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papafrog
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Strengths: Comfortable, nice chamois, stitching not a factor.Weaknesses: None really but look out for your size. I'm 5'10 and 144 and I take a large in these where normally I would wear a medium.Bottom Line: I have maybe 8 or 9 bib shorts ranging from high end Castellis to Giordana to Lemond to a few different styles of Santinis including 2 of the CX bib shorts. I would not hesitate to grab these out of my draw for any length ride, they are that comfortable. The chamois is comfortable and I have never had any problems with chafing or stitching rubbing against my skin with these. They are truly a great value and if you are looking for a cheap, comfortable bib short look no further.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At: bicyclinghub.com
Similar Products Used: Castelli ypro3, Giordana, Lemond, Santini twist gel.
Bike Setup: Trek Madone 5.9
Giant TCR
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Eric_H
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005
Strengths: Price, comfortable chamois, available in colors.Weaknesses: Stithcing/durability is suspect, sizing is specific.Bottom Line: Overall, the Santini CX bib shorts are a decent value. The Top Pro chamois is quite comfortable and the lycra is supportive and reasonably comfortable considering this is a 6-panel no-frills bib short.
My complaints about this short are in durability and sizing. In terms of durability, they have a lot of loose threads and on one pair the seams at the elastic leg grippers has let go. I am not abusive with my clothing, and I always wash in cold water on gentle cycle and hang to dry. Also, I find the lycra has become less supportive over time and I have experienced chafing a couple of times as the shorts have aged.
My other complaint is the sizing, or the cut. I wear the Large(4) and I am 6' and 165ish. I find them quite snug in the thighs, but the bibs uppers are somewhat loose. The bibs actually slide down my shoulders, they are that loose. I could probably go up to XL(5), but then the bib uppers would be virtually useless. These shorts are definitely cut for a longish torso and thin legs.
I'll give them a 4 overall, but these are more like a 3.5 to me :).
Favorite Ride: Mt. Baker
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: bicyclinghub.com
Similar Products Used: Louis Garneau, Sugoi, Giordana
Bike Setup: Multiple, used with Aliante, SLR and Flite saddles.
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RockiesRider
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 14, 2005
Strengths: Great construction, long lasting. comfortable.Weaknesses: Sizing is inconsistent with U.S. manufacturers and most other European manufacturers.Bottom Line: These are great shorts. They are very high quality and have held up better than any other short I have owned (which is alot). The chamois is comfortable and doesn't bulk up and has padding in just the right places.
The material used to construct the short is a little heavier than most shorts and works great when the temps are less than ideal. I haven't used them in hot and humid regions so I can't say if they would get too warm (although I doubt it).
My only complaint, is the sizing. I normally wear a medium (or size 4 Euro), and sometimes a large, depending on the brand, but I am using an XL in the Santini's, which is still a little small. When I buy another pair, I will have to get XXL (which seems strange for someone who is 6-0 and 160 pounds). So if you are considering a pair, you may want to consider getting a size bigger than your normal size. For the money, these are great shorts, but because of the sizing (or lack of a recommendation), I'm going to ding Santini one chili.
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At: Web
Similar Products Used: Pearls, Castelli, Louis Garneau, Verge, Descente
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asterisk
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: November 30, 2004
Strengths: No more butt crack worries! The pad stays in place and keeps you comfortable.Weaknesses: Pad sometimes feels a bit thick when new but you get used to it.
The shoulder straps roll up now and then, you have to stop and adjust them.Bottom Line: After using just mtb shorts (Fox, Zoic, etc) I bought a pair of these Santini bibs online during a sale a couple years ago. WOW! Huge difference! The pad is great for long distances with a bit of Chamois butt'r. I now own four pair and they have held up great.
Great value compared to more expensive bibs/shorts from other big names.
Favorite Ride: A sunny one...
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: online retailer
Bike Setup: Lemond, 105, etc.
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lemurboy11
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: July 31, 2004
Strengths: chamois..very comfortableWeaknesses: hard to find where i amBottom Line: Great pair of bibs. very comfortable. first time i wore them was on a 100 mile ride. i guess it was a gamble but they were awsome. im sold on these. it had all the right padding in the right places.
Favorite Ride: davisburg to lansing
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Briko..Castelli..Pace..Cannondale..pearl
Bike Setup: Airborne thunderbolt..ultegra mavic open pors
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