Bib short recommendations for the larger gent

[onegoodbike]

Not sure if the topic has been covered before?, but i'm keen to try out this style of short(s?), and wondered if you guys had any good/bad recommendations you could pass on?.
I'm not looking to spend hundreds, as i'm just a leisure cyclist, but i'm hoping to commute to work a bit this summer, which is a 9/10 mile ride each way, so wanted to get something comfortable to wear.

Thanks for your help. Matt

 

[TGR]

I have a couple of sets of bib shorts -
Altura
Endura
3/4 length DHB
All work for me - although the sizing is different - Alturas and DHB are large and the Enduras are medium. Although I have lost 2 stone recemtly so that may explain it. If you shop about, they should not cost a fortune. The Enduras are £63 but I picked them up second hand but unused for £25.

I would suggest that you try and make sure you get the right size - that is the hard bit with on line buying.

Richard

 

[julianm]

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Have a look at a German firm - Trikot express - I get my stuff from there & have been very pleased with the Nalini basic range.
http://www.trikotexpress.de
They have a `king size` range & good sizing charts, post not expensive. You can pick up some good special offers.
Bibshorts are very comfy! Good luck!

 

[David B]

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For quality and comfort, I can't really fault Tenn bibs, but be careful on the sizing front as they seem a bit smaller than some brands - I usually take a M but the Tenn idea of Medium is a bit of a snug fit on me.

David

 

[The History Man]

Whats your size in strides? I went through this a year ago and have arrived at some sizes

 

[onegoodbike]

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Thanks for the responses guys, I've been trawling round the online stores such as wiggle and evans to check out prices, but it's helpful to hear a few comments on brands, because they all claim to be the best thing since sliced bread in their write ups!. Matt

 

[Meejoir]

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If you're not looking to spend a fortune on your first pair and you want good sizing, you could do worse than try CCUK based in Leeds I think and always offer bargainous process. Just Google CCUK cycling. I've got 2 pairs of bibs and they're really good, and I'm a big fella.

 

[sparki]

i've used the £25 bibshorts from http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-308030-cyc ... and-shorts and the £40 version... both i've done sportives in and they are very comfy. £40 pair have better padding and are a little thicker but for summer, even the £25 bibshorts are more than enough. i commute the same kind of distance and wouldnt be without them

hth

 

[David B]

Re: Re:

If you're not looking to spend a fortune on your first pair and you want good sizing, you could do worse than try CCUK based in Leeds I think and always offer bargainous process. Just Google CCUK cycling. I've got 2 pairs of bibs and they're really good, and I'm a big fella.

Will bear them in mind. Link to their online shop here for anyone interested:

http://www.cycle-clothing.co.uk/

Looks like they do custom gear for cycling clubs etc., which is usually a good sign that a cycle clothing supplier knows its stuff (I still have my Impsport kit from my first ever racing club, 14 years on - even now I use the bibshorts when on the training rollers)!

David