rather than waist, which makes sense), good quality and having ridden some distance (including a 200km stint) in them can report that they are very comfortable.

I'll be buying some more!

Really good to hear - how did you go about getting yours that much cheaper?