Quote Originally Posted by bluebug32 View Post
Hmm...I'm not sure what year mine are. I just ordered them from Nashbar because they were having a PI sample sale. Are there any distinguishing features between the two years?

PS. I feel like these were probably designed by a man
There are, but I don't know if you could tell from a photo or not, it would depend. The 2010 "model" has a small area in the back that you pull down - and it is small.

The 2011 version has much larger area you pull down, it actually wraps around the side - there isn't really much that is attached. I have found it quite easy to use, but then again, I fought with the 2010 version last year so much but was able to use it. I still have the 2010 bibs, just use them on shorter rides.

I do not know if it would show in a photo, but the leg grippers for the 2011 "model" has a design on the outside - kind of like a vine with the PI logo inside. Different fabric is used, the 2011 uses the IN-R-Cool fabric while the 2010 does not.

I hope this helps... Also note that the sizes are cut a little smaller - in the 2010 bibs I fit the small size perfectly, for the 2011 I need the medium - but I still fit my small 2010 bibs fine without anything being too tight. In PI regular shorts I do take a medium, so they seem to have normalized the sizes between medium and small. I can wear the 2011 smalls, but they are a bit tight.