good cost-performance bibs suggestions?

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tireheb
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by tireheb

so after some years of using generic chinese bibs, i just know theres better stuff and my bottoms need it.
so what brands would you suggest?
i dont care about looks (well a lot are just black bibs right?) but good performance with the less money possible. will somethig like 80usd/euro be enough? maybe theres good stuff for 50? im ignorant here,please guide me. thanks

im a small narrow rider (usually S or XS) , located in spain (dont think that matters).

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by WouldLikeToBeLighter

Personally I really like Bioracer Spitfire bibs, they are inexpensive and I get on well with them. I previously used to solely use Assos bibs but find these as comfy although they might not last quite as long. At less than half the price I don't mind that.

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by mathieurrr

On the value side I've really liked Red White (The Entry Bib) as well as buying some DHB Aeron bibs when they are on sale for 50% off (like now). I'd place both of those above the Rion and Spexcel bibs i've bought on Alixpress.

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by Bigger Gear

I'd vote for the Sportful Classic bib shorts. These used to be called the BodyFit Classic, nice short, good compression with a simple but comfortable pad. Since you are in Spain you can likely get them quite cheap from BikeInn/TradeInn. For example Probikekit has them for $75 USD ($95 CAD).

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by Mocs123

Bibs can be very personal so it's hard to say what works best for you. I tend to look for sales - and prefer a desnse chamois - so I like La Passione bibs, that can be found around $100USD twice a year or so.

There is a guy in my club that wears Red White bibs and they are pretty affordable. He wears a lot of really high end jersey's and isn't limited by price on bibs and those are still his choice.
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by C36

Is you want the « best » pad, the Elastic Interface Peloton hybrid, I think the best option from a price stand point is Virklon (Spanish brand).

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by mogwaiboi

Try Society Cycling or the Giordana FRC Pro (I got a pair from this ebay user in the UK)

https://www.societycycling.com/collections/bib-shorts

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/30467360465 ... R9rdm7eDYQ
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by Cannoli

Merlin Cycles has a great sale on Castelli bibs. Lordgun is also having a huge sale on fall/winter gear.
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by tireheb

thanks guys, you are life savers, im going through the info posted right now

mathieurrr wrote:
Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:49 pm
On the value side I've really liked Red White (The Entry Bib) as well as buying some DHB Aeron bibs when they are on sale for 50% off (like now). I'd place both of those above the Rion and Spexcel bibs i've bought on Alixpress.
thanks, where do you usually shop for em?(the DHB aeron); wiggle, chainreaction? or some other site?

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by raisinberry777

DHB is the Wiggle store brand so only available on shops owned by that company (Wiggle, CRC, bike24)

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by BdaGhisallo

It might be counterintuitive, but more expensive bibs might end up costing you less in the long run because, at least in the case of the Assos bibs I use, they will last longer than cheap ones. And in that time, you will get to use a higher quality bib, so it's a win-win.

I have Assos bibs that have are pushing on to four years old that see use 2-3 times per week that still look and feel great.

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by Steve Curtis

There are tons of opportunities to buy Assos, Castelli , Rapha etc as heavily discounted prices. These will be far nicer than the home brand choices and probably last longer too.

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by req110

assos equipe rs for around 160 eur. Nothing beats that.
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by MrCurrieinahurry

I agree with that assos stuff.. Honestly save up some cash for a little while longer and grab something from last season..

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by warthog101

Dhb aeron and aeron lab are good. They have a good chamois. Leg grippers work well.
Very comfy for me and great price if on special.
They size large compared to Italian bibs.
I am 184cm and 76kg
Size M is a good fit.

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