Pearl Izumi v Louis Garneau v Castelli v Other?
06-09-19, 08:06 PM
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LG fit sensor 2.
Bibs and shorts. Had to extend the straps on the bibs due to height, but that only shows how much i like the fit- I was willing to adjust them just to have bibs match the shorts I like.
The pad is thin compared to the PI and other brands ive tried(3 other brands). I like that. And there is no silicone grip which is great since I hate that silicone junk.
Everyone is different for fit and whatnot.
Bibs and shorts. Had to extend the straps on the bibs due to height, but that only shows how much i like the fit- I was willing to adjust them just to have bibs match the shorts I like.
The pad is thin compared to the PI and other brands ive tried(3 other brands). I like that. And there is no silicone grip which is great since I hate that silicone junk.
Everyone is different for fit and whatnot.
06-10-19, 05:41 AM
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The rest was: a shower after the ride using antibacterial soap and applying ASSOS after ride Skin Repair Gel (available from Amazon - expensive but use only a little dab on each affected area). That gel allowed me to ride again the next day. I had a bike fitting by an Olympic coach but I was already spot-on. The coach recommended an SQ Lab seat which I bought that matched my "sit" bones. The seat recommendation was based on a suggestion that older guys should use a "Hammock" seat like an SMP. The SQ Lab saddle was a model 612 active and has worked well. I ride 200 mi weeks with no saddle sore problems. I use Chamois butter every ride. Until a couple years ago I could use any chamois short with no lube.
I have no chamois butter I will look at that. I'll also check out SQ lab.
06-10-19, 08:25 AM
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Body Glide will help.
It's available at just about any sporing goods store, running store, REI.
It's available at just about any sporing goods store, running store, REI.
06-10-19, 10:02 AM
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Yes, if you're riding 200-300 miles/week in the wrong bibs you can subject yourself to increased injury rates. I'd consider fitness and bike fit #'s 1-2 in terms of importance, then pad, then shoes, then gloves. You will also be more comfortable and perform better. Saturday I rode 65 miles in my Rapha Classic bibs then had to dust off my cheap PI long tights for an unexpected cold snap yesterday - I literally got off the bike to make sure I grabbed padded tights. There's absolutely zero comparison.
Read my post again - I did not deny the ability to find good deals shopping sales or the notion that most brands make a worthwhile product somewhere in their line. I warned against only shopping sales if you really want to find the best bibs for you. Furthermore, I prefaced the entire point by starting with "in my experience..." I hope you didn't damage your brain too hard understanding the concept of others' personal experience.
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