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.
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03-07-2009, 04:44 AM #1
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03-07-2009, 05:57 AM #2
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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.Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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03-07-2009, 11:27 AM #3
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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.
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03-07-2009, 02:57 PM #4
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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.
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03-07-2009, 05:01 PM #5
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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.
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03-07-2009, 05:52 PM #6
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If I had to strip naked from one of those bibs that goes under my bra, I'd prefer that to sitting on a zipper.
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03-07-2009, 08:49 PM #7
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What kind of bib goes under your bra?
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