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Well, I'm not huge boobage but it's definitely a jersey fit factor for me. The straps on the mens are too long for the vertically challenged and not placed in the right location to deal with boobage.
Over the base layer and under the jersey. During the summer, if it is excruciatingly hot, I've been known to take off my jersey and then the love handles are camouflaged.
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05-19-2006, 09:14 AM #1
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There is a discussion on Bikejournal about bib shorts. I wanted to ask what women think of them. I know SadieKate likes them
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Specifically -
do women with large chests like them? The sizes listed are for waists - what about the chest?
do you wear the bibs over or under your shirt? Seems like over would be easier for bathroom breaks, but might look funny especially if they have to go around the boobage area.
There aren't many women-specific brands, do the men's have the right torso length? Then, of course, the boobage question comes out again.
Other women's issues with bibs vs. shorts?
what brand(s)/types do you recommend?
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05-19-2006, 09:23 AM #2
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05-19-2006, 09:25 AM #3
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TsPoet - you need the Assos lady bibs for your time trials.
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05-19-2006, 09:37 AM #4
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I have one pair of unisex (i.e. menīs) bib shorts from Nalini. The straps are made of a stretchy mesh material, so they fit quite well over my (flatish) chest and under the jersey. I donīt find them any better/worse than normal shorts, but it does make pit stops rather interesting.
Is it just me or do the Assos ones with the strap running between the boobs look rather dodgy? Maybe itīs the picture they use of them on the website!
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05-19-2006, 09:40 AM #5
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Uh . . . yeah!
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05-19-2006, 09:49 AM #6
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Omg!
I found a site that has those bibs on sale right now - no photo available. I'm soooo glad you sent a link to your previous posts!
Originally Posted by SadieKate
TsPoet - you need the Assos lady bibs for your time trials.
I can't imagine anyone wearing those, either over or under a jersey. Without a jersey might help me win any TT or race I do - running from the cops for indecent exposure.
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05-19-2006, 09:54 AM #7
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Thanks, that gave me a good giggle.
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05-19-2006, 09:56 AM #8
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The bib shorts actually look like a one piece tri suit and have good coverage. The bib tights are the indecent ones.
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05-19-2006, 10:34 AM #9
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It's OK my friend - MassBikeBabes husband has very graciously volunteered the use of his hands to help keep us decent and to allow us the use of our hands to shift and brake. Originally Posted by TsPoet
I found a site that has those bibs on sale right now - no photo available. I'm soooo glad you sent a link to your previous posts! I can't imagine anyone wearing those, either over or under a jersey. Without a jersey might help me win any TT or race I do - running from the cops for indecent exposure.
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05-19-2006, 12:12 PM #10
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awwww, how nice of him ;-)
and they say chivalry is dead
te guys are just great ;-)
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05-19-2006, 12:48 PM #11
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I have two pairs of ProRace bib shorts - I don't wear them on warm days as they make me too hot, but on cold days I like them because they keep my lower back and my flanks warm.
I don't find them a problem with my breasts, either as a C cup (last year), or now as a B.
I would recommend them.
I wear crop tops when riding, so my look is more of a tease I guess with a bit of midriff showing but with a jersey over the top, not a prob!
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05-19-2006, 12:56 PM #12
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The new Assos knicker bib pic is a little less pornagraphic... http://www.assos.com/products/winter...or=black&id=91
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05-19-2006, 12:58 PM #13
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Oh man - that other one !!
(http://www.assos.com/products/winter...or=black&id=90) - I just sent the link to DH. Wow. I wonder - does she ultimately wear a bra with that? Or does she just ride cupping her breasts?Sarah
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05-19-2006, 03:26 PM #14
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I wonder - does she ultimately wear a bra with that?
So - are bibs only for situations that you will never have to stop & pee?
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05-19-2006, 06:20 PM #15
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Snap's Hints for Peeing Whilst Wearing Bibs
1. Remove all extraneous items (jacket, camelbak)
2. Once in potty, unzip jersey, pull arms out and wear jersey like a necklace.
3. Pull down bibs
4. If you don't know what to do now, I'm not telling you.
5. Pull up bibs.
6. Put arms back in jersey, zip up.
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