Ladies bib shorts recommendation

[Reynard]

Decathlon?

Being a shortarse, bibs are a no-no for me (everything's in the wrong place), but their mid-range shorts and MTB capris are good. Pad isn't too bulky and the fabric is quite sturdy. Personally I prefer the MTB capris over the shorts. Am a curvy size 10 and a small fits me fine. A bit snug when new, but will get a little roomier with wear.

Oddly, when it comes to jerseys, I'm wanting their medium size...

 

[Julia9054]

Decathlon?

Being a shortarse, bibs are a no-no for me (everything's in the wrong place), but their mid-range shorts and MTB capris are good. Pad isn't too bulky and the fabric is quite sturdy. Personally I prefer the MTB capris over the shorts. Am a curvy size 10 and a small fits me fine. A bit snug when new, but will get a little roomier with wear.

Oddly, when it comes to jerseys, I'm wanting their medium size...

Might get these. Good value at £39.99. I swear by their £7.99 sports bras!

 

[phantasmagoriana]

DHB for me - I like the Aeron range best. I buy my normal clothes size and the fit is fine.

 

[Julia9054]

Decided to spend the afternoon mooching round some cycle shops near me to try some things on. Allterrain cycles shut on Wednesdays.
Chevin cycles - very poor choice compared to the men's. Assistant tried to tell me that lots of women buy men's shorts and did I want to try any on. Really? Is the pad that untechnical that there is no difference in requirements for male and female under carriages? Not to mention basic shape. I declined.
Specialized shorts fit well but reluctant to buy again due to them not lasting well. They also had Altura which were ok but a bit tight on the leg band (my thighs are useful rather than decorative!)

 

[Reynard]

The leg band on shorts is one of the reasons why I prefer capris - just find them irritating / too tight in just about the wrong place. Did try some shorts without (admittedly cheap ones), but they don't stay put, which leads to equally irritating problems...

 

[iluvmybike]

Decided to spend the afternoon mooching round some cycle shops near me to try some things on. Allterrain cycles shut on Wednesdays.
Chevin cycles - very poor choice compared to the men's. Assistant tried to tell me that lots of women buy men's shorts and did I want to try any on. Really? Is the pad that untechnical that there is no difference in requirements for male and female under carriages? Not to mention basic shape. I declined.
Specialized shorts fit well but reluctant to buy again due to them not lasting well. They also had Altura which were ok but a bit tight on the leg band (my thighs are useful rather than decorative!)

That is just such a copout - has the assistant not noiced that men and women are completely different in the short area - what woman needs a pair of shorts with sufficient room for men's parts at the front!! There are plenty to choose from - it is always the same going in to shops you'll find plenty of pairs of men's but only a couple for women usually in either huge or tiny size! I like the Rapha and Stolengoat shorts as they don't have the narrow leg grippers which make sausage leg more likely

 

[Julia9054]

Tried some Endura shorts on today in Allterrain cycles. Ooh - they were lovely!
The pads come in 3 different widths depending on your saddle width - gimmick or not? Not sure.
Unfortunately they were £125 so out of my budget but at least I now know how that brand fits!

 

[Reynard]

Tried some Endura shorts on today in Allterrain cycles. Ooh - they were lovely!
The pads come in 3 different widths depending on your saddle width - gimmick or not? Not sure.
Unfortunately they were £125 so out of my budget but at least I now know how that brand fits!

Ouch, I feel your pain!!!

On the other hand, if nothing else fits right...

 

[ColinJ]

Tried some Endura shorts on today in Allterrain cycles. Ooh - they were lovely!
The pads come in 3 different widths depending on your saddle width - gimmick or not? Not sure.
Unfortunately they were £125 so out of my budget but at least I now know how that brand fits!

Ah, I was going to say that a female cyclist I knew absolutely swore by ASSOS bib shorts but they are always expensive. I did see some on Wiggle for £100-odd in a sale but often they are £150-200+!!

 

[Julia9054]

Let's see now. Filter by gender. Men's and . . . remind me what the other one is again?

 

[Reynard]

Let's see now. Filter by gender. Men's and . . . remind me what the other one is again?
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[vickster]

Sigma have some reductions
https://www.sigmasports.com/womens-cycle-clothing#cat3[]=bibshorts&page=1&filters={}&sort=price_low_high

Including endura in Xs
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Endura/Pro-SL-Womens-Bib-Short-Wide-Pad/GK2A

Free delivery and returns