Which bibs for longer rides?
06-26-20, 08:33 PM
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What I tell people is when you find something that fits and is comfortable, buy a few. 6 months or a year from now it won't be available or the next batch will be slightly different.
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06-27-20, 12:22 PM
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I’ve found RedWhite bibs to be very comfortable for long (and short) rides.
06-27-20, 04:30 PM
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Thanks guys for all the input! The Assos Mille arrived yesterday and I took them out for their first ride. The XL fit perfect (6' 185lbs), maybe even a bit on the snug side. The straps cut into my waist more than my PI so I ended up putting a wicking shirt on underneath, which I don't need to do with the PI bibs. The pad seemed less substantial than the PI elite. The AM definitely felt lighter than the PI, but of good quality.
Only did a 20 miler, but I had some numbness in the groin area, which I don't get with the PI. Hoping this will go away. Will get out for a longer ride tomorrow. Paid $110 on sale. Jury still out...
Only did a 20 miler, but I had some numbness in the groin area, which I don't get with the PI. Hoping this will go away. Will get out for a longer ride tomorrow. Paid $110 on sale. Jury still out...
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06-27-20, 10:15 PM
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Similar experience the first time out. I wondered whether I had made a mistake. A week later, I rode them 180 miles in a day mixed with heat and rain and humidity and they literally disappeared. I hope you have the same luck!
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06-29-20, 05:53 PM
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How true that is - the most comfortable bibs I have are from Nashbar, of all places. Paid 34 bucks on sale! Should have bought 7 more, but they were all gone, never to return!
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07-02-20, 04:39 PM
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My wife just gave me a whole bunch of Assos gear for my birthday! Shorts, bibs, jerseys, socks... Gotta say it’s the nicest stuff I’ve ever imagined pedaling in, and I have a lot of higher quality Pearl Izumi bibs & shorts. Assos is far and away the better of the two in my opinion. I love it!
07-03-20, 08:03 AM
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Well, so far so good. Got out for a slightly longer ride ~ 30 miles on hot day with intermittent rain and didn't get the numbness in the bum. Going to try under-shirtless next time to see if the straps will dig in. I will say the PI strap system is much softer and better integrated in the bib than the Assos. Right now, it's a toss up - I'd probably buy whichever one was cheaper. Maybe a 50 miler will be a distance that separates the two?
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