I had one pair of Castelli bibs - I gave them to Trekhawk because they didn't fit my calves. I didn't find the straps at all annoying.

Does it have to be bibs? I just got the Sugoi Firewall tights and am pleased. They DO zip over my monster calves. Jobob got the ones from Sporthill and it sounds like those are keeping her toasty.

I'm riding a lot at night so I'm currently rotating an old pair of Thom's tights from REI, my wool leg warmers and the Firewalls and doing laundry nearly every day.

Did you get the clearance e mail from TE? Being a small, there may be something there. I do wish Susan would order too much medium stuff so that would go on clearance.

V.