Bib shorts.

[gavroche]

What good quality, well padded and comfortable bib shorts that will not give me a sure bum after 30 miles? Please, what shop and how much to expect to pay?

 

[Dayvo]

Craft are very good and comfortable. Not sure of their availability in the UK, though.

For example:

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15906815/craft-men-s-rise-bib-shorts-15906815

 

[Milkfloat]

Like saddles they are very personal, although I do find that generally you do get more comfort for more money. My long distance bib is anything with the Castelli endurance pad, but I can get close to perfection with Endura.

 

[vickster]

Ones that fit you properly with the right shaped pad. What do you use currently?

 

[ianrauk]

For price and quality I really like DHB.
However as with all these type things, what is good for one person is not necessarily good for another.

 

[DCLane]

Craft are very good and comfortable. Not sure of their availability in the UK, though.

For example:

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15906815/craft-men-s-rise-bib-shorts-15906815

+1 to the Craft shorts - on LEL I rode 800km in one go on them before changing.

Pearl Izumi Quest are good non-bib shorts and decent value.

 

[NorthernDave]

I've never had a problem with the bibshorts from Decathlon - 500-series or above, under £25 when on offer.

 

[gavroche]

Ones that fit you properly with the right shaped pad. What do you use currently?

FDX, Crane, Funkier. FDX have the best padding so far. I think I will have to invest more into better labels. Might try Castelli.

 

[graham bowers]

I was wondering the same a few years ago and bought some Planet X 365's as a relatively cheap experiment. Most of my rides are in the 30 to 50 mile range however I do up to 100 miles from time to time. I've bought a few more sets since however they seem to last well, I still use the first ones I bought. There may be better, however I have no wish to do the research.

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXP3BS/planet-x-pro-line-365-x-bib-shorts

 

[User169]

Rapha Core bibs are the ones I've had that give best bang for buck. Tried more expensive ones from Rapha which I haven't liked as much.

Café du Cycliste are my faves.

 

[Elybazza61]

Rapha Core bibs are the ones I've had that give best bang for buck. Tried more expensive ones from Rapha which I haven't liked as much.

Café du Cycliste are my faves.

Another vote for the Raphas and I have no issues with other Rapha shorts(pro team and cargo);these are used with Brooks Cambium saddles and pad/saddle interface is usually a factor,unfortunately this is usually a suck it(or sit on it) and see scenario.

Also good (for me) are This Is Cambridge and Chapeau.

 

[Broadside]

I use the higher end DHB shorts which have a pad for longer rides, I find them pretty good.

I have also got a pair of Castelli bib shorts which were a bit more than DHB but the pad (for me) is amazing.

 

[MrGrumpy]

I've never had a problem with the bibshorts from Decathlon - 500-series or above, under £25 when on offer.

These are ok but size up from my experience.

 

[dhd.evans]

FDX are cheap and cheerful; best bang for buck IMHO. I own bib longs, big 3/4 and big shorts from them.

Recently purchased Decathlon Triban bib shorts in the same sizing i would get FDX (Medium). I am not medium in Decathlon sizes... (size 34 waist).

 

[MrGrumpy]

link ?