to me the comfort and support is well worth the few extra seconds they add to my pit stop.
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View Poll Results: Have you ever tried riding in bibshorts?
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Yes, and I liked them!
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Yes, but they weren't for me.
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No, but I want to try them someday.
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No, I'm not at all interested in them.
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Thread: Have you ever tried bibshorts?
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03-23-2010, 12:09 PM #1
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03-23-2010, 12:22 PM #2
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I bought my first pair last week and I think I will only buy bibs from now on. They are so comfortable.
ETA: PI has come out with a bib that has a drop tail for easy pit stops.Last edited by rubywagon; 03-23-2010 at 12:25 PM.
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03-23-2010, 02:28 PM #3
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Would like to try some but not sure about the whole bathroom thing, seems tidious to use. Has anyone tried the new PI droptail style?
Also, are the straps uncomfortable in the chest area? Most men don't have anything hanging around there but for us women, I would think they would squish the boobies or something.
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03-23-2010, 02:34 PM #4
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I tried the drop tails on and "practiced" dropping it and it was actually really great. I ended up buying another pair because I liked the chamois better and don't mind having to "un-bib" if needed.
The bibs I ended up buying have a clip on the chest so you can put the straps more over your boobs, or leave it unclipped and have them go to the side. I am small chested, so I don't mind them going over the top.
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03-23-2010, 03:43 PM #5
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I am fairly busty and have no discomfort with bib shorts. My biggest complaint on bibs is there aren't enough manufacturers making them! I would prefer to only wear bibs, they are so incredibly comfortable. Yes, they take a few more minutes to potty but to not have a waist band to roll or my tummy hanging over is well worth it. I am not a fan of the womens style with the strap through the boobs, it is not as comfortable to me as the other styles but still better than shorts.
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03-23-2010, 04:28 PM #6
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I couldn't tell from the picture how the drop-tail works on those PIs. Is it velcro/stretch the opening?
When I've got to go, I've got to go.
So bibs are a no-go. 
But a drop-tail... maybe.
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03-23-2010, 04:34 PM #7
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i love my bib shorts. i may only buy bib shorts since i got them. i like regular shorts too though.
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03-23-2010, 11:14 PM #8
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haha... that's hilarious!!
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03-24-2010, 04:29 AM #9
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I wear the ones I have on shorter rides, when I know I won't have to use the bathroom.
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03-28-2010, 11:58 AM #10
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Yes, I love how they feel, but on the tandem I spend a fair bit of time looking down and...well...if those ancient thighs were covered by fabric... they might look less... um... cottage cheesy. How the mind wanders...
Can you direct me to the bib capris?
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