Bib Shorts

[cycleGeoff]

I bought a medium 32-34 standard short from tenn because although i am a 31 "waist i still find them tight around the leg, are the bib shorts any better fitting?

I also use Tenn-outdoors products and I think they're pretty good. They just got some new bib shorts in, in my opinion they're better than the ones you got ( I also have a pair of those, but replaced them with these)

Here's a link to the new bib shorts, they're more expensive but I like the professional feel of them:

BIBSHORTS

 

[jonbrackenridge]

Ive got the SKY Lycra and the shorts are outstanding well worth the money as i have a pair of "cheapo" £10-£20 ones and the pads in them are nowhere near as good or comfortable on longer rides but guessing thats what your paying for really lol

 

[Nebulous]

After a lot of head scratching I've just got a pair of bib shorts.
Altura Airstream

I haven't had a chance to try them out yet I've only tried them on - but the pad seems thicker and more comfortable than my cheap shorts and they fit well. The grippers round the leg are pretty tight, but hopefully that wont cause any issues.

 

[rockyraccoon]

After a lot of head scratching I've just got a pair of bib shorts.
Altura Airstream

I haven't had a chance to try them out yet I've only tried them on - but the pad seems thicker and more comfortable than my cheap shorts and they fit well. The grippers round the leg are pretty tight, but hopefully that wont cause any issues.

Could you try them out on a ride and come back here with your opinion, please? I've been thinking about getting them but I wasn't sure about the pad quality. Thanks

 

[ianrauk]

After a lot of head scratching I've just got a pair of bib shorts.
Altura Airstream

I haven't had a chance to try them out yet I've only tried them on - but the pad seems thicker and more comfortable than my cheap shorts and they fit well. The grippers round the leg are pretty tight, but hopefully that wont cause any issues.

I have the exact same shorts ordered from the exact same place. Wore them on a 142 mile ride at the weekend. An excellent comfortable pair of Bibshorts. An excellent fit,

 

[NorthernSky]

I have the exact same shorts ordered from the exact same place. Wore them on a 142 mile ride at the weekend. An excellent comfortable pair of Bibshorts. An excellent fit,

poor shorts

 

[Nebulous]

Could you try them out on a ride and come back here with your opinion, please? I've been thinking about getting them but I wasn't sure about the pad quality. Thanks

How much patience have you got?

I'm doing the Etape Caledonia at the weekend, which is why I bought them. That will give them a good try, and I'll report back afterwards.

 

[Nebulous]

poor shorts

Any reason why?

They seem to get pretty good reviews - from Wiggle customers for instance.

I've got nothing to compare them with, as all I have so far are Sports Direct tights and Lidl's, both 3/4s and shorts. I'm happy enough with all of them, but the Altura's do seem like a step-up, particularly in the pad.

 

[ianrauk]

Any reason why?

They seem to get pretty good reviews - from Wiggle customers for instance.

I've got nothing to compare them with, as all I have so far are Sports Direct tights and Lidl's, both 3/4s and shorts. I'm happy enough with all of them, but the Altura's do seem like a step-up, particularly in the pad.

methinks his post was in jest....in relation to a test ride of the shorts of 142miles in one ride.

 

[NorthernSky]

methinks his post was in jest....in relation to a test ride of the shorts of 142miles in one ride.

sorry, yes just a joke


i went for the Shutt VR coolmax. they seem good but i'll wait until i get my new saddle (Fizik aliante gamma) before i report, because i havent done any big miles in them. in fact i'm all new to this and have never done more than 40miles (hence shock at ianrauk )

 

[cycleGeoff]

I used those before... it was about a year ago and they weren't very well made. Loose stitching with a few snags. I got a refund, but then again they could have just been a bad pair. I have heard other people liking them though.

 

[cycleGeoff]

And good luck on that ride by the way!

 

[John the Monkey]

I used those before... it was about a year ago and they weren't very well made. Loose stitching with a few snags. I got a refund, but then again they could have just been a bad pair. I have heard other people liking them though.

Shutt? My pair were rather good, just too short in the body for me. Still wear 'em for commutes, No problems with build quality.

 

[Nebulous]

sorry, yes just a joke


i went for the Shutt VR coolmax. they seem good but i'll wait until i get my new saddle (Fizik aliante gamma) before i report, because i havent done any big miles in them. in fact i'm all new to this and have never done more than 40miles (hence shock at ianrauk )

Sometimes I'm just too serious for my own good.

Call me Earnest.

 

[NorthernSky]

yeah the Shutt are my first pair of bibs and like most people i'm sure, my head was done in trying to pick some. most of the time there is just too much choice so i just went for these or i would never have bought anything. i hope by going the extra few quid (i got 15% off with code TDF15 ) i've got something thats lasts.

they seem well made and the guys at Shutt seem honest/genuine and they are made in the UK so thats got to be better than asia or similar. i don't know but when i see 'made in vietnam' i just think poor quality not always the case i'm sure but...

like i said i'll have to wait for a few more rides to give a proper opinion.