# Insulated Bib shorts recommendation **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** clothing\ **Created:** [April 2, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671 "2021-04-02T13:27:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hpsims](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hpsims/32/7757_2.png) [@hpsims](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hpsims)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/1 "2021-04-02T13:27:24Z")
I’m embarrassed to admit but I have been using the same bib shorts for fall and early spring for the last 10 years. They are assos T.607.4 campionissimo. The chamoise is still in great condition, except my butt is showing in the back. You can see the material is breaking down. They aren’t as tight on me anymore either. But I can’t seem to find something similar on assos anymore. Does anyone have recommendations for comfortable thermal/insulated bib shorts. ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/2 "2021-04-02T13:45:32Z")
Pearl Izumi is still my goto for thermal bibs. > **[Browse Men's Cycling Shorts & Bibs - PEARL iZUMi](https://www.pearlizumi.com/collections/mens-shorts-bibs)** > > Our mens' bibs and shorts are designed with you in mind - they offer comfort, style & versatility. Make your next ride is the most comfortable one yet. ---
**Author:** ![Juicetin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7ea924/32.png) [@Juicetin](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Juicetin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/3 "2021-04-02T13:46:42Z")
I have a pair of pactimo thermal bibs that I like. I think you just missed a sale though. ---
**Author:** ![martinheadon](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/martinheadon/32/7705_2.png) [@martinheadon](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/martinheadon)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/4 "2021-04-02T13:55:19Z")
Bearing in mind that I have a bony backside that requires the most expensive bibs known to man, I find the Rapha Pro Team thermal bibs very good. ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/5 "2021-04-02T13:58:28Z")
> [@mcneese.chad](#): > > Pearl Izumi is still my goto for thermal bibs I have a pair of the original PI thermal bibs from 1992…just recently wore a small hole on the inside thigh. That’s a pretty good run! The newer versions aren’t quite as thick as the originals, but still a very good thermal bib. Definitely recommended. ---
**Author:** ![AJS914](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@AJS914](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AJS914)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/6 "2021-04-02T15:18:12Z")
Assos sells various “spring / fall” bibs and knickers which have thicker fabric. ---
**Author:** ![danielrsharp](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/danielrsharp/32/64051_2.png) [@danielrsharp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/danielrsharp)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 3:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/7 "2021-04-02T15:26:46Z")
Castelli Omloop are good ---
**Author:** ![G650](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/g650/32/3746_2.png) [@G650](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/G650)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/8 "2021-04-02T15:29:11Z")
Assos Spring/Fall Equipe bibs > **[EQUIPE RS Spring Fall Bib Shorts S9, blackSeries » ASSOS Of Switzerland](https://www.assos.com/us/equipe-rs-spring-fall-bib-shorts-s9-18273.html)** > > Shop online the product EQUIPE RS Spring Fall Bib Shorts S9, blackSeries, at the ASSOS Of Switzerland Official Store » Find out more details: enter the site. ---
**Author:** ![ibaldwin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/ibaldwin/32/44413_2.png) [@ibaldwin](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ibaldwin)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/9 "2021-04-02T16:07:58Z")
G/shield from Girodana - gotten way more use out of these than I thought. Also one of my more comfortable option. ---
**Author:** ![SlowInAllSports](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/slowinallsports/32/45810_2.png) [@SlowInAllSports](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SlowInAllSports)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 4:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/10 "2021-04-02T16:08:15Z")
Do people find thermal bibs to size differently than other bibs within the same brand? I was just looking at some bibs where I normally where a medium, although I’m admittedly on the line between M and L. Just read a review of someone smaller than me in every way who ordered an XL and claimed they fit perfect. Makes sense to me that thermal materials may be less stretchy other fabrics. ---
**Author:** ![cnidos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/0ea827/32.png) [@cnidos](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/cnidos)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/11 "2021-04-02T18:26:44Z")
I have these. They’re good for shoulder seasons. Comfortable from maybe 3-4C to about 15C. ---
**Author:** ![G650](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/g650/32/3746_2.png) [@G650](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/G650)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/12 "2021-04-02T20:29:33Z")
For sure. I have their predecessor the Tiburu as well ---
**Author:** ![RONDAL](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rondal/32/7721_2.png) [@RONDAL](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/RONDAL)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/13 "2021-04-02T21:00:28Z")
> [@martinheadon](#): > > Rapha Pro Team thermal bibs very good. these and their 3/4 knickers are phenomenal ---
**Author:** ![hpsims](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hpsims/32/7757_2.png) [@hpsims](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hpsims)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/14 "2021-04-02T21:02:48Z")
Man the rapha are expensive at almost $400 Canadian. Wonder why it’s so hard to get close up shots at the thermal lining and chamoise. ---
**Author:** ![RONDAL](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/rondal/32/7721_2.png) [@RONDAL](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/RONDAL)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/15 "2021-04-02T21:07:33Z")
They are pricey but if you do a lot of CDN shoulder season riding they are worth it. The thermal lining feels like a light fleece on the skin, and chamois is the same as their pro-team bibs. The outer “front facing” fabric is wind/water resistant, so the elements don’t cut through them. The backs of your knees/hamstrings are a slightly different material which allow hot air to escape so they allow some thermal regulation. ---
**Author:** ![Jataha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jataha/32/7725_2.png) [@Jataha](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jataha)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/16 "2021-04-03T12:31:53Z")
+1 for Assos. I don´t know what is current model, but I have T.Tiburu S7 bibs. I wore those bibs today 3hr road ride at +1° + fresh north wind and feel very comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![carmody](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3da27b/32.png) [@carmody](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/carmody)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 7:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/17 "2021-04-03T19:06:12Z")
DHB Aeron. Good quality, competitive pricing. ---
**Author:** ![bmcd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bmcd/32/20016_2.png) [@bmcd](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bmcd)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/18 "2021-04-03T21:46:30Z")
I"m in Au so don’t know about availability but I bought a pair of Pedal Mafia winter weight bibs a year or two back and they’re fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![mmckelly](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mmckelly/32/56860_2.png) [@mmckelly](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mmckelly)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/19 "2021-04-03T23:01:08Z")
Velocio zero bibs are 👌👌👌, worth every penny. So many “thermals” are for Californians riding in 50 degrees. Velocio is from New England and knows what’s up. ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671/20 "2021-04-04T00:08:09Z")
I don’t touch my thermals until it is sub-40\*. Signed, Chicago guy (But since my temp tolerance has continued to drop, I rarely have the need to wear my winter bibs any longer 😜) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/insulated-bib-shorts-recommendation/56671.md?page=2)