*sniff* Fave bib knicks have changed..

[Catrin]

I would double-check on that. I have 2 pairs of the regular P.R.O. women's bibshorts and I can assure you that they are NOT droptails...and according to the PI website, I see no reference to them being droptails in the description. The only bibs on their site that they do refer to as being droptails, are the regular Droptail w/Elite pad, the new PRO InRCool, and the Droptail Suit.

My mistake on the regular PRO women's bibshorts, thanks for catching that. The price is so close between the regular PRO bibs and the new In-R-Cool bibs that I wonder if they are planning on replacing them with the new bibs? I, at least, am willing to pay the extra $30 for a drop-tail and the new material...

[ladyicon]

I just bought a pair of the PRO shorts, but they are too large. I accidentally ordered the wrong size I felt that the chamois had too much bumpy padding. My faves are the Descente Strada bibshorts. I just bought a pair from Voler, the elite line, the price on sale was only $97.00. Tried them on and love them, will wear on a long ride this weekend and let you know how they felt. At that price, how can I go wrong??????
I am still on the hunt for the womens perfect bib short. I also have the droptail PI bib short and love them. I wear them on charity rides and then I dont take as long in the potties They also have a bit less padding and dont have the bumpy padding.
I guess when it comes down to it everyone has their own likes and dislikes.

[Becky]

IME, the Pearl chamois takes a few wash and wear cycles to "settle in". I really don't like them right out of the package, but after a few rides, they're my long-ride shorts. I prefer something lighter/thinner for shorter rides.

I have those Voler Elites too....very nice chamois. I wish they'd make the inner thigh seamless though....then they'd be in the running for long-ride shorts. I keep hoping!

[Catrin]

At the LBS yesterday I found the PI Elite drop-tail bibs are now made from the In-R-Cool fabric and the grippers are wider. Since I KNOW that I can work with the 3D chamois, I decided that the extra expense of the P.R.O. drop-tail In-R-Cool bibs wasn't necessary.

I had also spoken with TE staff and they told me they aren't carrying the P.R.O. drop-tail In-R-Cool bibs because they do not like the regular In-R-Cool P.R.O. shorts - apparently the legs are too tight where they grip the thighs.