Almost to the elbow. I am 6’ and 173 and have a large.
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Any women out there have recommendations?
I have some well worn LG Mondo bibs that are my favorite as far as chamois comfort, but I wouldn’t mind a more technical leg fabric as well as thinner bib straps. I’ve tried some Cuore bibs that are oddly sized (I can stretch the bib straps up over my head) and Castelli Premio bibs where chamois basically doesn’t cover my sit bones when I lean into an aero position. I also prefer bibs to be closer to knee length, otherwise they just ride up and the seam ends up rubbing the nose of my saddle.
Obviously dropping $150-$200 on an experiment is rough, so I’d like to get recommendations if possible.
Core bibs sold out so I ordered the pro team training jersey. 
hopefully it’s good.
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I am a huge fan of Velocio. I recommend the Classic bibs, but if you can afford the Luxe, they are well worth the upgrade.
The first time I tried on the Velocio bibs, my bottom couldn’t believe it… felt like I was sitting on clouds. Sometimes I forget to use chamois cream, and I hardly notice any discomfort. Most importantly, they give me minimal sausage leg 
Once you get the hang of how it works, toilet breaks are also very, very, very easy. Sizing is spot-on, the quality is amazing (my first pair have next to no sag, even 3 years later), and the customer service team are fantastic. I’ve got a few of the jerseys (which also fit perfectly) and have gotten a lot of compliments on them.
There is also a 30 day ‘Signature Guarantee’ - if you don’t like them, you can return them for a refund, no questions asked.
I’ve not tried many other brands e.g. Rapha and couldn’t give you a comparison.
I’m so happy with Velocio that I haven’t needed to try any others 
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For the price La Passione offer really excellent choices, complete utter bargain, worth checking out.
I agree! I’ve had mine for almost 2 years and they still feel great! They’re expensive but if you break it down by $/use they are well worth it.
Loving the Assos Mille’s - have a tried Rapha, and a few others (Twin Six, Pearl Izumi, Stolen Goat) and these are the best so far.
Am tempted to go 7Mesh or Veloccio, but need to wait until a sale happens 
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Currently using Rapha Core bibs and some morvelo ones. Both pretty nice, although morvelo have a slimmer pad.
Bought some DHB aeroad bibs and did my first ride on them yesterday. Not bad for £55!
I’ve been using The Black Bibs for a while now after a few years off the bike. They helped me to be on the bike for about 1.5 hours from when I would struggle to make 30 minutes, this is trainer only. After about 1.5 on the trainer though I start to get a little uncomfortable so since Rapha is having the 25% off sale I went ahead and ordered a couple pairs. I’m also highly interested in the Veloccio stuff. It looks great and has had wonderful reviews. I wish Sfatto was still available. That stuff was great.
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Thanks for the endorsement. I have seen the Velocio bibs, the price is just staggering. I think it’s hilarious they offer bibs on a payment plan.
I’ll hunt around for some discount codes or wait for a sale.
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Can get as cheap as chips, any specific line?
Remember when they were <£30 (low end only), they now seem to be low end to med/low high +£110 now. Not been able to bring myself to buy them since they broke the £50 mark, maybe I should reconsider.
Got the Pro Escape Thermal 3/4 Bib Tights - decent for coolish weather (under 12°c)
Love Le Cols – the Pro’s are the best IMO. The Hors are made to sound as their highest end, but its really just an extra bulky pad, which I can’t stand.
I’ve also had great experiences with Castellis with the Progetto X2 Air chamois.
Ha! I wish had read this thread and got your comment before I bought Le-Cols Hor last weekend £79 so not too bad price wise but not sure I’d buy Le-Col again. Not rode in them yet, inside or out, put then on twice, once to try on and once with the intention of doing a trainer session but it never happened as I have a virus and sores in my throat and nose (not Covid-19 I think.)
RE: Le-Cols - So far Not impressed, expected more, pad feels kind of okay, over the shoulder straps are longer than I’m use too. I always go medium for body length but in the Le-Cols could have gone small, in-fact they are bigger everywhere but much bigger in the length of the body, I compared with others.
Went out in my Rivelo Winter/Spring tights this morning a nice fresh 5 degrees as the sun had just come up, but Sunny and sadly windy. Still only 6 degree when I got back but they are so warm and forgot how comfortable they where and looked back at previously rides when you could go out for 4 plus hour (and not worry about how people would take it) they are great for 4 - 5 hour rides. I might try a pair of Rivelo bib-shorts or Pearl Izmui for the summer (if we are ever allow out for a decent length ride) and the trainer.
I had a cheap pair of Altura bib-shorts, and value for money I can’t beat them, forget the line but used the for 2 - 3 seasons and it is only now they need to be binned as they have started to cause sores (stitching has become stiff) along with using old DHBs where the pad is like a thin wafer now. lol.
Endura chafe me everywhere but I do agree with those that say all this is personal to your body shape and preference.
I did a 1.5 hour trainer ride with TR yesterday followed by an hour on Zwift with my new Rapha Core bibs. I did have a little bit of soreness towards the latter part of the session but nothing that some standing and position shifting couldn’t fix. As I type this now, my legs are really sore but the undercarriage feels pretty good. No soreness or chafing at all. I have another 3 or so hours on the trainer today so I’m going to give the Cores another trail run. Yesterday was laundry day, so they did get washed. 
My Le Col bibs shipped on Friday and since they’re coming from the UK there’s no telling how long they’ll take to arrive.
I’m thinking about trying out a pair from OrNot next.
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Assos are pretty rich, but you can get a good deal on the archive (last year’s) I bought Milie bibs for a good price and wore them on a 110k (74 mi) ride without issue. (I still used chamois butter though)
Even so I also have Primal, Craft and Gore Bibs that all perform very well, but the Assos are hands down the best.
Yeah, that too… But, don’t let that sour you on the Pro shorts - they’re a totally different beast.
Thanks everybody for the Assos tips. I picked up a pair of Equipe EVOs to try.
I found those at Swiss Iconic.
My goto shorts have usually been Pearl Izumi. I often pick them up on deep sale on Pearl Izumi’s site or at Sierra Trading post. I got a set of the top of the line Pro bibs and they are my new favorites because of the seamless suspenders. It’s just two strips of lycra with no sewing. So comfortable.
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The medium sized Rapha Core bibs may be out of stock but the shorts are not. I ordered two yesterday (still 25% off) based on the lack of post-ride soreness/chafing I experienced over the weekend following around 7 hours total on the trainer while wearing the Core bibs.
I put on one of my LG shorts this morning for about an hour of endurance and I’m squirming around in my chair because of the chafing. 