Bib shorts

[ladyicon]

I bought my first pair of bibs from ChainLove last week, and I love them. I will never go back to shorts again. I have heard that once you try bib, you never go back. Sooooo true.

[Cari]

I bought my first pair of bibs from ChainLove last week, and I love them. I will never go back to shorts again. I have heard that once you try bib, you never go back. Sooooo true.

Yes! Another convert. I wish all the clothing manufacturers agreed with you.

I looove bibshorts. And I find it so difficult to find women's bibs.

[Bluetree]

I won't go back to non-bibs ever again.

Aside from Assos, I did find someone else who made women's bib knickers... Nalini (http://www.albabici.com/nalini/winter-pro/women/w-astilbe-knickers.htm). Lowest price I found was $170.

[alpinerabbit]

I wear male bibs. most work. Actually none of my cycling things are specifically women's.

[ladyicon]

I bought my women,s bibs on Chainlove. They are Descente Strada, regularly about $179.00 and chainlove had them for $66.00.
I can not wear mens bib, because they are too long on me. I am going for a ride right now and wearing the bib shorts (yes, it is 75 degrees here today).

[Cari]

I won't go back to non-bibs ever again.

Aside from Assos, I did find someone else who made women's bib knickers... Nalini (http://www.albabici.com/nalini/winter-pro/women/w-astilbe-knickers.htm). Lowest price I found was $170.

Hey Bluetree,

How are the Nalini bibs sized? How is the chamois? I hadn't seen those before, but they look cool. Plus I could really use a pair of bib knickers!

Cari

[Velobambina]

Bib knickers --- Bluetree, you enabler you!! I'm trying hard to resist buying anything that I don't absolutely need.

I will wear only bib shorts. Unfortunately, there aren't too many "affordable" options for cold/cool weather bibs in ladies' sizes/styles. Knee warmers paired w/bibs are good for me down to around 55 degrees, then I surrender to regular knickers.

Last year, I bit the bullet and bought some bib tights (Hincapie, Gore, and Giordana), which I love. I was tempted to get the EO bib tights that TE is selling, but I just cannot justify the expense.

[Bluetree]

Hey Bluetree,

How are the Nalini bibs sized? How is the chamois? I hadn't seen those before, but they look cool. Plus I could really use a pair of bib knickers!

Cari

I haven't ordered them yet, Cari. I think I might after the holidays.

From past experience I think Nalini is pretty true to size. I wear XS bottoms, except with Assos and Castelli (small). Last year I ordered Nalini bib shorts in small and they were too big, so i'm going to try for an XS this time.

I'm still waffling on the color. Black goes with everything and it's good at hiding greasestains, but I'm intrigued by the white ones. However, unlike the model in the photo, I DO have internal organs... and white could very well make me look like an encased sausage. ;)

[alpinerabbit]

Caution: Nalini makes different chamois. I like their stretch gel pad (SGP)

[Cheryl SF]

I bought my women,s bibs on Chainlove. They are Descente Strada...

How do these run? Large, small, or pretty true-to-size? Thanks!

[7rider]

I haven't ordered them yet, Cari. I think I might after the holidays.

From past experience I think Nalini is pretty true to size. I wear XS bottoms, except with Assos and Castelli (small). Last year I ordered Nalini bib shorts in small and they were too big, so i'm going to try for an XS this time.

I'm still waffling on the color. Black goes with everything and it's good at hiding greasestains, but I'm intrigued by the white ones. However, unlike the model in the photo, I DO have internal organs... and white could very well make me look like an encased sausage. ;)

Holy crow! :eek: As a size XS, I doubt you would need to worry about looking like a sausage!! ;):p

[ladyicon]

Hi Cheryl. The shorts run true to size.

[aicabsolut]

I think Nalini also runs large. I have a men's jersey and I've tried on something else...leg warmers maybe? I definitely need an XS, which is hard to find, though the sleeves on the S jersey wasn't bad.

I usually just wear men's stuff. Even for custom orders with companies that make women's bibs. I'm just not quite curvy enough for them, which you wouldn't really think to look at me. I also hate short shorts. The only women's cycling things i have are my shoes, handlebars, and saddle, plus one pair of tights I'm not crazy about.

[silver]

Another new Bib convert here. I just got he Gore liguid Windstopper bib tights from team estrogen and LOVE them!!!! They are soooo comfy!!!!!! I'm not sure if I'm ready to say that I'll convert to bib shorts too, but the tights are definately an improvement over regular tights!

[Aggie_Ama]

Silver- I won't get rid of my regular shorts but now I buy bibs if buying for myself. I am a convert of sorts but my mom just buys me shorts and that is alright. ;)

[silver]

that may be the plan. I just got two new pairs of shorts on sale from TE. so I may not need any for a bit.

[LBTC]

I LOVE bibs on the road (not so much on the dirt or the trainer). I don't think you could convince me to go back to anything with a waistband on the road bike again!

The first thing I noticed immediately was that I could wear a size smaller because there was no longer a poorly placed waistband (I'm short, so they almost always land too high) squeezing my organs!!

My two pairs of bib shorts are both local store team prints and are mens XS, and my tights are Gore windstopper womens S. I wish I'd seen that Chainlove special - that's less than I've paid for any of them!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[RoadRaven]

I have both.
I find bibs are great for racing in, and great in winter (warm back)
But I tend to avoid bibs on hot days...

I still want Assos bibs...

[Bluetree]

Hey Bluetree,

How are the Nalini bibs sized? How is the chamois? I hadn't seen those before, but they look cool. Plus I could really use a pair of bib knickers!

Cari

I finally got these white knickers and they appear very true to size, except they are a bit too long for me. The quality is very good, the upper portion is a very similar cut to the Assos bib knickers though at first glance, not as good a quality in fabrics. Keep in mind it's not a knock, as Assos fabric goes beyond the scale.

The chamois is a soft leather (or amazing facsimile, can't tell) and the overall quality of the garment is exceptional.

I wish it fit!

[Bluetree]

Aside from Assos, I did find someone else who made women's bib knickers... Nalini (http://www.albabici.com/nalini/winter-pro/women/w-astilbe-knickers.htm). Lowest price I found was $170.

Oh, one moe thing that kinda bugged me about the white ones.... The black area does a great job covering the buttage and front of the crotch. It looks good with a white jersey.

However, if worn with a black jersey, the upper front panel is white and will make you look like you have a white triangle above your crotch. Looks weird. (click on the link to see.)

If you have a super long black jersey, it might cover up the white part in front. Unfortunately, none of my black jerseys do that.

[aicabsolut]

The description says the pad for those Nalinis is leather/microfiber.