Long haul Bib shorts

[My Van Go]

Looking for advice on bib shorts for 4 to 8 hrs in the saddle.

 

[simongt]

Personally, tried bibs, can't get on with them for the simple reason that if you need to relieve yourself, you virtually have to strip off - !

 

[J1888]

Looking for advice on bib shorts for 4 to 8 hrs in the saddle.

I don't have either, but the Btwin Aerofit Race Team ones have great reviews, as do the Endura FS II ones

 

[NorthernDave]

I've got a few pairs of B'Twin ones from Decathlon and they're fine for 4-6 hours - I think they're 500 series and 720 series.
I'd probably avoid their basic ones (300?) for that length of time, although they're fine for shorter rides.

 

[Spiderweb]

Personally, tried bibs, can't get on with them for the simple reason that if you need to relieve yourself, you virtually have to strip off - !

You usually pull the front down to have a pee, you maybe had some with a particularly high frontage?

 

[simongt]

You usually pull the front down to have a pee, you maybe had some with a particularly high frontage?

Indeed. To be fair this was about eighteen years ago and they were 'high fronted' with no fly so to speak. I'm sure things have moved on in the meantime - ! Since then the GLW and I have been very happy with Tracksters for the cold weather and Aldi MTB shorts for the warmer months.

 

[Milzy]

Assos

 

[S-Express]

Looking for advice on bib shorts for 4 to 8 hrs in the saddle.

Bibs that fit and are comfy would be my advice. The other bit of advice I would offer is to disregard anyone's recommendations for a certain brand or other, as what suits them may not suit you.

In general terms though, the more you spend (up to a certain point) the better the fit and comfort is likely to be.

 

[vickster]

What's your budget?

Go try some on, see what feels comfy when leaning forwards, a large Evans store will have a good range. Extra bonus, Evans pricematch, so once you've chosen a pair, see if another retailer has in your size cheaper, show guy on till the webpage and Bob's your mother's uncle you can do a quick Google for reviews too, see what others have said just to confirm

 

[StuAff]

Bibs that fit and are comfy would be my advice. The other bit of advice I would offer is to disregard anyone's recommendations for a certain brand or other, as what suits them may not suit you.

That. I've spent all day/night (considerably longer than eight hours…) in Lidl shorts without any discomfort. If you're comfortable, or not, you should stay that way…

 

[vickster]

You usually pull the front down to have a pee, you maybe had some with a particularly high frontage?

You're assuming the OP is male

 

[Spiderweb]

You're assuming the OP is male

He is.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

I've probably got about a dozen pairs of bib shorts including Decathlon, Specialized, Polaris, Merlin and Castelli and can say without doubt that the best ones for long distance are the Merlin Elite bib shorts.

In fact, they are so good I now have 4 pairs and at £45 would be very difficult to beat. Even on rides in excess of 100 miles I have never experienced any discomfort.

https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-wear-elite-cycling-bib-shorts-78605.html

Graham

 

[velovoice]

He is.

He's also in the US, so may not have an Evans round the corner.

 

[vickster]

He's also in the US, so may not have an Evans round the corner.

Or Decathlon Merlin may not deliver

Just noticed that

Pearl Izumi a decent US brand, widely available, $100 should get a decent pair