IMO, you are indoors. Don’t need a bib. Just nice padding. Or strengthen the taint and go nude… OK that sounds horrible.
Lots of stuff out there that you don’t need to over spend. Pactimo, Rapha, The Special Brand Eliel and others.
https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/core-shorts/product/COH02XXBBK
Yes I’m aware of that. The point I was trying to make is that I personally don’t need expensive bib shorts for turbo training, which for me is usually an hour.
Disagree slightly, I think you at least need mid-range bibs plus chamois cream, but I am heavy and have fat thighs.
To each his own! You are right I’m largely diminutive….
With the new power saddle mid range works for training for me. I certainly wouldn’t do a longer ride with mid range.
That said my first pair of bibs were from a castelli outlet. I thought 80 bucks for jersey and bib was breaking the bank!
Yes, yes they do…
I was very skeptical about paying good money for bibs…
I liked the idea of black bibs and the affordability the offer…
Bought one and was ok, but nothing great …
Then about 2 years ago I decided to splurge on some pactimo bibs… They were not cheap at close to 100,.but bruh… Best bibs I have ever own… Have done 3hrs indoor and they just work… Now I have 2 pactimo bibs and 1 tri suit. looking to get a 3 bib at some point…
That’s pretty much right… I’ve also done 8 hour bike messenger shifts in jeans so there’s a good chance that all the skin around my sit bones is a massive ugly callous…
I think it’s generally true that more $$$ gets you “better” bibs. For me personally though, I can get away with low to mid range bibs on the turbo for an hour. I certainly wouldn’t wear my cheaper shorts for outdoor rides, although I did use them for commuting.
I suppose if you’ve got the cash then buy top marque bibs for everything. I love Assos bibs, btw but I wouldn’t say they’ve got the absolute most comfortable pad for my body (still very comfortable though). For me it’s the Alé rev-1 pad and Sportful TC and TC pro. I didn’t get on with the progetto x2.
It turns out my bib sizing issue is because I have the thigh circumference of an elite Crossfitter… albeit much of this is due to not-so-lean tissue.
Get the right bib rather than a “high end” bib. The one that has the right fit that keeps your anatomy happy is the right bib to wear especially indoors when there is less airflow there
This is true. The one pair of bibs I have that actually fit are perfectly comfortable for up to an hour indoors.
I have winter bibs and another pair of summer bibs from the same make and in the same size that are a bit too tight around the legs because they don’t stretch as much, and they give me issues.
If you have to hike the legs up around your thighs, your bibs are too small, and it will cause saddle discomfort. Only took me two or three years to learn this lesson.
They should slip on, not need to be yanked up. The pad should only barely come off your nethers when you do a sumo squat. It should not become as taught as a drum.
You may need to adjust your size depending on the level of compression. You can tailor the torso and straps, but you can’t do anything about legs that are too small.
Same here. I recently bought a Rapha bib and I love it. Fits well and the chamois is very very comfortable. It worth the money for sure.
Ps: the Rapha I bought I paid $135. Great value!
My wallet is happy to say … £15 bibs from AliExpress suit me just fine outdoors (up to say 3hrs) and indoors (up to 90 mins)! I do have my ‘posh bibs’ which were £50 dHB ones for longer outdoor rides (more than 3 hrs)…never had any issues, obviously have a butt of steel! 
For what it’s worth, the “cheapest” Assos bibs feel like riding on a cloud on the trainer compared to anything else I’ve ever used, though it may be in part because they’re brand new.
I did have to go two sizes higher than they suggested, and they still feel quite snug around the upper thighs, but hopefully I will lose some thigh fat soon enough…
Your contact points matter probably more than your bike or time training. Bibs and shoes are things I’ll shell out cash for every time.
Just curious on the shoes? I have bought cheap shoes and I have $400plus shoes. I really dont notice a difference? Am I missing something?
For me there are several. Off the top of my head, some things that can be better at the high end: fit, stiffness (of the sole), high end BOA dials, ventilation, supple tops, replaceable parts, heel cushioning, color choice
Shoe comfort is more about fit. Cheaper shoes can be more comfortable.