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Submitted by
Erik Fiske
a Weekend Warrior
from Underhill Center, Vermont USA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | This is a review for the Elite bibs.
Feels oh so good, comfort, $$$value, fabric and quality of workmanship. After my first spin with these I realized that they should be standard equipment on every bike. I'm a clydesdale (6'3" 240lbs) so the extra cushion on the bum is a godsend. After several lengthy spins in the saddle, no chaffing or soreness. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | wheels, seat, pedals...
| | Bottom Line: | I had never worn lycra before, but after reading the reviews here I decided to try them. Save your bottom and family heritage, cycling does not have to equal a sore a** for days after you ride. That carbon seat post? That does not affect your comfort and happiness, these do! Go buy them and don't think twice. Ride happy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark B.
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | the next one | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | performancebike.com | | Strengths: | comfort, no drooping, "second skin" fit, value for dollar | | Weaknesses: | straps slip when not riding | | Similar Products Used: | 1st set | | Bike Setup: | FSXC for all uses | | Bottom Line: | I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT TEN PAIR WHEN I BOUGHT THESE! there's no chamois-shift when riding hard, no belly-band at all, and my "jewelry" stays put better than standard shorts. They feel light on me, as opposed to shorts. the only thing i wish for is a higher back yoke so the shoulder straps wouldn't slip when i'm off the bike mid- or post-ride before getting home to change out. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason
a
from modesto, CA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | durable | | Weaknesses: | going to the bathroom | | Bottom Line: | this review is for the performance century bib shorts with gel chamois. i'm a clydesdale mountain biker and i'm not ashamed to say i love bib shorts! i switched from my baggies to spandex shorts about 2 years ago...what a difference! then i got tired of the waistband on tight shorts. the bibs get rid of that goofy feeling and give you a comfortable ride. i'm a firm believer in the gel chamois. it may be too thick for some, but i need all the padding i can get. the chamois is perforated for better air flow. i buy all my clothes from performance now. cheap compared to other brands with probably all the performance. i know the top brands are probably a little bit better, but not for the extra $125+...especially if you're on a budget like me. they are also very durable. i ride in them 4-6 days a week and they have survived more than a few mild crashes on dirt. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
trek7k
a Racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$45.00 | | Purchased At: | performancebike.com | | Strengths: | Elastic chamois, supportive fabric, high cut bib top, price, performancebike.com policies | | Weaknesses: | absolutely none | | Similar Products Used: | Performance Elite shorts, PI Microsensor, Cannondale Velocity Bibs | | Bike Setup: | Has a saddle to sit on while wearing shorts | | Bottom Line: | Review is for the 2004 Performance Ultra Bib Shorts. I felt compelled by the product to write a review so here it is - This is one of the best values on the market. The Cytec elastic chamois is the same (or nearly so) as in the Assos and De Marchi products at a fraction of the price. The fabric is supportive and holds its shape over the course of a ride. The bibs are cut high enough so there is no sagging around the waist. A top notch product that I would recommend to anyone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Bignon
a Cross Country Rider
from Beaverton, OR
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | I could never commit | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$35.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Great fit, material and workmanship. Coolmax fabric ROCKS. Pad design is excellent. Super bang for the buck! | | Weaknesses: | None found | | Similar Products Used: | Performance Century shorts, and other Performance bibs. | | Bike Setup: | 96 GT LTS-1. Full XT, Rock Shox Judy DH. Too good to give it up yet. | | Bottom Line: | This is for the Elite bibs which I found on a year end sale for $35 so I bought 2 pair.
I have been a huge fan of the Performance Century shorts for over 10 years. Once tried they were the only shorts I would buy.There may be better shorts available but for the money spent, the durability and the performance can't be matched. The same goes for the Elite products. They are a bargain at full price, matching the performance and durability of products costing much more, on sale they are simply an unbeatable value. Coolmax is a killer material and the pad design is very comfortable.
A word about bibs: With the popularity of baggy shorts and bashing the lycra wearers, it may be difficult to give bibs any honest consideration. What a shame if that happens to you. Until you try them you will have no idea how comfortable cycling shorts can be. Especially if you don't happen to posses a particularly "classic" physique. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Ruidoso, N.M. Lincoln
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Kraut-Littleton Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$38.00 | | Purchased At: | catalog | | Strengths: | Well made quality product, great chamois | | Weaknesses: | Smells funny out of the bag! | | Similar Products Used: | Performance Century Shorts | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher Sugar 2 stock | | Bottom Line: | These bibs fit like a fine glove. The chamois is the best ever. Have spent hours in these and they take care of almost all of ones comfort and saddle problems. I got these on sale and smile when ever I put them on!! Thanks Performance!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Wenzel
a Racer
from Aurora, CO U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Deer Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bicycle Shop | | Strengths: | Excellent Chamios, lasts very long. Extremely comfortable. Wick well. Feel great! | | Weaknesses: | After a year of hard riding part of the Lycra frayed, but still rideable. | | Similar Products Used: | Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor. | | Bike Setup: | Titanium Sandvic Frame. Ultegra Groupo with Dura Ace Rear Der. Open Pro Wheels. | | Bottom Line: | A damn good pair of bibs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan Rodgers
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Fit is absolutely perfect; they remain tight and supportive on long rides even into the next day | | Weaknesses: | A few loose threads | | Similar Products Used: | Regular Performance Century shorts | | Bike Setup: | Colnago Ovalmaster, campy | | Bottom Line: | Perfect fit, durable, fast-drying, comfortable, no sag, great for an old sagging fart like me
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Monroe, Louisiana USA
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Lincoln Parish Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bike | | Strengths: | Fit, comfort, quality. What more could you ask for? | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | No bibs, only shorts used. | | Bike Setup: | HardRock w/BG MTB saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This is for the Performance Elite Bibs. I've worn them 3 times and they are fantastic. Super comfortable, fit perfectly. I've only used shorts up to this point, but now I'll use these. These are the Elite model with the Y-chamois. I don't know why all bike clothing companies don't use this type of chamois. It's the most comfortable I've ever used out of 4 different brands of shorts I own. Got them on sale for $38.98. Five hot dogs for value and five for overall. These bibs rock! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington,TX USA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good padding, nice slick feel on the saddle, and they stay up! | | Weaknesses: | None yet | | Similar Products Used: | Old Patagonia Pursuit Shorts-I lost so much weight they would not stay up, and the pad was getting thin. | | Bike Setup: | Old Nishike road bike,Trek tandem, Spec Rockhopper | | Bottom Line: | Bibs are great-so more sagging shorts. For the price I don't think you can find a better deal. Only problem with bib design is getting them off to go to the bathroom-otherwise no complaints. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ted Christian
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati, OH
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | durability | | Weaknesses: | none apparent to date | | Similar Products Used: | cheap, regular cycling shorts | | Bike Setup: | Trek, very old Trek | | Bottom Line: | This review is for the new elite bib shorts. I am very pleased to date with the fit and durability. Repeated wash/dry cycles have revealed no stitching problems. The new chamois design is extremely comfortable, and features an anti-microbial cover. The cool max lycra is a wonderful fabric, particularly on the bibs.
These shorts are billed as the shorts worn by the US national team. At 2 for $100, these shorts are a very good value. After years of wearing the cheapest shorts I could find, I could not be more pleased with this purchase. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingsport, TN
Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Comfortable, durable, decent looking. | | Weaknesses: |
Hard to size at first, but once you get fitted properly they work well. | | Similar Products Used: |
Normal bike shorts, baggie bike shorts. | | Bottom Line: | These are very comfortable to ride in. I like them a whole lot better than the traditional shorts. For around $50 they are hard to beat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MN
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
comfortable, durable, reasonable price | | Weaknesses: |
only come in black, occasional loose threads | | Similar Products Used: |
Giordana | | Bike Setup: |
Mtn: Marin Team Ti, Zoke Z2, XTRRoad: Guerciotti TSX, Dura Ace | | Bottom Line: | Far more comfortable than regular shorts...whether you're in shape or not! I have 3 pairs, the oldest going on 6 years. Other than a couple of patched rips (not the shorts' fault), they're still going strong. On sale, they go for about about $40. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Willy
a Racer
from SLC
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Wasatch Crest, UT Cottonwood Caynyon LV, NV | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Comfort | | Similar Products Used: |
Regular riding shorts | | Bottom Line: | For those of us that don't have that flat stomach any longer these things are the bomb. No more droopy crotch to catch on the seat, no more tight waistbands. Only had for a short time(1 race) but love them. Can't compare to other bib shorts, but these are much better than any regular shorts I've ever had. | | Overall Rating: |
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