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 2011-10-27 8:08 AM |
Member  5452    NC |  Subject: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibsSince I started cycling, I always heard and read from the fast/skinny folks that bibs were the bomb. I, however, put off buying any for a variety of reasons: I'm not fast/skinny, too expensive, don't ride far enough, too poseur, blah blah. Well, in preparation for my last race, I went out and bought a pair of tribibs (DeSoto Forza Riviera Tribibs). They are exactly what people claim: extremely comfortable, don't cut across your waist when on the bike, keep your lower back out of the sun and so on. I now have a hard time riding at all wearing shorts, rather than bibs. They also felt great on the swim and run. Here's the PSA part you don't hear from the fast/skinny people, if you're a guy or gal that isn't quite yet at your "optimal race weight," these things are a freakin' girdle. A girdle! Your race and post-race pictures will never look better. Go forth and enjoy.
Edited by Goosedog 2011-10-27 8:21 AM |
| 2011-10-27 8:15 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
Elite 7783  PEI, Canada | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs I gotta say that I do love riding with my bibs. I had no idea there were tri-bibs too! |
| 2011-10-27 8:35 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
Veteran 291 Just South of Disorder | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Ditto above. Love my bib bike shorts but never knew there were tri bib shorts |
| 2011-10-27 9:08 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Goosedog -- I never knew bibs were just for fast/skinny people. When I was first introduced to them about 15 years ago, my "mentor" told me specifically "these will hold your gutty-gut in!" That sold me right then and there. Bibs are the bomb! |
 2011-10-27 9:12 AM in reply to: #3740252 |
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| 2011-10-27 9:14 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Expert 839 Anaheim Hills, CA | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs I've been wearing my DeSotos since I found out they made Tri-bibs. They're awesome! |
| 2011-10-27 9:54 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Extreme Veteran 404 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs I wear the DeSoto tri bib, too. I also have the coordinating Forza Riviera, but it's too long and the small arm openings chafe on the run. I replaced it with a shorter Sugoi top. |
| 2011-10-27 10:52 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Extreme Veteran 863 West Michigan | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Took me a long time to switch to bibs. Now it's all I use. |
| 2011-10-27 10:55 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs I've never used them. Centuries, HIM, IM, never. But I'm contemplating a double century next year and am waffling whether I want to get a DeSoto 400 mile bib short for it. Odds are I'll end up with it and give it a shot but I still don't feel the actual NEED for a bib setup. |
| 2011-10-27 10:57 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Veteran 520 Chicago | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs mmmmm.....girdle....
/Homer
Don't tell me things rule because I don't need more things to buy! |
| 2011-10-27 10:58 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Regular 66 Tucson | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs On the bike it's all I wear. For some reason I never thought of looking at Tri bibs, even though all I wear is Desoto for Tri stuff. For the bike training I use MOA bibs. Love them. I'll have to check this tri bib thing out... |
| 2011-10-27 11:02 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Master 2158 | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Thanks for the PSA. I may need to look into this now. |
| 2011-10-27 11:43 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Pro 5361 | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs I'm 5'7" and 132lbs. they feel good to me as well. Just bought another pair off Bonktown- so they don't have to be expensive. my favorite and most comfortable thing to wear is my one piece tri suit. (zoot ultra race suit), but it's just too freaky for me to wear it for anything but races. |
| 2011-10-27 11:52 AM in reply to: #3740510 |
| Champion 4835 Eat Cheese or Die | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs DanielG - 2011-10-27 10:55 AM I've never used them. Centuries, HIM, IM, never. But I'm contemplating a double century next year and am waffling whether I want to get a DeSoto 400 mile bib short for it. Odds are I'll end up with it and give it a shot but I still don't feel the actual NEED for a bib setup. Unless you've worn them, you don't know that you need them. I am sure someone will have to prove me wrong, but I have never met a person who prefers regular shorts to bibs, once they've worn bib shorts. |
| 2011-10-27 11:55 AM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Master 1591 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs My husband has been making fun of bibs for quite a while. We hit up the LBS end of season sale last week and he tried on a bunch of things. I suggested (handed and insisted) that he try a pair of bibs on. He loves them and now understands the hype. |
| 2011-10-27 12:07 PM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Just admit it you all want to look like Freddie Mercury Edited by rottieguy 2011-10-27 12:08 PM (freddie mercury.jpg) Attachments ---------------- freddie mercury.jpg (5KB - 3 downloads) |
| 2011-10-27 12:08 PM in reply to: #3740713 |
| Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs rottieguy - 2011-10-27 1:07 PM Just admit it you want to look like Freddie Mercury A previously unlisted, yet quite valid, reason as well.
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| 2011-10-27 12:29 PM in reply to: #3740713 |
| Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs rottieguy - 2011-10-27 1:07 PM Just admit it you all want to look like Freddie Mercury If I could sing like him I would rock the bibs on stage in a minute. |
| 2011-10-27 12:29 PM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Member 97 Arkansas | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs They look hot. I don't mean hey he looks hot in those but damn I bet hes hot in those! Is that clear? |
| 2011-10-27 12:31 PM in reply to: #3740773 |
| Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Rbox3r - 2011-10-27 1:29 PM They look hot. I don't mean hey he looks hot in those but damn I bet hes hot in those! Is that clear? That's not the bibs, that's the sweater he's wearing under it. |
| 2011-10-27 12:39 PM in reply to: #3740118 |
| Master 1799 Houston | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs Here is what I don't get about "Tri-Bibs", why not just go with a full tri-suit at that point? Wouldn't it have the same benefits / negatives, without the need for an extra shirt? Just a thought from someone who doesn't have any bibs... and doesn't like any of his bike shorts so far. |
| 2011-10-27 12:42 PM in reply to: #3740802 |
| Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs NewClydesdale - 2011-10-27 1:39 PM Here is what I don't get about "Tri-Bibs", why not just go with a full tri-suit at that point? Wouldn't it have the same benefits / negatives, without the need for an extra shirt? Just a thought from someone who doesn't have any bibs... and doesn't like any of his bike shorts so far. Decent point. The main reason, I think, is that you can wear your tribibs whilst training and look pro. A one-piece race suit, not so much.
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| 2011-10-27 12:45 PM in reply to: #3740802 |
| Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs NewClydesdale - 2011-10-27 1:39 PM Here is what I don't get about "Tri-Bibs", why not just go with a full tri-suit at that point? To add, immediately after racing in the tribibs, I considered a one piece. I will buy one when DeSoto offers a front-zip, hydro-pocket, Riviera-pad one piece (essentially the ITU with front zip). Emilio, come on!
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| 2011-10-27 12:55 PM in reply to: #3740802 |
| Extreme Veteran 404 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs NewClydesdale - 2011-10-27 12:39 PM Here is what I don't get about "Tri-Bibs", why not just go with a full tri-suit at that point? Wouldn't it have the same benefits / negatives, without the need for an extra shirt? Just a thought from someone who doesn't have any bibs... and doesn't like any of his bike shorts so far. For me, I like the tri bib over tri short because I don't like anything tight around the abdomen especially bent over on the bike. The "girdle" effect is just bonus. I also have several tri suits, but I have some gripe about every one. The small fits on top but is too tight on bottom or too short in the body. The medium fits on bottom but is too loose on top or too long in the body. The tri bib, just like shorts, lets me mix-and-match different sizes, styles, and brands. I can also pair it with a bike jersey for training rides.
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| 2011-10-27 1:01 PM in reply to: #3740781 |
| Member 97 Arkansas | Subject: RE: PSA: Bib shorts/tribibs DanielG - 2011-10-27 12:31 PM Rbox3r - 2011-10-27 1:29 PM That's not the bibs, that's the sweater he's wearing under it. They look hot. I don't mean hey he looks hot in those but damn I bet hes hot in those! Is that clear?
Lol Not Freddy but the bibs. |
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