bibbs - what brand do you like?

[nscrbug]

I have 2 pairs of Pearl Izumi women's PRO bibshorts. Comfort-wise, they're great. I LOVE not having an elastic waistband binding into my waist...I like how the bibs kind of hold my "not-so-tight" abs in place. I also like the no-gripper legs...very comfortable. What I do NOT like about them...the chamois. It just doesn't feel right to me. It's big, bulky, and bunches up in the front (on me). I wear a size medium and aside from the chamois, it fits perfect...I can't imagine fitting into a small. Don't know what it is about that pad, but it feels like it smashes everything up front. The pad looks to be one solid piece throughout the crotch area, unlike the men's version, which has a "channel" that runs down the center. I actually tried a pair of my DH's shorts to see if I felt a difference...and I DID feel a slight relief of pressure in my soft tissue area wearing a men's short. Just something you might want to take into consideration.

I know there are other brands of women's bibs out there, so hopefully there are other ladies who have tried some of them and can comment. I'd be interested in hearing some feedback on some other brands, too.

[GLC1968]

In general, I'm not a bib gal. I never had 'binding' issues with regular shorts and knowing my long torso issues, I didn't feel the need to try them.

That said, I finally tried a pair earlier this spring that I really, really like. The chamois virtually disappears and yet protects me perfectly. The fabric of the short is sleek and smooth and very, very comfortable. Gore makes really top notch stuff and these shorts are no exception. And, best of all, you don't need to undress to pee - you just unzip!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodGB_WXENWO.html

I know they are crazy expensive, but I plan to wear these until they fall apart on me (and knowing Gore, that'll be a LONG time!).

[nscrbug]

In general, I'm not a bib gal. I never had 'binding' issues with regular shorts and knowing my long torso issues, I didn't feel the need to try them.

That said, I finally tried a pair earlier this spring that I really, really like. The chamois virtually disappears and yet protects me perfectly. The fabric of the short is sleek and smooth and very, very comfortable. Gore makes really top notch stuff and these shorts are no exception. And, best of all, you don't need to undress to pee - you just unzip!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodGB_WXENWO.html

I know they are crazy expensive, but I plan to wear these until they fall apart on me (and knowing Gore, that'll be a LONG time!).

Oooooh...now those Gore bibs sound fantastic! You're not kidding about the CRAZY price...I'll have to hoard some pennies to buy a pair of those.