Ladies in men's bib longs

[Auntie Helen]

Just been out for a wonderful ride in sunshine – so different from yesterday's blizzard.

Anyway, all my good cycling kit was in the wash (I have clearly failed in my Domestic Goddess role) so I decided to borrow Uncle James's bib longs; he never wears them anyway.

Firstly, men's bib longs demonstrate once again a common difference in physique between men and women - we have longer legs and shorter bodies. When wearing his longs the crotch part left a 5cm air gap from my underwear as the legs were too short and the elasticated shoulder straps were loose and fairly pointless. They also didn't work very well with a lady's upfront, erm, assets.

So a question for you ladies out there - do ladies' bib longs overcome these disadvantages? Are they worth it? I liked not having a tight elasticated waist, but not at the expense of a draught down south and flopping straps.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

pricey, but for girls, and well worth the link

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Womens/11/Assos_Ladies_T_FI_Roubaix_Bib_Knicker_without_Pad/5360039988/

 

[johnnyh]

dont rule out

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/assos-aubt-zoom.jpg

 

[Auntie Helen]

Hmmm, a bit too expensive and I don't think I want to look like I've got a dog collar round my neck.

I thank you gentlemen for your endeavours in looking for pics of women in bib shorts for me, which I am sure must have been hugely onerous!

 

[snapper_37]

Mens bib longs are no good for me as a short arse with only little legs. I did have some Endura but my legs looked like nora batty's tights.

I'm ok with shorts and 3/4 though. The women's specific do seem pricey Auntie H - and I don't like the neck thing either.

 

[Over The Hill]

I just looked in on the thread to see the pictures. None!

So here we are

Looks ideal to me.

 

[Mortiroloboy]

I just looked in on the thread to see the pictures. None!

So here we are

Looks ideal to me.

Well apart from the obvious fact that the dozey mare has shrunk them in the wash.B)

 

[alecstilleyedye]

someone throw that lady a tennis ball and tell her to catch B)

 

[Saddle bum]

I'm available to judge the quality of fit, fee will go to charity.

 

[Soltydog]

When wearing his longs the crotch part left a 5cm air gap from my underwear as the legs were too short and the elasticated shoulder straps were loose and fairly pointless.

Sounds like the fit on me, of the Aldi bib longs Or does it mean i have more of a womens shape than a mans ??

 

[Maz]

Hang on. How can you tell if a pair of bib longs are for men or women? Label?
I bought a 2nd hand pair of campags and the only thing that made me think they were a bit girlylike was that the padded insert was pastel blue colour.

Should it be ill-fitting as well?!

 

[Chuffy]

Oh gawd, it's turned into Girl In Lycra. B)

There are some more lady bibs on Wiggle mostly reduced to clear. Assos kit is always a silly price though...

 

[John Ponting]

J... When wearing his longs the crotch part left a 5cm air gap from my underwear as the legs were too short and the elasticated shoulder straps were loose and fairly pointless. They also didn't work very well with a lady's upfront, erm, assets ...

Sounds like all part of the same problem ...

Lady's upfront assets forced in to an area that was made for moobs and an empty crotch area that was made to be filled by man's downfront assets.

 

[Auntie Helen]

...or men have short legs and long, flat-chested bodies!

 

[John Ponting]

...or men have short legs and long, flat-chested bodies!

I wish I fitted that profile.