HCB

Hey guys,

What brand of bib shorts do you recommend that come with pockets big enough for an iPhone, flat kit, and bars?

Thanks!

Marcus_Ti

That is why we have cycling jerseys and jackets. I can't think of any bibs with pockets, nevermind pockets for that much crap.

bikepro

+1

HCB

I had no idea jerseys and jackets had pockets too. Thanks for your valuable contribution.

kbarch

You must be joking.
Why would you want pockets on your bib shorts? Because your trousers have pockets? Are you trousers as close fitting as bib shorts? I can't imagine what pockets on bib shorts would even be like.

But here's something you may be interested in: They make loose shorts that have slash pockets with zippers, which is ideal - keeps things from sliding out while riding, but comfortable to use. I wear these if I'm going to be spending much time in public off the bike around a ride (I don't bother with a belt, though).

These are from Rab. I don't know if they're a current style, but there are probably others.

Blue Belly

I'm totally into it, camo fatigues with pad & bib straps. We like our off-roading, here in Vermont.....

rpenmanparker 

BITD I recall occasionally seeing a pair of shorts that had a tiny pocket for a house key or something similar. Nothing more than that and nothing like that recently.

inspclouseau

I had a pair of LG shorts that had a gel pocket. It was super discreet and I used it to hold a larabar. I actually miss it a lot - I bought it at performance a year or two ago but I think they discontinued the line.

jimblairo

Some Aerotech Design bibs have a fairly large mesh pocket.

TimothyH

Giro makes bib shorts with three back pockets.

Giro New Road Bib Shorts - Men's | Competitive Cyclist

You can also look to triathlon shorts/bibs. Zoot and DeSoto makes shorts with pockets and these are some of the most comfortable shorts I have ever worn.


-Tim-

metalheart44

The Desoto 400 mile bibs have external pockets on the thigh area, pretty convenient for a variety of things. Nothing like having options for carrying stuff.

WalksOn2Wheels

Thank you for posting the only helpful response so far. I was going to mention Giro as well.

I want to say Specialized also introduced similar shorts as a part of their "S.W.A.T." launch, but I try to forget that kind of stuff.

SpeshulEd 

I have a custom kit made by Champion Systems that has small pocket in the small of the back - you could probably fit a house key, id/credit card, small amount of cash, and a phone in it. Would be tight though and a bit hard to get to while riding.

TobinH

All of my bibs have a little pocket. I always thought it was for a radio, but it holds my MP3 player perfectly.

dvdslw

I had a pair with a little pocket and thought it was a good idea until my ride was over and everything in the pocket was soaking wet from sweating. Best to keep everything in your jersey pockets or saddle bag.

dagray

I have a small pocket on my bibs that hits me mid back so it is pretty worthless to me. I use the pockets in my jersey for my phone (HTC One), and put a small amount of cash in my saddle bag, or I put cash, wallet, and keys in my Geigerrig hydration pack.

I do ride with a Road ID bracelet so that is my identification and it also has contact information and the facts that I am type 2 diabetic and a veteran.

indyfabz

Having an iPhone, bars and a flat changing kit in bib pockets sounds most uncomfortable.

Elvo

There's an area between your chamois and your body that lets you hold those items in compression. Barely enough room for the iphone 6 but the CO2 cartridges, mini pump, and shot bloks fit very well

HCB

Some good info guys. My friend has a De Soto 400 mile and loves it. He has his iPhone 6, flat kit along with an extra tube, and bars, all in his bib. At first I though he was crazy for putting all that on his body but can it be worse than all that hanging in a jersey hanging down your ass for four hours?

PepeM

These ones work for me, they even fit my hammer, never know when you might need to drope it:

Johnny Rad

Sounds awfully sweaty to me.

Good luck.

HCB

I bet you get more attention that you are seeking by cutting those overalls into Daisy Dukes.

bigdo13

PepeM

I thought it was normal and that people stared at all cyclists, at least that's what I read here.

wildstar

The Sugoi bibs like this have a small pocket in the back

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o08_s00

I like their bibs so far this season.