Bibs?

[Jenn]

Are they worth buying do you or do you not recommend them?? I can't stand my jersey riding up on my knickers, do they help?

[mimitabby]

I can't stand the idea of having to take my jersey off to go to the bathroom.
Bibs are great for guys...

[Pedal Wench]

I love 'em and hate 'em! They're MUCH more comfortable than shorts, look better (no tightening around the waist) and if my jersey does ride up, it doesn't expose my back or belly. However, when it comes time for a 'nature break', I don't like them. With a sleeveless jersey, I can slip the straps out that way, or with a full zip jersey, I pull it down around my waist. But, it's never as easy as regular shorts. It just depends on the situation.

[Batbike]

I just bought 2 bibs -- different brands/styles -- and have worn each 2 times. I must admit one pair is more comfortable than the other and both are more comfortable than my shorts. WHY? I enjoy not having anything around my waist, my jersey doesn't ride up, and the chamois is good in each. What I don't like is the "bathroom thing" -- it is hard enough being a woman trying to discreetly go to the bathroom when there isn't a facility available ... double that difficulty with bibs! Although still a "bib novice", I am learning to do certain things that work for me when wearing bibs and all that goes with it. Overall, I like them.

[Grog]

I don't need to use the ladies' quarter very often - I can go on a 3-hour ride without a stop, most of the time - so it's less of an issue for me. I have only one pair of PI bibs and I've enjoyed wearing them in the winter because it saved me from having "two waists" and it was also warmer on my lower back.

I haven't worn them that much in the summer, and especially not on super long rides because I don't like the chammy that much (imagine paying $200 for shorts that are not that hot. quite annoying). So I've never been caught in a porta potty with them. I guess I'd make sure I have a decent sports top underneath that I can wear in public so I can always remove my jersey before I slip in the awful little green room.

[Jenn]

I to do not have to use the ladies room very often when riding either. I am really thinking about getting the knicker bibs as I DO NOT like to show my legs, they would probably blind someone since they haven't seen the sun in a few years!
Again, thanks for the input!

[crazybikinchic]

Not to be preaching, but if you can go 3 hours without stopping to pee, you need to be drinking more.

The whole pee break is a big reason why I don't wear my bibs anymore.

[Grog]

Not to be preaching, but if you can go 3 hours without stopping to pee, you need to be drinking more.

Some have bigger bladders than others.

I drink A LOT, don't worry about that.