Our homage to Edwig Van Hooydonck, Winner of the tour of Flanders in 1991 he pioneered the bib shorts in 1989. Riding in torturous conditions the usual shorts he wore irritated a previous knee injury. He decided to stretch the bibshort past his knee which offered him comfort warmth and support. Looking for the perfect spring bibshort? We recommend the Van Hooydoncks. They make the transition from Winter to Spring a warmer place.
Please note that the newest of these shorts in our collection come with additional stitching in either Yellow or Red colour depending on the main colour. We will update correct photos as soon as possible.
| Product Code: | CLPXP3BK |
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| MinTemp: | 8°C |
| MaxTemp: | 20°C |
Unless you have big calves then these will look like Nora Battys tights. Somebody has messed up with the sizing around the calves.Fit well everywhere else but wouldn't buy another pair.
I'm 185cm/90kg/85cm(33")inside leg/40cm calf/92cm (36")waist/105cm (41")buttocks: went for XLarge but could probably have got away with Large for closer fit. Fit: slightly odd one this. Bit flappy around the calves, OK on thighs but a little bulky around lower-back... but this could be on account of my big a**e! Upper body/bib straps seem a bit short when standing but then I'm reminded that bibs are designed for sitting. Takes a bit of adjustment at first to work out where they should 'sit'. I found it's better with the hem just above mid-calf: any lower & under-carriage is mid-thigh; higher & bib straps are flapping. Quality: no complaints. Mesh bib & straps feel really robust & secure & stitching/zips, AOK. Ref pad below. Wear: used 4-5 times now. Good for cooler late summer days or evening rides as sun goes down & temp falls (c8-13C). Only the hardiest would use in winter though I'd say but that's not what they're for. Wash fine & since they wouldn't be used everyday I can easily see them lasting 2-3 seasons+ Service: AOK as usual from PX About the pad: It IS thicker IMO than other shorts, etc. I've had & the fit does seem a bit different - it's slightly further forward as others have said... tho nowhere near Blackadder codpiece-style! Trick is, I've found, to ignore where the hem is & just make sure you get them in the right place on your thighs/groin. I've used for 2-3hr rides & no probs. And I've just written 250 words here on something that cost me 18!
Great value with the 3 for 2 offer. I would recommend going down a size for these as they are cut generously, especially round the leg cuff. I am 181 and 76 kilo and the large is a bit too big, whereas the bib shorts large fit perfectly. Cheap enough to use for a season and replace. No brainer.
Review just about sizing and fit. Not worn yet. 5ft 8 and 10.75 stone. Medium is just right for me. As other reviewers have stated the bottom hem around the calf is not snug but is fine. Probably not suitable if you have slim calves. The pad as per others have said is quite bulky and first impression is I will not do rides over 2.5 hours on these until I am sure they don't run. But for the money these are a bargain for training and commuting.
Planet X Pro-Line 365X 3/4 Length Bib Knickers6ft2 and 83kg these fit lovely and very impressed with quality and pad. For the price its a no brainer. Ideal for my dodgy knees :-)
Great value and comfortable - I'm 5'10", 32" waist, 32" leg and the Medium is a perfect fit.Only minor annoyance is the badge in the small of the back that rubs if you're carrying a bag (as I was this morning) - a small job to unpick.
Good value and very comfortable on so far up to 4 hour rides
Delivery and Service was quickand excellent. I certainly will buy more swag in future and hopefully the great deals will continue.
Excellent quality gear at a good price .
Great service
Items ordered package arrived no hassle no fuss - thank you
3/4 length 365 bib shorts, fit is good pad is comfy. I've bought several 365 bib's shorts,3/4 and winter longs all have been excellent.
Always very accommodating and very professional
Will do nicely to beat off all but the worst weather that the Lake District can throw at me.
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Good quality items come on time and usually a good price and helpful staff.
The zipper broke after one week, I'd like to return it
First class products. Excellent value.
First class products and service
Unless you have big calves then these will look like Nora Battys tights. Somebody has messed up with the sizing around the calves.Fit well everywhere else but wouldn't buy another pair.DHB at Wiggle next.