Gel padded bib shorts

[skizxi]

I have my first 2 cycling events this year. 100 miles. Any recommendations for XL bib shorts. Don't really want to spend more than £50. Thanks

 

[vickster]

Don't buy gel ones and look at DHB from Wiggle given the budget (or see what Evans/Sigma have in their clearance from the higher manufacturers). Advantage of these manufacturers is free returns if they don't fit as expected, although bib shorts are designed to fit in riding position not standing up admiring your mankini-clad self in the mirror

Make sure the bike is set up right and the saddle is properly positioned

 

[ianrauk]

DHB from Wiggle.

 

[J1888]

I've got a couple of pairs of Alturas which are good.

Not sure if they do shorts, but I got some Racedevils padded bibtights for the princely sum of £24 thanks to the 20% cyclechat discount...cracking value.

 

[thatname]

A decent saddle is as essential if we are thinking about protecting the derrière. Most bikes sold off the shelf won't necessarily have the right saddle for your butt.

 

[skizxi]

Thanks guys. I've looked at DHB and the range is massive. Can anyone recommend a certain pair.

 

[vickster]

Spend up to your budget, which would be this one

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-race-cycling-bib-short/

Could look at this one too which started at £50, if ok with the colours

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-classic-bib-shorts/

 

[Soltydog]

I bought a pair of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-vaeon-roubaix-pro-padded-bib-short/ last year at close to full price & they are very comfortable even over longer distances. A few weeks ago they were down to half price, so I ordered another pair then, but at £45 I reckon they'll take some beating for value

 

[vickster]

Aren't they furry thermal though being Roubaix? I'm going to assume the OP's sportives are in the summer?

 

[Soltydog]

Aren't they furry thermal though being Roubaix? I'm going to assume the OP's sportives are in the summer?

They are a little, but I reckon they will be ok for summer use. I'm hoping so anyway They are not as 'furry' as winter bib tights that I have

 

[LimeBurn]

I too ride in DHB vaeons and have to say I'm quite happy, but I also wear some Borghini ones from racescene in barnsley which do have a gel insert and have to say they're super comfy so its horses for courses really some will suit you some wont - I've never heard anyone say they dont get on with DHBs though.

 

[vickster]

I don't have any DHB clothing, because the women's are too small for me I buy my cycling kit all over the place, I try to get better brands like Gore and Sportful in the clearance

 

[Soltydog]

The mens DHB stuff is normally good for sizes, I'm taller & bigger than the average cyclist but nearly always the DHB stuff is spot of for sizing, except one top i ordered in XXL that was more like an actual M Gore do some very nice looking stuff, but according to their sizing charts the men's stuff would be too small for me

 

[vickster]

I do have to go for XXL ladies in Gore and Sportful, but a DHB 'race fit' 16 ain't ever going to fit me (well it might do if I was any good at losing weight ) As a large UK retailer, it would be good if Wiggle produced even some of their ladies range in larger sizes as Gore, Sportful, Altura, Endura. They do sell the other brands in those sizes, so shouldn't grumble really

 

[skizxi]

What about these . . . http://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/582020