Performance Inc. Bib Shorts

Price Paid:  $60.00 at performancebike.com

Favorite Ride:
not south korea

Summary:
first off let me say that regardless of brand i will never use shorts again bibs are great. this review is for the ultras.these bibs can't be beat for the price i own two pair and they are always the ones i reach for. and now the elite got bicycling's 2008 editors choice i already have a pair on order and can't wait to try them

Strengths:
lightweight but durable. price. chamois is comfortable. good look and feel

Weaknesses:
none so far

Similar Products Used:
borah, nike, and pearl izumi

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Performance Bike

Summary:
This is for the Ultra bibs. These bibs are the worst pair in my closet. They aren't total junk, but they're the last pair I grab if I have another choice. My main complaint in the chamois - the padding isn't great and the material is more course than the others I have used. I almost always get some kind of chaffing after about 20 miles with this chamois, and I've never had a problem with others. After about a year of use the material is starting to wear on the inside of the leg where it rubs on the saddle, but that's to be expected after a year of use. They are very cool in hot weather which is also nice.

Strengths:
Very cool (lots of air flow)
Solid construction

Weaknesses:
Extremely uncomfortable chamois

Similar Products Used:
Nike, Pearl Izumi, Castelli

Price Paid:  $50.00 at Performance

Bike Setup:
Serotta Atlanta

Summary:
An absolute bargain in terms of quality and comfort.

Strengths:
This review is for the Performance Elite Bib Shorts:

I have a pair of expensive Nalini bib shorts so wondered how these Performance ones would feel in comparison. My first ride with them was on a 60-mile training route, and I couldn't notice much of a difference. The padding was comfortable and the fit good. If anything, the shorts felt slightly tighter around the legs. Having recently been sold on the benefits of bib shorts I'm stocking up and buying another pair. What an incredible bargain!

Weaknesses:
None.

Similar Products Used:
Nalini bib shorts

Price Paid:  $45.00 at Performance.com

Favorite Ride:
Fox River Trail

Bike Setup:
Trek OVLC

Summary:
Elite bib shorts are great value at sale prices. I have two pair and have been very pleased with them. Not sure if they will last as long as a pair of Pearl Izumi but at 1/3-1/2 the price I guess it not a fair comparison.

Strengths:
Value

Weaknesses:
Sizes seem to be hit and miss...I have size medium and size large in the same bib short and both fit the same????

Similar Products Used:
Pearl Izume, Cannondale, Trek, Nike...

Price Paid:  $53.00 at performance

Favorite Ride:
wine country 200k

Bike Setup:
trek 5.5 sl madone

Summary:
Very comfortable short. My only complain is the stiching starts to go out after 3 months.

Strengths:
very comfortable

Weaknesses:
not very durable

Similar Products Used:
cheap shorts