Bibs versus not bibs

[ny biker]

I've tried on a couple of pairs of bib shorts but the bib part was too short for me. So I'm still wearing regular shorts.

If I did find bibs that fit comfortably, they would have to be very easy to take off for bathroom breaks, without having to take off my jersey, jacket, vest , base layers, whatever I'm wearing on top.

[Celeste1013]

Thanks all! I've found two pee-friendly options - Specialized ($180) and Velocio ($229) - so expensive, but probably worth it? if you've found easy to use options with a lower price point, let me know.

[ny biker]

I don't know what they're offering currently, but in the past Pearl Izumi made bibs that were highly praised by a local LBS owner for being easy on/off.

Also I should add one more thing, per zoom-zoom's last comment -- in addition to pee-friendliness, the chamois has to be comfortable.

[azfiddle]

I love the PI drop tail bibs I have, but I gained a few pounds and they're just bit tight right now. Other bibs are comfortable but sometimes inconvenient, especially when you're wearing a lot of layers.

[Catrin]

I loved my PI drop-tail bibs as well, but it's good to know that they have, or at least had, different versions of them. I loved the PI Elite bibs, don't go for the less expensive version if you choose the PI as there is a big difference in both material and leg grippers. At least there was at one time, that may have changed since then.

[azfiddle]

I noticed that the Pearl Izumi website has both the Elite and the PRO drop tail bibs discounted right now.

[Celeste1013]

Great advice. Thanks!