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

[Tokie]

You would really want to avoid getting hair caught in those too! Yow! that is too weird. Tokie

[OakLeaf]

Ouch. I'm starting to bleed just thinking about it.

[Selkie]

Actually, I have a pair of "windstopper," very warm Hincapie winter bib tights that have a zipper at the top of the crotch area. It doesn't go down that far, though.

I don't think I would try the full-zone zipper bibs short, though.

[lph]

The photo is cringe-inducing

The idea is excellent - but requires really good sewing and design to work. Maybe they've pulled it off, I think I'd be too nervous to try.

My mountaineering bibs just have full-length side zippers, I unzip from the top down to about the knee for calls of nature.

[roadie gal]

A while back a few outdoor clothing companies were making mountaineering/climbing stuff for women with crotch zippers. They required a level of coordination and dexterity to use them properly (ie without getting soaked) that I'll never achieve. I don't know if they still make them.

I can't even imagine sitting on a zipper for any length of time.

[ny biker]

Yes, I totally understand why someone thought it would be a good idea to make natural breaks easier when for women who prefer bib shorts. But it freaks me out to even think about a zipper between me and the saddle.

[Grog]

The photo reminds me of the poor downhill skier who literally tore himself up in an accident a few years back.

"Cringe" is an understatement.

I'm fine with taking off my shirt sleeves and pulling down the straps, thanks.