Men in tights

[BrianEvesham]

I agree Brian. The same goes for bib shorts too. I'm not the slimmest of cyclists out there and I find the regular tights/shorts to dig in and roll down, especially on longer rides. Anyone else experience that?

Yes I think that's the key, I'm certainly not the slimmest (ahem). I am using my old bibs from the early nineties with no padding at all and I am finding it great and comfortable on the T3 OE seat much to my surprise.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I have bib tights, I hate them, they're are such faff if you need to go for a pee, and even worse if you need to number 2s.

Look out for a pair with a front zip. Don't understand why the straps are not detachable/undoable in some way - buttons or velcro maybe? Would makelife sooooo much easier.

 

[Mapster1989]

Look out for a pair with a front zip. Don't understand why the straps are not detachable/undoable in some way - buttons or velcro maybe? Would makelife sooooo much easier.

I've not seen those with zips before. I'll keep my eye out for them.

On my ride on Saturday I made a brief stop at a Café for some breakfast and removed my jacket and waterproofs etc. Put all my clothing all back on only to find that nature called which then meant me removing it all again. Grrr. One downside to bib's as pointed out.

 

[BrianEvesham]

I've not seen those with zips before. I'll keep my eye out for them.

Like these;

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/black-blue-tights-5-id_8217677.html

 

[EltonFrog]

Like these;

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/black-blue-tights-5-id_8217677.html

Interesting, but no need, I do not have problem with normal shorts or tights

 

[BrianEvesham]

The link was for Mapster1989

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I've not seen those with zips before. I'll keep my eye out for them.

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I have a set of Gore Bike Wear bib shorts that have 2 such zips at the back for ease of 'squatting' (remember I'm female). They are interesting to say the least... worse still when the zips fail... not something standard emergency kits can deal with at the side of the road
pictures will not be included!

 

[SWSteve]

Telling friends I own a pair of bib-tights was amusing. Apparently I am now 'weird'

By saying how comfortable they are did not help my case...what's wrong with these people

 

[EltonFrog]

Telling friends I own a pair of bib-tights was amusing. Apparently I am now 'weird'

By saying how comfortable they are did not help my case...what's wrong with these people

Nothing wrong them, you are weird.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Telling friends I own a pair of bib-tights was amusing. Apparently I am now 'weird'

By saying how comfortable they are did not help my case...what's wrong with these people

I find my friends and family fall into two groups when it comes to cycling, those that get it and those that don't.

 

[Kies]

Telling friends I own a pair of bib-tights was amusing. Apparently I am now 'weird'

By saying how comfortable they are did not help my case...what's wrong with these people

I had enough p-taking when they learned i wear padded shorts .... Non cyclists do not understand our world

 

[antnee]

Well as we still have this cold weather it is cold to me, I'm comtemplating getting some bib tights as Im fed up of my long johns riding up to my knees when cycling, so was thinking about getting some fairly cheap bibs with the loops under the feet. But find that its a bit of a minefield with all the different types and styles was gobsmacked to see what they run to three figures i am long past being worried about people extracting the Michael about the way I look I I don't know if your supose to go naked underneath or just havea pair of boxers on or what. Should I go for padded or unpadded, should I buy two pairs? i suppose none of these have any zip or flap thingy to make answering the call of nature easy Any sugestions will be most welcome.

Regards Antnee

 

[SWSteve]

I went with boxers on my first run as I wasn't unsure about how much they would stretch as I went a size smaller than my shorts. I would never wear anything under them ever again. Maybe anther pair of unpadded lycra shorts on top of, but that would be all.
The nature calling moment has not reached me as of yet

 

[BrianEvesham]

I don't know if your supose to go naked underneath or just havea pair of boxers on or what.

Regards Antnee

Always go commando.

 

[antnee]

Ok thanks for your views gives me something to think about. Any recommendations as to any brands. dare I try ebay? though as long as they do returns I supose it alright.