for my upcoming olympic distance tri, i was thinking of wearing the 2008 400mile bib.
do you guys think it would slow me down too much on the run (going try to run a 37-38 off the bike) and i should go with the forza tri shorts instead?
any experiences would be greatly appreciated. desoto makes some fine products.
I’ve used the 400 mile bib thru the entire race many times and love it. Not a problem running in it at all.
I just got a pair, have only had them on the bike on the road a couple times- mostly trainer miles so far… My only concern would be nip chafing.
I havent run in them yet- but it seems like it might be an issue- for me at least.
If you’re good in that department, i dont see why not. I’ve done sprints in Performance Ultra shorts a few times. As long as they fit correctly, the chamois should be a non-issue.
I did all of IMCDA 08 in their bike shorts, including the swim. No chafes and I never noticed the pad on the run at all.
those things are the comfiest. love’em.
I agree with the poster above who commented about nip chaffing though. I try to always wear a shirt under the bib as I even worry about that on the bike.
JC
hello,
Emilio De Soto here. I can make it as simple as to say, buy the bib, and use it. if you do not think it is the best bib you have worn, you can return it for a complete refund. This guarantee applies at any of our dealers or from our website.
actually, i already have the 2008 400 mile bib. i was just wondering what do you prefer for an olympic distance race.
im not sure whether to buy the 2009 version of the 400mile series, or buy the riviera/forza. i have no doubt they are great products.
thanks for your kind words.
for olympic distance i would suggest the Riviera Trishort, the pad is a triathlon version of the 400 mile pad. not as thick, not a big, but still buoyant and you will not feel it at all.
are you going to add more colors in the near future for the riviera or just stick with the red/blue?
These are the color options for 2009. Red/Black and Navy/Graphite
We will have other color options in 2010.
Definitly go with the riviera.
Its the same pad thats in the ITU suit and its amazing.
Now, I am more confused than usual. Is the 400 mile bike short meant for triathlons? or is it meant for long bike rides? or both but is bulkier than would be recommended for an Oly or a sprint tri?
I recently started riding my tri bike with the 400 mile shorts (not bib) and was contemplating wearing them for a sprint tri this weekend instead of my usual tri shorts which have less padding and make riding aero less comfortable .
““Now, I am more confused than usual. Is the 400 mile bike short meant for triathlons? or is it meant for long bike rides? or both but is bulkier than would be recommended for an Oly or a sprint tri?””
I recently started riding my tri bike with the 400 mile shorts (not bib) and was contemplating wearing them for a sprint tri this weekend instead of my usual tri shorts which have less padding and make riding aero less comfortable .‘’
It is a bike short that can now we worn in triathlons if you want a lot of padding. the pad floats, but as far as the distance to use it in, that is completely up to you!
thank you for the suggestion
im glad we can put the feud of the other thread behind us :D!
I ran 2 Ironman marathons in my 400mile bibs. Love em.
Best bib in the market.
Do you have those in womens?
Is there any sort of ST discount code for orders off the Desoto website?
Emilio,
Any chance of a “non low cut” version of the Riviera in 2010?
Thanks,
Kevin
hey maggs,
no bibs in women’s model, but we do have the 400-mile women’s bike shorts.
by the way, i will reply to your emails about team stuff for Boca in just a bit.
we will gladly work as you are saying!
Is there any sort of ST discount code for orders off the Desoto website?
no, but a number of our dealers offer ST discounts, including trisports.com, triathlon lab, and other shops who post here regularly.