Anyone have experience with the Castelli Competizione bibs, eg vs the free aero race or others?
I was thinking of trying these out. Seems like high praise if they’re more comfy than those you listed (based on what I’ve read at least, my only bibs so far have been the black bibs).
I have a pair of the Black Bibs - both the regular and the ultimate and I prefer the dhb Aerons to both. The Ultimates are good for their money and the pad is great but the stitching around the pad can be felt on the inside. Unless I can get them to sit perfectly, then I end up with a scratching sensation against my butt the whole ride. I do have a reasonably large rear so it’s probably more on me than the bibs, but they’re the only bibs I have where I notice this.
The Aerons have what feels like a thin pad but I’ve regularly done 4hr/60-70mi rides on them, and one 7hr/115mi ride in them and not had any problems. They’re my go-to whenever I know I’ll be out for a few hours. My black bibs are saved for trainer work now.
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Awesome feedback, thanks! How is the sizing between the black bibs and DHB aeron? Do you take the same size in each?
Yep, I’m an XL in all of them (36” waist). The Aerons are snug and more of an aero/pro fit whereas there’s a little more stretch with the black bibs.
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I have a set of both Competizione and Aero race. My legs are a bit more muscular than most so they are a really tight fit around the thighs and hips, and they don’t move at all during rides. The padding is firm and not overly large.
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Do people have any recommendations for people with skinny waist/hips but relatively long legs? Castelli in some models suit, but in others are too short in the leg. Most bibs I’ve tried bunch around the hip/nether region area to get a good fit lengthwise and tight around my legs.
Bought Castelli, as I thought they should be half decent. Turns out 2 months riding and worn a hole through the left thigh. Bit surprised. I also find they are quite short for me I’m 195cm and have XXL shorts and they are half way up the thigh.
Keen to get recommendation on longer cut shorts for a taller rider please.
Thanks everyone.
These are a bit longer in the legs. For fall, Casettli makes the Omloop
https://www.sportful.com/us/men/bottoms/shorts-bibs/p/110200121P-035
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Maybe I’m late to the party, but I strongly suggest AGU aero bibshort premium. I got them 2 months ago, and am totally stoked. I have used a ~100 euro bibshort from AGU before, but this is next level.
- The fabric wraps around the leg tight and smooth, giving a nice feeling of compression, but pedals so smooth. The material has a great feel.
- The black chamois is very comfortable, gives good support on those 5+ hour rides.
- This is the fabric/chamois/fit as used in the aero suit of Jumbo-Visma. It is telling that one of the best pro teams use this gear.
- From direct experience I can say their customer support is excellent.
- At 183cm and 71kg, the M size fits perfectly.
- I’m not sure what the US situation is for buying these though.
FWIW, I have found great comfort with the Endura Xtract Bib Short II for trainer rides. Padding is good for 1.5-3+ hours on the trainer.
They’re also cheap. 45 pounds per pair. Can get 3 of these for the price of some others. Highly recommended
Lately I’ve been impressed with gear by La Passione. I’m rocking the Minimal and lightweight bibs and they work great in Florida Heat (100+) for 4+ hrs.
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I keep going back for their bibs. I’m a fan of their PSN range. At 5’10 the leg length is perfect for me.
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I got a pair of their prestige bibs in the sale to test them. I like them a lot and am comfortable using them on 3-4 hour rides. A little snug but I went with my usual size and I’ve been ok, except occasionally having to adjust myself during a ride.
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Has anyone used Black Sheep bibs? I saw some on sale and they looked pretty long. Since I have long femurs, it seems like they could be good.
I bought a pair of the new Castelli Primo Black bibs in July. They lasted three rides before the piping pulled away from the webbing on the back. I expect better quality from a $260 bib. Sticking with Assos, well at least until they let me down.
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Received Pactimo 12h bibs bought on sale. And it was a mistake, because now I know I have to buy second pair in the short future.
Bibs are perfect for me - snuggle, with enough compression to feel good, chamois is pretty dense and I really like a little tactile feel from honeycomb texture. During 3h ride on the trainer they were perfect - now I have 4 pair of bibs and only 1 I want to use. The normal price is pretty steep but on sale this become bearable. As the bibs I can highly recommend them, as many people in the topic do.
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I’m looking at these now. My body size is so annoying…
Very slim, but also tall (189cm). For snug fit purposes I go size M in Assos and put up with the slightly short leg. I’m size XL in Castelli bibs, which fit great. But I really want to try something new in case I’m missing out! Any anecdotal fit comparisons out there?
I am 188 cm, very slim (70kg at the moment) but with wide hips and no chest. I have bought M and they are perfect.
Oof - super slim! I’ve got some off season timber (could be muscle). I gained 1 or 2kg since starting weights, despite the promise of no weight gain from low rep high weight.
I read some other comments that pointed me to Pactimo size M too. The actual tape measurement sizing does seem right for me, but always good to hear from people who have actually tried them as well.
I’m going size M with long leg. A 5 hour indoor workout in 3 weeks time should be a good test!