Need advice - how to patch lycra

[Nestus]

I bought some gravel the weekend and due to that i ripped two holes in my new lycra bib.  

My question is how do i fix that?  Or where can i take the bib to to get it fixed in the Northern Suburbs?  Need to be a specialist not to damage the lycra any further.

Any advice?

Edited August 24, 2021 by Nestus

[Dexter-morgan]

I took an old pair of cycling shorts gave it to a Lady and she fixed mine with the backing of the old shorts.

[dirtypot]

My wife had her Ciovita bibs patched up (from the inside) by Ciovita themselves.  The bibs look perfect and even better is that they did this free of charge.  amazing service from them 
They also said that if she wasn't happy with the repair then they'd give her a 50% discount on a replacement pair.  

I don't know what brand of bib you have, but if its Ciovita, I'd give them a shout.  

This sounds like a serious Ciovita insider sales plug, but I have nothing to do with them - I was just very impressed.  

[Nestus]

8 minutes ago, dirtypot said:

My wife had her Ciovita bibs patched up (from the inside) by Ciovita themselves.  The bibs look perfect and even better is that they did this free of charge.  amazing service from them 
They also said that if she wasn't happy with the repair then they'd give her a 50% discount on a replacement pair.  

I don't know what brand of bib you have, but if its Ciovita, I'd give them a shout.  

This sounds like a serious Ciovita insider sales plug, but I have nothing to do with them - I was just very impressed.  

It is a Parentini bib.  I think the best bet is to find a qualified tailor or an old tannie that can fix that, and also a pair of old lycra pants to be sacrificed.  

[FootballingCyclist]

30 minutes ago, Nestus said:

It is a Parentini bib.  I think the best bet is to find a qualified tailor or an old tannie that can fix that, and also a pair of old lycra pants to be sacrificed.  

Contact Max at Vye Cycle Kit. They repaired a mates brand new Bontrager Bib which he got caught on a fence and ripped on the side.

[DieselnDust]

Yeah I was going to suggest Vye or Ciovita since they both have manufacturing in Cape Town

Also contact Philip at Rapid Sport

Edited August 24, 2021 by DieselnDust

[Nestus]

Perfect, thank you for the repair shop suggestions.  I will make contact with them.  

[Johnny82]

1 hour ago, Nestus said:

I bought some gravel the weekend and due to that i ripped two holes in my new lycra bib.  

My question is how do i fix that?  Or where can i take the bib to to get it fixed in the Northern Suburbs?  Need to be a specialist not to damage the lycra any further.

Any advice?

Some of the people from our club has also had repairs done at Top Stitch at Glengarry, maybe pop in there and see what they can do for you

[Nestus]

1 hour ago, FootballingCyclist said:

Contact Max at Vye Cycle Kit. They repaired a mates brand new Bontrager Bib which he got caught on a fence and ripped on the side.

Contacted Max at Vye.  They are going to sort me out.  Thank you for the suggestion.