Perineum pad continually bunches up and is uncomfortable. Continually stopping to stretch out the pad, shift the pad back and lift the back of the suspenders. Hasn't gotten any better after half a dozen rides. Might be better with a thinner perineum pad. Bought the bibs as my 'Attack' shorts wouldn't last my 40 mile rides. 'Attack' shorts are much more comfortable my Pro bibs. Disappointing.
Great bibs, love the chamois. I order a lrg in PI & XL in Castelli. I'm 5'11 195 lb's with a dad bag. These are my go to bibs on all my long rides. The no stitch lazer cut straps are very comfy.
I'm 6'2", 200 lbs and the Large fits me well...The material on these is silky soft and unlike no other...the laser cut straps are the most comfortable I've tried...The laser cut leg openings are comfortable , as well....seems very lightweight...The chamois is quite good....but not unmatched...the material and comfort are what sets these apart from others...At full price , a little expensive...I paid $150 on sale...have 3 pair....
These are, by far, the most comfortable pair of bib shorts I have ever worn. To say the fabric is soft as butter is an understatement. Not initially a fan of the new chamois, but have grown to like how it feels more than how it looks. Hope they stand the test of many hours in the saddle.
Excellent fit. Comfortable, cool and lightweight. Chamois is one of my preferred. I ride 100-150 miles per week in 20-50 mile increments.
These bibs are a game changer. I didn't realize how much energy uncomfortable shorts zap from you over the duration of an 80 mile ride. These are all day bibs.
I've owned many bib cycling shorts over the past 15 years. These are by far the most comfortable. Thank you for your good price and fast shipping.
I have the PRO short with the old green chamois that fits like a glove and still performs like a champ century after century. Supports the undercarriage over the seat groove like a nice padded trampoline. But the new ones I got earlier this year have a thick red diaper. It's literally three times thicker than the green pad and not even close to as comfortable or high performance. Feels like you're sitting on something the My Pillow guy is selling. Please go back to the green flatter chamois! Much better at the PRO level.
Nothing special, but these bib shorts deliver results.
In the $175 price range it is the best money spent! Theyre not the cheapest, theyre not the most expensive, but you get easily the biggest bang for your buck! Lasted longer than tons of bobs costing me over $250! Just buy them and shut up!
Im not a big reviewer, but Im pretty surprised by Pearl Izumi. I have 5 pairs of PRO Bibs hanging in my closet, all of various ages. One pair is at least 7 years old. The new PRO Bib is inferior to its predecessors in every way.
-The seams are raised where they were flat.
-The stitching is single where it was double.
-The chamois fits like a diaper where it was padded in a anatomical pattern.
-The shorts end with raw fabric where they were protected with extra fabric.
-The material is very thin, which feels nice, but I question the durability, especially over the shoulders when you pull them on.
These are not inexpensive bibs. I suspect Pearl Izumi is moving out of the quality product business. Im looking for a new brand.
I always have worn Pearl Izumi clothes, these are their best yet.
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Ive ridden in these bibs twice and am impressed with them. They have a bit longer inseam than the Bontrager Velocis bibs I usually wear and so far they dont ride up on me. The Bontragers can ride up at times. Despite not having flat seams, you can't tell the difference when on. These bibs fit well and have a light feel and the shoulder straps dont dig in. The leg grip is very good...I have to do a squat to get them in the right location initially but that also prevents them from wanting to ride up your leg too. Im 5-11, 170 lbs and the mediums fit perfectly.
I am tall and thin, so finding bib shorts that fit me well is a challenge. The P.R.O. Bib Short had the laser cut I like, a long inseam, and boasted about a new chamois that sounded great. The overall quality and fit are very good. But from the moment I put on these bibs, I could tell that the chamois didn't feel quite rite. Getting on the bike for the first time confirmed this. The chamois is too thick in the crotch area and tends to bunch up making for a very uncomfortable on-bike experience. But having ridden in these bibs, I had no return option. So I now have a very expensive pair of bibs that are relegated to shorter rides and are marginally tolerable for those. If you buy these, try them on at home, sit on your bike, and do everything you can to make sure they fit you well before cutting off the tags and wearing them on a ride.
Love the fit and cut of these bibs, which are an improvement on older version.
These are nice pad is comfy, the straps are almost gossamer-light but keep things in place, the legs dont end in a weird separate sectionfabric type. Theyre a little long for purposes of establishing the optimal tan line, but thats crazy velominati non-sense. I like the option of something black-like without being black. Mostly I wear knickers because mostly its rainy and cold. So shorts are a luxury, but these are luxuriant shorts.
I really like this bib but after about 15 washes the meterial is starting to seperate slightly. This should not happen so soon on a pair of high end bibs. I hope this is not an idication of durability.
Road riding, 20-50 miles, these are very comfortable for even an all day ride. Used them on my 90 day cross USA ride a few years ago.
Love these bibs I have 3 pairs... Great for long days in the saddle.
5'11" 195 lbs I get the lrg I wear XL in castelli.
