Bib short deals

[lufbramatt]

Want a new pair of bibs for long rides over the summer. Anyone spotted any good deals on a half decent pair, or have any recommendations on brands/models to look out for.

I'm 80kg/6'2" and don't want to spend more than £100.

Cheers

[Matt_N]

Merlin have the Lusso Aero 50 for £40 (£60rrp), seem to get good reviews.

Galibier have a few options, they review well but I've had a few items from them now and they are not quite the finished article IMO.

[Matt_N]

DHB Aeron range seem to get good reviews as well.

[addey]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/7mesh-mk2-bib-shorts/?lang...

These are the best shorts I've ever used and can't recommend them highly enough. Bargain at £80 and medium would fit you (I am the same height/weight as you)

[DS240]

Love my current Castilli Free Aero Race (Kit version) shorts.

Not under £100 though.

[lufbramatt]

Thanks for the links. Question now is, 2x £40 pairs or one £80 pair.... or one £40 pair and some new tyres...

Edited by lufbramatt on Thursday 17th May 13:39

[Matt_N]

Just noticed Merlin have these too:

https://www.merlincycles.com/lusso-pro-gel-cooltec...

[lufbramatt]

Thanks- saw them too- looks like a slightly better pad in them. Have ordered a pair along with a set of Conti GP4000s2

[Matt_N]

Be interested to see what you think when they arrive.

[smifffymoto]

Bike discount have some bib shorts with up to 40% off.

[Brew]

You will not find better for sub £100

https://www.swissiconic.com/men/shorts/assos-neo-p...

[snotrag]

Had some good deals on email recently from Morvelo, I've got their bibs but their other stuff is my favourite kit.

[Matt London]

DS240 said:

Love my current Castilli Free Aero Race (Kit version) shorts.

Not under £100 though.

The Team version are just under £100 now http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-free-aero-race-bi...

[Matt_N]

Brew said:

You will not find better for sub £100

https://www.swissiconic.com/men/shorts/assos-neo-p...

Not much choice of sizes though.

[lufbramatt]

Matt_N said:

Brew said:

You will not find better for sub £100

https://www.swissiconic.com/men/shorts/assos-neo-p...

Not much choice of sizes though.

Yea, I'm not that tall/fat ;-)

[gazza285]

I bought a pair of Rivelo Honister bibs in a SportPursuit ‘sale’, and they impressed me enough that I bought another three pairs. Some of the other lads and lasses from the club have them now as well, nobody has a bad word to say about their comfort, but they can be a bit warm in summer.

[dontdobends]

The Lusso Active Aero Bibs Are £99 and won the cycling weekly bibshort group test, beating all the top brands Rapha, Castelli, Endura, Etc!

A cracking pair Bibs!

[Chicken Chaser]

gazza285 said:

I bought a pair of Rivelo Honister bibs in a SportPursuit ‘sale’, and they impressed me enough that I bought another three pairs. Some of the other lads and lasses from the club have them now as well, nobody has a bad word to say about their comfort, but they can be a bit warm in summer.

I'll add to this. Bought a pair on the back of a recommendation on here and I've been very impressed. Great for a fondo, and I've not felt that they were too warm as I tried them in low/mid 20s a couple of week ago and that's about as hot as it gets around here. Rivelo make some really nice stuff for good money.

[lufbramatt]

Matt_N said:

Be interested to see what you think when they arrive.

After a few rides in the Lusso progel cooltec shorts, I have to say I'm impressed. Neatly stitched, wide, soft bib straps. Pad seems quite firm which hopefully means it should last ok. Plain black so go great with retro jerseys

Legs are cut on the long side which I was pleased about as I'm 6'2" and the gripper strip at the bottom is about an inch wide and not too tight.

But most importantly I did 91 miles in them on Saturday which no discomfort during the ride and no tenderness the day after. So I think they have passed the test Great value, would buy more in the future.

Edited by lufbramatt on Monday 18th June 08:57

[Joeigglypuff]

I bought a pair of Gore bibs a while ago on a whim from Amazon. They have been my favourite pair despite only picking them because they were cheap, so have stuck with Gore ever since. Same tech as Castelli I believe but can sometimes be cheaper.