Bibs with a zipper in the crotch? That's awesome!

**Ana** · 03-06-2009, 04:29 PM

I received an information catalog from Selle SMP and saw these awesome bib shorts with a zipper in the crotch.

Does anyone have these?? I'm very interested to know how they work out. A zipper seems like such a good idea for long rides....

**gnat23** · 03-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Where, uhm, exactly does the zipper go?

Everywhere I can think of that would be convenient also seems painful...?

-- gnat!

**Ana** · 03-06-2009, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by gnat23

Where, uhm, exactly does the zipper go?

Everywhere I can think of that would be convenient also seems painful...?

-- gnat!

Yes, that was my thought too (where does the zipper go while you ride..)....which is why I'm so curious about it. The concept is great but the functionality...well...who knows

**kermit** · 03-06-2009, 04:37 PM

I see a whole new thread on zipper sores coming. Ouch!

**ehirsch83** · 03-06-2009, 04:44 PM

I see a zipper working for guys, but how does a zipper work for girls? It isn't like we can umm how else should I say this..just whip it out?

**Ana** · 03-06-2009, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by ehirsch83

I see a zipper working for guys, but how does a zipper work for girls? It isn't like we can umm how else should I say this..just whip it out?

I think the idea is that it unzips completely from the front to the back of the crotch allowing women to squat without having to take off the bibs....

Is it just me or does it seem like the zipper design has potential for undesirable injuries.....

**singletrackmind** · 03-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Had to look it up to get an idea:

(!)

**ehirsch83** · 03-06-2009, 06:25 PM

I would rather get the LG bibs that have the straps that unhook! Seems much comfier. This looks way to confusing and painful to me!(must of been a man's idea!!)

**maillotpois** · 03-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Looks just a little like something from Fredericks of Hollywood (or whatever those old porny stores are). It may well be very functional - but

**redrhodie** · 03-06-2009, 07:12 PM

Now I'm gonna have nightmares.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-06-2009, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by redrhodie

Now I'm gonna have nightmares.

Me too.
Just thinking about it!....the riding on the zipper factor...the possible zipper 'failure' mid-ride (just imagine it splitting open as zippers are sometimes wont to do!)....the 'zipper hygiene issues'....hairs getting caught....the seam right down the middle of the chamois
....and that photo!

It's just so wrong.

**ny biker** · 03-06-2009, 07:51 PM

Ouch.

**SadieKate** · 03-06-2009, 08:01 PM

I think the Castelli bibs have lost their top spot in the splitter division.

**kermit** · 03-06-2009, 09:00 PM

You know that scene in "Something about Mary" right in the beginning when he gets caught in Mary's bathroom before the prom..."We got a bleeder". It could happen! It's all fun and games until the skin gets caught. I'll pass.

**Cataboo** · 03-06-2009, 09:08 PM

I've had ski or mountaineering bibs that had that feature... and have some base layers that hvae the full crotch zip as well.

I get that if you're climbing everest or up on some mountain being able to use such a zipper's probably a lot more comfortable... and it's probably cold enough, it's not like hygiene matters...

But I can't say I see why it's necessary for biking

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