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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View Poll Results: Have you ever tried riding in bibshorts?
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03-23-2010, 02:34 PM #1
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03-23-2010, 03:43 PM #2
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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 #3
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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 #4
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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, 06:03 PM #5
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The back of the drop tail bibs are just like regular shorts. It is hard to explain unless you see them. Imagine a pair of bibs, and someone cuts a horizontal line across the back, where normal shorts would rise. You pull them down only in the back, over your bum. Does that make sense? No velcro or anything. It was a very clever design I think.
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03-23-2010, 06:57 PM #6
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My PI Symphony Cut shorts fit so perfectly in the front with the flat, non-rolling wide panel over my tummy that I see no need to go for bibs.
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03-23-2010, 07:14 PM #7
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I love bibs. I ride in whatever my team gives me, but there is one pair I will buy! LG(louis gareau) makes bibs that unclasp in the front and velcro in the back. So you can undo them and pull the shorts down without taking off your jersey. They are amazing.
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