The Black Bibs: Best Value in Cycling Kit?

The Black Bibs are a company under Starlight Apparel that makes high quality cycling kit at an affordable price. Starting at only $40, it's hard to beat the quality and comfort you get for the price.
The Black Bibs: www.theblackbibs.com

[@JoeRobinsonJoe]

Good video. Got a huge laugh when Gordon Ramsey said “thats’s f’ing disgusting.” I just ordered these bibs (Black Bibs Plus). Hope I like them so I can try other ones they make.

[@philcupper]

Appreciate it. Enjoy the bibs. The Plus are great.

[@samuraioodon]

Hello, would you say the chamois rides too far back? Saw some other comparison videos about it. Also would you say they are true fit? I’m looking for fit or snug. I’m in between XS and small but my height is in the medium range.

[@philcupper]

In my opinion the chamois is right where it needs to be. If you’re hight says medium but you’re really lean, the small would probably work. If you want a tighter fit, the Plus version with the bands around the bottom would be more secure than the basic pair. Hope they work for you.

[@samuraioodon]

@@philcupper thank you. I was looking at the ultimate bib. I'm right in the xs markings actually. But chest is on larger size of xs yes I'm pretty thin. Only 130lbs and 69 in tall. I think the ultimate is more comfortable but I have no idea. I want a bib mainly for ultra distant riding, backpacking and gravel racing.

[@philcupper]

@@samuraioodon the ultimate bibs are the best bikepacking bibs I’ve used. Extra pockets come in handy as well.

[@samuraioodon]

@@philcupper I think you’re talking about the adventure ultimate right? I don’t need the pockets so I think the normal ultimate is what I need.

[@philcupper]

@@samuraioodon you are correct. The pockets are great for bikepacking though.

[@chrisalexander1274]

How is the fitting?

[@philcupper]

Hey. They fit great for me. No issues with seams or chafing. Quite comfortable and true to size.

[@jessemartinez6120]

Stumbled on your video…I was pretty skeptical on the china stuff as well until I tried Monton Sports. I was super surprised on their quality and style for the money you pay. I’ve heard good things about the black bibs however looking at their pics it seems their products are a little unfinished or unrefined if that makes sense.

[@philcupper]

Not sure what pictures you’ve seen. In my experience the quality is as good or better than many higher priced brands. I have put lots of mileage on several pair and have had zero quality issues.