Expensive shorts, worth it or waste?

[Mark1978]

I'm about to try ordering from Aliexpress. not sure on the padding quality in the bibshorts, but i'll report back with how good they are

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014...e-bike-wear-shirt-bibs-shorts/1652250063.html

 

[ChrisEyles]

Cheapo sports direct muddfy fox shorts for me all the way, and no complaints so far, up to 5hrs in the saddle. Padding is not too thick, but I don't think I'd necessarily want any more. Mind you if anyone want to lend me a £100 pair of shorts I am prepared to change my mind

Some saddle cream is definitely a worthy investment on longer rides, comfort-wise.

Of course without a decent bike fit and the right saddle, even the best shorts aren't going to make the difference... I'd definitely rather drop that sort of money on a nice brooks than on a pair of shorts!

Edit: Having said that, if it made the difference to me in terms of riding enjoyment, it'd be worth every penny, no question.

 

[BAtoo]

Recently did 1000M+ in 2 weeks using some Planet-X £35 bibs bery good for the money and I would not like to have done the ride in my £20 Tenn shorts.... (or denim for that matter....)

 

[Biscuitfrisky]

I have happily done 100 and a number of 75ish mile rides wearing my cheap as chips Muddy Fox shorts from Sports Direct. YMMV

Love the muddyfox shorts!

 

[Colby]

Foxracing makes really good biking shorts and so does under armour

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I did my 158 miler yesterday wearing a pair of DHB shorts, cost just over twenty quid

 

[Mark1978]

I have found that the shorts i bought from aliexpress to be pretty good for the price. Good padding, just the same as my altura ones. Have done up to 90 miles in them with very little discomfort.

 

[Arthur]

I have found that the shorts i bought from aliexpress to be pretty good for the price. Good padding, just the same as my altura ones. Have done up to 90 miles in them with very little discomfort.

That's worth knowing. I've hesitated from buying through aliexpress, as a lot of their stuff (named-brand kit especially) is so incredibly cheap compared to any UK online retailer, and the fact it usually is sent direct from Chinese suppliers has made me assume it's likely to be poor-quality counterfeit stuff.

 

[vickster]

Certainly counterfeit

 

[Mark1978]

Yep, counterfeit unless you buy a generic non-team one.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Recently did 1000M+ in 2 weeks using some Planet-X £35 bibs bery good for the money and I would not like to have done the ride in my £20 Tenn shorts.... (or denim for that matter....)

Just got a pair of planet-x Pro-Line 365 bib shorts and so far they are the best I have had. I also have On-One Raceline Bib Shorts these are ok but prefer the proline I had hoped to try the Planet X Clubman Bib Shorts but I haven't yet.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Worth it....I've got several pairs of Assos bib shorts and wouldn't ride without them.

Glad to hear it

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Glad to hear it

Not saying owt

 

[Globalti]

Expensive shorts wouldn't be any good if they weren't expensive, would they?

dhb for me, alwyas comfortable. The only time I've had a problem was one day recently on C2C when I allowed myself to get very sweaty and began to feel a sore spot in the saddle area. Changed to a non-sweaty top, cooled down and dried off and I was fine.