bibbs - what brand do you like?

[ibike2]

Those Gore Bibbs do look nice, very convenient to just unzip.

Does anyone have a pair of the Giordana FR Carbon Bib Shorts?
How do you like those, chamois, etc..?

I would definately be interested in knowing what you think the Giordana Laser Bib Shorts, chamois, as well.

BTW: Thanks you all for your imput.

[Gowest]

See my comment above regarding these bibs.

The chamois seemed super comfortable and very ergonomic - not bulky. But I did not ride in them as I am returning them. I had no worries about the chamois though.

Low in the front is worse for taller girls as the distance btwn your pubic bone and belly button is usually shorter (not to be graphic)

These bibs fit me like a pair of junior low rise jeans!

debi

[wavedancer]

I like the PI drop tail bibs. Chamois is comfortable for me on 35-40 mile rides and the option to drop the tail to pee is great!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPI_0...l#ReviewHeader

[Selkie]

The best bib shorts are the Assos --- they adjust to accommodate torso length. However, they are an investment (a worthy one, if you're a serious rider, particularly if you're an endurance cyclist). I give them five out of five stars in every category (fit, styling, fabric, quality, chamois, comfort, etc).

These http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSU_39390F.html are great and a bit more modestly priced, relatively speaking. The chamois is not minimal but it's not like a big bad 1970s maxi-pad, either. Good for longer rides. My only beef w/these shorts is the fabric---I like my shorts more supportive in terms of fabric compression. Some of this might be a vanity sizing thing--I am petite (not anorexic thin, muscular but small boned and fit) and it's getting increasingly more difficult to find stuff that fits. But I digress. That said, the Sugoi shorts are fine in terms of fit and support. I own three pairs of these, which shows how much I like them.

I don't have issues w/un-bibbing if I have to answer the call of nature, so I'm not going to try the drop tail style bibs. FWIW, I always wear a base layer on top, even in summer.

[Catrin]

I like the PI drop tail bibs. Chamois is comfortable for me on 35-40 mile rides and the option to drop the tail to pee is great!

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodPI_0...l#ReviewHeader

I am considering these, even though I wanted to get away from PI chamois. I did learn that it has the same chamois in my one pair of PI shorts in which I like the chamois. As far as distance is concerned I guess that my current shorts is a good test of the chamois as it is the same one.

I still like the Giordana Laser Bibs though, and with TE's generous return/replacement policy I may start with these and if I don't like them then replace with the PI drop-bibs.

I was told by someone at TE that the PI drop-bibs have extra material in the back to accommodate the drop-bib design. Do you notice that extra material in any way?

[oz rider]

I have a pair of Giordana Body Clone bibs which are nicely made and very comfortable. The chamois is sort of medium size - thinner than Assos - but I don't know whether it's the same as the Laser chamois.

And +1 for Assos for long distance. Although I've just got the new model knicks and I'm not sure the chamois is an improvement. Could be new bike/position issues, so it will take a few more rides to know for sure.

[wavedancer]

I was told by someone at TE that the PI drop-bibs have extra material in the back to accommodate the drop-bib design. Do you notice that extra material in any way?

it is just a light, soft, stretchy mesh material that tucks in the back. I don't notice it at all.