eccc whippet Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I want to upgrade my first accent bib...been riding short distances 20 - 50 km...looking to increase distances to 100 km. which bib do you use and are they comfortable? bib - first accent distances - 20 - 50 km mtb and road bike comfortable yes but get a bit rough for long distance
MarcBurger Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Best buy ever: Vermarc Relax bibshorts.Reviews were good. Price decent. Wasn't disappointed.
Thomo Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 The top of range First Ascent and Cape Storm bibs generally get good reviews. (not that I have any experience with either)Assos will obviously feature but comes at a premium.Craft seems to offer good value and seems to be on special often.Other European brands (Santini, Nalini etc) are all equally good and equally pricey. Unfortunately bib comfort is never gauranteed no matter what the brand.
Robrider Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 This: http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/newsletter-en/craft-active-bike-bib-short-black-black-stitch.html Been riding them for about 3 years. Transbaviaans, Sani2c etc. You're welcome.
BMXER Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 The only bib shorts I know of are assos. Nobody else makes shorts, they try but fail.
Falco Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 If you have the budget, buy Assos. You won't be sorry. Also bear in mind that bike fit and saddle choice have a major effect on riding comfort, no matter what chamois covers your butt.
PygaSchmyga Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 agree with Falco. They are eye-wateringly expensive, but oh baby, your tuchus will be transported in sweet luxurious bliss
BMXER Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Assos are the best, I almost cried as my credit card passed through the machine when I bought my fist pair. I now have 5 pairs!! They are super comfortable for rides into the 3+ hour mark, in addition they are quality and will outlast first assent 3+ times over.
Rocket-Boy Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I buy cheaper bibs for MTB after I shredded my high end spez ones, road I use higher quality stuff for.
Baaisikilist Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I wonder if Assos are actually that good, or if its that nobody who shells out that much for a pair of bibs will ever admit that they're just ordinary...
eccc whippet Posted September 30, 2015 Author Posted September 30, 2015 gona be in the saddle for more than 3 hrs...more like 4 -5 hrs...hopefully in time as my cycling improves it will reduce to 3 hrs...maybe even less...i would rather spend a little more and get a quality product to make it more comfortable.
Andrew Steer Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 I'm gonna put in a heavily biased punt for our Anatomic Ergonomic bibs... lekker for road and Mtb and just over R1000. It may not be some fancy European brand and we may not pay 40% import duties to get them here, but apart from being sewn together here, all the materials and padding are in fact imported - so you are basically getting international Technology, but made right here in your back yard Rode joBerg2c with them, on my hardtail, and had a good laugh at all the fancy pants (excuse the pun) in the bum clinic every am Anyways, like I said - heavily biased, as you were...
HBO Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 My first bib was a Cape Storm. After about a year it started to chafe me. Bought an Assos then, Solomons have some great specials from time to time and my first one still is 100% 6 years later. So definitely worth the price. Also much more comfortable. I've lost some weight lately and it now fits a bit loosely, but still no chaffing.
Mawbs Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 This: http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/newsletter-en/craft-active-bike-bib-short-black-black-stitch.html Been riding them for about 3 years. Transbaviaans, Sani2c etc. You're welcome. how is their sizing ?? ..ie ..need to order smaller or bigger than normal
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