bib shorts v shorts

[Aravis]

I like shorts cos they make going for a quick slash a bit easier for chaps (I presume same for laydeez too)

I had a conversation with a lady cyclist on this subject quite recently that shocked me greatly.

It's non-bib shorts for me, mainly because that's what I have and they work. With the sort of riding I do, a large element is management of discomfort, and the presence or otherwise of a waistband doesn't really register.

 

[nickyboy]

You are kidding on that one, they are both the same.

Really? With shorts I just pull the waistband down which is way easier than hitching the leg of the shorts up. Not owning bibs, how does it work with them?

 

[Milzy]

You just have to stretch them a bit to get your winky out. It's usually shrivelled too, think it's the Lycra reducing blood flow.

 

[Drago]

I poke the end of my bed snake out the leg of my bib tights down by the ankle when having a tinkle.

 

[Slick]

You just have to stretch them a bit to get your winky out. It's usually shrivelled too, think it's the Lycra reducing blood flow.

I always wondered about that. On arrival at work on a winters morning, I was always grateful that nothing happened requiring a hospital worker to cut me out of my shorts.

 

[Drago]

Nice to see you got you're excuses prepared in advance

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Weeing in bibs is that tiny bit trickier admittedly, but the front of the bib stretches down a surprisingly long way so it's possible. You get used to it quickly.

No idea how snapping off a length works, it's probably a complete disrobe I'd imagine. Or a "Radcliffe" is an option I guess, but only if you've been on the real ale.

 

[Slick]

Nice to see you got you're excuses prepared in advance

I certainly have now, Lycra reducing blood flow seems credible.........right?

 

[Welsh wheels]

I like shorts cos they make going for a quick slash a bit easier for chaps (I presume same for laydeez too)

And if you're happened upon while doing your business, it's a lot easier to get shorts back on in a hurry than it is bib shorts.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

OK, as the OP, there is a lot of useful comment here (even if most of it`s about peeing!).

Luckily I`m a bit of a skinny minny and have never noticed the waistband on my shorts. And when it does eventually get warm enough to wear just a cycle jersey, I always wear a vest underneath. So, doing as Mother taught me, I always tuck the vest into my shorts so it keeps my back warm. I mainly wear a vest tho to stop nipple rub but I guess that`s a whole different topic lol

 

[screenman]

Bibs all the way, anything else just will not do. Even better is a skin suit.