Hey y’all, just giving a little feedback on my Black Bibs experience for anyone searching.
I’ve had a pair of the regulars, plus, and now ultimates.
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The regulars are great if you’re training at home and it’s what you can afford. Over the years my booty has started to appreciate the chamois in these less, but for a while I didn’t know any better and they were great. If I were building up a rotation of bibs, I think these are totally sufficient.
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The plus is nice if you get along well with the chamois. Where I’m at now, I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade for the leg gripper.
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The Ultimates are a huge step up. The chamois is great. I like these exactly as much as I like my Velocio Luxe bibs, which are triple the price and are tied with the ultimates for my favorite bibs. I find the straps on the ultimates very comfortable and stretchy. The chamois is top notch. The fabric is noticeable less premium to the touch and eye on close inspection than the Velocios, but that’s fine. My butt can’t tell the difference and my shoulders actually prefer the Ultimates. The straps are a big deal because I’m 6’5" (195cm) but slim, so I wear a medium in all of these.