Reddit mentions: The best cycling bib shorts for men

Because you can get the F75x for a good price (you said $1100 further up), then it's obviously the best choice for an exercise bike. Much better components than the Jake, carbon fork, full 105...

You said you'll be riding for "fun and fitness" - Do you ever think you'll bike to work? If so, the lack of rack mounts might suck, but a backpack should do fine. If you ABSOLUTELY need rack mounts, which you shouldn't unless you plan to commute long distances or do some light touring, then get the Jake.

The felt is also a fucking sexy color, as girly as that makes me sound.

So, if you can deal with no rack mounts, get the felt bike, along with this and this and you'll be all set for exercise, and you can wear more "normal" clothes for "fun". But the cycling jersey really helps to carry some food, a spare tube, and some necessities in the back pocket like cash and I.D.

One last important thing that could throw you off completely: orthopedic issues - make sure you try the bike and that you have no hip pain - if you do, you might consider getting a hybrid for a more relaxed position. If you feel comfortable on the F75x, then it's one hell of a bike, and I wish you luck.

EDIT: Not sure about the wheels, but the Felt is about as good as the Jake the Snake, even at the MSRP it would be a really good deal. If you can get it $1100 out the door, then that's an insane deal.

To OP /u/SirNoodlesworth and you,

For Winter:

Thermal and Windproof jacket by Przewalski

Neck warmer, unless it's super duper cold, then try full Balaclava

Windproof gloves, and if you want extra padding, try Pearl Izumi from LBS. They're pricier, but may be worth it depending on your comfort tolerance levels.

For Florida/summer:

Best "cheap" bibs! Double stich and will handle lots of washes.

Comfy jerseys with high quality zipper (the zipper is usually the first thing to break on the cheapies).

For ladies, my wife loves these kits. Comfortable and durable.

A few non-answers:

1. I bought a cheap asian jersey to see if it was usable. The measurements are all wonky. The sleeves are too short and the neck is huge. It's barely usable. Something to keep in mind. Fabric seems fine and stitching isn't appreciably worse than the cheaper "normal" brands (e.g. Voler)
   
   
2. I bought these ~50$ cannondale bib shorts, but the fabric is definitely sub-par, and they are made with too few panels, so the fit is bad (at least on me).
   
   
3. Bib shorts. doo eeeet.
   
   And one real answer: If you're brave of heart and want cheap gear. Buy used. Here is a pair of Castelli bib shorts for 35$. I've had pretty good success.

These are the ones I got, I don't think $30 is too much at all! https://www.amazon.com/Baleaf-Mens-Cycling-Shorts-Padded/dp/B00YQU2B2A

Is that one way or round trip? Maybe not the most necessary if that is a round trip total, but if you are going to doing it every day, it will makes things a little more comfortable.

If you want something a little quicker to get in or out of, you could pick up some MTB shorts which have padding in them.
https://www.amazon.com/EZRUN-Padded-Mountain-Lightweight-Cycling/dp/B07H7ZKM17/ref=sr_1_3?crid=OLFL1I1ALU5Z

Seat is trickier, ideally you'd go to a bike shop and try some out, but my shop doesn't carry many seats. So I did all the research I could for seats that were good for bigger riders and I had narrowed it down to a Brooks or the ISM. At the end of the day, it seemed like the ISM was made better for longer ride comfort.

The seat that came with my bike was a true ass hatchet and was awful only a couple miles in. So I knew it was the wrong one for me.

Your local bike store might have a try before you buy and they can probably help get you fitted. That might be a legit part of your problem is that the seat you have isn't awful, you just need a proper fitting for your bike. At one point, I was having some knee issues from riding and a seat adjustment fixed all that. Also, you can hit up a site like www.bicycleseats.com where you can buy a few options and they will accept returns of the seats you didn't like.

Hope this helps!

If you're planning on doing more than just a short commute, you'll want to get:

• Some padded shorts. Bib shorts are the best as they don't have a waistband to dig into you, but you could get 'baggies' if lycra is not your thing. I use these but I'm not over impressed with the quality, though they are inexpensive compared to most.
  
• Some cycling gloves. They'll stop wind chill, stop you grazing your hands if you fall and reduce hand numbness. Typically people use fingerless ones for the summer and fingered ones for the winter.
  
• Water bottle. I use these ones as they're dirt cheap and big.
  
• Pump. I quite like this one.
  
• Spare inner tube. I bought my last batch from Ribble.
  
• Patch repair kit. I tend to get cheap ones from Wilkinsons.
  
• Tyre levers. I have both plastic and metal ones and the plastic ones are better.
  
• Multitool. I use a cheap one I got from Sainsbury's.
  
• Saddle bag (for carrying the spare tube, mulitool and patch kit). I use this one and I'm pretty pleased with it.
  
  That's the bare minimum, I'd say. You can ride with less but it'll be less comfortable and more inconvenient when you get a puncture. You'll also need lights if you ride at night, of course. A proper cycling jersey is also really nice and a massive improvement over a t-shirt but you don't need it.

When I took the bike shorts plunge I searched through a bunch of "Best bang for your buck" blog posts and reviews. I settled on these, as they came recommended from some blog or other: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAYU63W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• They cost me $20 (And my amazon prime membership) and I will never go back.
  
• You can wear them under shorts, but don't wear anything under them. Look at them, they are your underpants now.
  
• I haven't bought anything on AliExpress.
  
  
  
  I also got some without the bibs, and I really, really recommend the bibs. They're great for holding the shorts in place. They also prevent buttcrack optical enhancement for nearby persons.
  
  A lot of people are down on the cheap shorts, saying they don't last, but a lot of those people are also the kind taking long rides at really high speeds, not so much just humming along to work. It really helps me not get "Friday taint fatigue" like I did before.

I would also recommend a CAAD 10 with 105. You get a really nice lightweight bike and money left over for gear and extra components like a rack, Topeak. Which is what I have on mine with a Bag to hold all my repair equipment and my lunch. I commute 23 miles to work (one way) and have no issues with my bike. Also for the weekend rides i recommend a Bib and some this for your nether region.

Carbon may seem like a good choice but since you are just getting into it the little weight that is shaved off will not be worth the extra price since all you will be doing is commuting and weekend riding.

Honestly your best bet is to go to you local bike shop and ask to try out different bikes.

edit: links, typo

For longer rides, 2-3+hours, i prefer these... Bib Tights,Sponeed Men's Bike Shorts Bibs Pants Short with Padding L White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRCQ3N8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fhCxzbEZSJFXG



Looks like these have the same padding as the other set i linked... Przewalski Men’s 3D Padded Cycling Bike Bib Shorts, Excellent Performance and Better Fit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUNDFOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q6Oyzb743CE6S

The Black Bibs. Was hoping I found that coveted cheap-but-good, but no, they're complete garbage. I've put about 600 miles into this pair and they're already essentially unusable, chamois totally worthless, sitbones aching like you wouldn't believe. Hey, at least they were only $40... and better than nothing when I miss laundry day, I guess, though only by a slim margin

Now, this thing... surprisingly good value, I assumed it would be Chinese crap but I bought it at the same time as the Black Bib and this one's still doing fine, some of the stitching isn't perfect but it's still in one piece and the chamois performs admirably on my weekly century. The leg openings have a raw silicone band which kind of sucks but it does the job and doesn't wear out --- unlike the Black Bibs, whose compression leg openings are already totally stretched out... can't emphasize how crap The Black Bibs turned out to be.

edit: oh wow this is a running forum lol

I have a couple of bibs from Dinamik. Great chamois and fits well. Did a century with them last Saturday and had a comfy buttocks the whole way. Their shorts are really good too.

Bib shorts?

I have a pair of cycling "shorts" from a company that makes this bib that I have saved in my cart for a few months. The quality is decent, and the price is the main attractant tbh. I only ride with a jersey/shorts(padded) maybe a handful of times a year. I also have a couple jerseys that I have picked up for cheap over the years.

Should I go with the linked bib, or shell out a bit more for some Pearl Izumi. One day I would like to ball out on a full flashy Cadence or Heavy Pedal kit, but I am not sure I am ready to make that investment (or that will just incentivize me to ride kitted up more often)...

Any suggestions or insight would be appreciated. This year I am planning on riding a century as well as getting on the track.

Recommendations for affordable bib shorts?

I'm eyeing these Pearl Izumi Escape Quest ones, curious if anyone has anything better to recommend?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HPR12KW/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I17J85FP3G324X&colid=10K3HR7DXZH6D

Other have said not to buy cheap shorts; perhaps I'm simply unaccustomed to good ones. I have these and they seem perfectly fine to me.

I have a pair of these PI Quest bibs.

Pearl iZUMi Men's Escape Quest Bib Shorts, Black, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HPR12KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DiKPzbJ9D4KJS

I check S M and L are all sub $50.

They are as I like to say, "delightfully average." I wouldn't spend more than about 2 hours in them though.

I ride a 168mm saddle, I really like the Specialized RBX Comp bib and Baleaf bibs from Amazon are just as comfortable if not more so and same quality of construction.

Baleaf Men's Elite Cycling Bib Shorts UPF 50+ Black Size L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N23WEF5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wA0VCbBKB18MY

amazon sometimes have decent prices on some castelli stuff. These bibs and this jersey are both pretty good (if you're in temperate to hot weather).

If you're in the UK, Wiggle's own brand DHB make decent quality stuff at very competitive pricing. Just check their sizing guides.

I'd say in general that if your waist is in the 31-33" range go for medium on bibs etc and if smaller go for small. Whether you want a small or medium jersey depends on the size of your chest and arms. I'm 6'2" and around 150 and wear a small jersey cause I'm scrawny as fuck up top.

I love my Pearl Izumi Elite bibs. I'm fine with cheap jerseys as long as they have nice rear pockets. I shopped around and found the bibs for as low as $70 in the past.

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Inrcool-Shorts-X-Large/dp/B0091IVLZK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405642697&sr=1-1&keywords=elite+bib

On amazon, look up Tenn. They make what is in my opinion the best cheap cycling stuff.
This is their bib

Here are some deals I've seen and when they come up or shut down. (All times are Pacific)


USB Rechargable Bike Tail Light on sale at 3:45

Foam Rollers go on sale at 4

Kryptonite 18mm New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, Black Goes on sale at 3

Revolights bicycle lighting system Midnight

Womens Pearl Izumi Shorts

Pearl Izumi Jerseys 4:00

Different pearl izumi bibs

Pearl Izumi shorts 5:45

Pearl Izumi bibs as shown below 4:45

Canari womens shorts

Brooks saddles bicycle bar tap 2:45

Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack 4:45

Very compact sleeping bag 4:30

Compact first aid kit 3:00

Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle Ulock 3:35

headlamp 5:30

Polar Heart Rate Monitor 3:30

LED Strobe Lights 2:30

Youphoria Sport Towel ends at 3:15ish



Sram Bar Tape ends at 2:50
Kryptonite NY Standard on sale 6:50

I have a pair of Przewalski from Amazon. $30. Did a century in them with no problem. I like them better than the Pearl Izumi ones that I have which were twice the price. I also tried out a Performance Elite one and didn't like it at all. For the next pair I might try out The Black Bibs as I've heard good things about them.

https://www.amazon.com/Przewalski-Basics-Padded-Shorts-Waist/dp/B01HUNDFGU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1542653264&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bib%2Bshorts&th=1&psc=1

I have a couple pair of these Przewalski https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HUNDFH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GZ0EAb6QDC4Z8

Figured that for the price it was worth giving it a shot. The padding hits in the right spot and so far they have lasted without flaws. I picked them up last summer and they still feel new.

I bought this, it's not half bad