Best Budget Shorts For TITS

[T-Bag68]

Hi guys,

 

I know there will be plenty of views on this subject, which is great. If your doing Stage races and can be in the saddle for 4-7hrs a day, but cant afford Assos( because you would rather pay to do the stage ride :-) What would be your choice based on your own experience. Budget R1000/R1500

[HOEKVLAG]

I look for specials on Giordana, Nalini or Santini. Otherwise the top Anatomic bib is around R1300 and I find it really good value for money.

[shaper]

better to look for a saddle that you are comfortable riding on for hours than bibs to cushion an un-comfy saddle!

[Snow]

Some reasonable prices here:

https://www.cyclesharp.co.za/product-category/mens/giordana/bibs-giordana/

[BenReaper]

Craft have some nice bibs that go for around R1k.I am very happy with mine, compared to my FA bibs,in the same price range, I would pic the Craft ones everytime.

[Underachiever]

Bicycle-Line  - best real Italian bagain in RSA at the moment - same quality as Santini/Nalini

[Balkan_Rider]

I reckon F-tech is pretty good. Get the Carbon range. It's a red and grey looking foam. Reasonable price and excellent comfort

[velomonatiCT]

Northwave (from trail and tar )- Giordana (https://www.cyclesharp.co.za/product-category/mens/giordana/bibs-giordana)

 both are from R1500.00

 

cheap bibs are all junk find the extra few bucks its worth it (for your ass) and they last

 

 

anatomic. F- ascent.  etc ..

[Pete the Pirate]

Assos, Assos, Assos. I have been riding these for 9 years. I have never paid more than 1500 for a pair. I keep my eyes peeled for local specials, especially on the old model when new ranges are introduced.

 

These bibs last forever as long as you wash them in a small washing bag (to prevent stretching) and dry them in the shade. My current pairs are 4 years old and feel like they were bought yesterday.

 

I have never compromised on a good helmet (safety) good shorts (comfort) and good shoes (comfort and efficiency) so that I can just concentrate on the ride.

 

Go on. Spoil yourself. It's worth it.

[BarHugger]

Indola Enduro shorts.......finish en klaar.......sitting tight.

[Dicky DQ]

I went with Rapid Sports around R 550 to R 900. Awesome value, good fit and good for 12 to 16 hour audax rides. 

 

Biggest issue is make sure any and all bibs fit correctly, otherwise the are k@k no matter the price.

[Dubbin]

Go visit the enjoyfitness.co.za/store/

 

Good value for money at between R 750 - R1 300

[Spock]

I bought myself an Assos bib today at Solomons Woodmead - R1500 on "crazy special"

[Sepia]

Indola Enduro shorts.......finish en klaar.......sitting tight.

And Humvee's I might add.  One of each and you sorted.

[hayleyearth]

Shorts or bibs?

 

Because I ride most of the time (enduro's and normal MTBing) without bibs (yes done stage race distances like that too), just baggies and normal underwear. No problem.

 

Only time I ride with bibs is on the road bike.

 

I hate F-tech bibs! And I have sadly 3 of the things.

My fav pair is my Anatomic one (because it is the only proper lady 'short leg' cut I have I guess), but the overall fit is the best and have last super long....

 

 

.......cant speak for men bums though!

[T-Bag68]

Thanks for the response guys and Gal, Some great options.. I like my Indola also, not happy with Cape Storm, most of my shorts are for road, so my ass has been taking a beating of late. The craft look like a good option. Every time I look at Solomons, they have great prices but you cant get online, painful I tell you. or I would probably have a few pairs of Assos by now(do the cheapest of Assos still give comfort with TITS). Never heard of Bicycle-Line, there's  also the guys that advertise on The Bike Hub like shopetcsa, they look nice, also Tungha... anyone try these, would we be supporting local trade..?