Astek Premium 14 Panel Padded Cycling Biking Bibs High Top Shorts

At first I was hesitant in ordering this product since it was not brand name and I could not find much online about the maker's product history, but the product pleasantly surprised me. It has a great chamois and better fit than my much more expensive Carnielli apparel. At first the fabric didn't seem to be the water wicking type, but once out riding I noticed it had adequate ventilation. I was quite comfortable on a 85F day, in full sun, for all 65 miles of my ride. I like it and would certainly buy it again!

I purchased these because the price was right, and they looked pretty good online. I got them in a timely way from the seller. Upon trying them on, they fit well (i've been racing on the road for over 20 years). The drawbacks I see in these shorts is that the bib comes up really high in the front -- up to my chest. The chamois seems ok, but i've only done a short ride in them so far.That said, these will be good shorts for commuting/training, but i'm now sure I'd use them on race day or for a long hard ride.

I bought an XL and it simply does not fit. The straps are too short for me (6'1", 230lbs,37-38" waist). They come up pretty high in the front, which I personally don't like.The material feels nice and very comparable to Pearl Izumi shorts I own. The price is great too.

Quality is great - so that is a 5... But, I've noticed with the bibs, sizing is tougher for me... some of us have longer torsos (me), so while over all the fit is ok, the straps over the shoulders are too tight... Something else to consider - (I bought XL) - and while my first concern was my waist size, the reality is that my thighs are the snug fitting area... I bought a pair of cycling shorts - and while I tend to like them better due to the strap issue, the bibs actually have a better cushion area for me...Update on 11/22/16 - I've bought two more of these... They are great!

These bibs are the worst bib shorts I have ever bought. If I could have returned them I would have, but after taking off the tags and wearing them on a ride, I could not, in good conscience, return them. I have at least 10 other pairs of various brands and varieties to compare against, including cheap knock-offs from E-bay and these are worse than those. I would gladly give these away.For reference, I ride around 300-400 miles a month and around 2,000 miles overall per year, mostly for fitness but I do enter into some races. My typical ride is 25-50 miles in length. I am in the saddle for 1-3 hours at a time.To begin with, the fit is poor. Too big around the mid-section and legs, it causes the stomach area and legs to bunch up and hike up. When you start a ride, the legs might be 3" above the knee, but within 5 minutes they will be half way up your thigh. There is absolutely no grip in the leg band at all. The belly section is a weird cut, somewhat snug around the hips and loose around the abdomen. They are definitely the most unflattering pair of bibs I own. This seems counter to the straps which seem too short and too tight. The belly section is above the navel and, when combined with short tight straps, make for an exercise in frustration at pit-stops.All of this pales compared to the pad. In general, I like a pad that is not super thick. On longer rides a thick pad is just downright uncomfortable, and totally defeats the purpose of a good saddle. I ride with Fizik, Charge, and other similar saddles both expensive and cheap. This pad has these big gel bubbles that are supposed to be positioned under the critical contact points. What actually happens is they form islands of discomfort and eventual pain from the friction of these pads on your skin in the most sensitive areas. A good pad should be supportive but not deep and ridged. These are both of those negatives. Within 10 miles I had sores forming from these pads. Absolutely the worst I have ever used hands down. The bubbles were strategically placed for maximum discomfort and, because they are cells, they like to shift slightly.So what is good and cheap then? My go-to bibs are the Performance Ultra Bib Shorts ($70). They are reasonably priced and just plain work. They never hike up, use nice wide bands on the legs, no gel straps, a medium density and evenly dispersed pad, and have a low navel front. For half price or less ($15-30), you can get Chinese bib shorts on E-bay that are miles better than these. I have a bunch of knock-off kits that cost what these shorts cost alone, and they don't creep up on my legs, cut into my stomach, or give me a sore rear, like these Astek do. The Chinese pads aren't as good as the Performance pads, but they are all miles better than these Astek bibs.I would definitely pass on these and look to E-bay for something cheap. For $70, you can get a great pair of bibs over at Performance.

Picked up a set of the red ones a while back, and after over 10 washes and numerous rides of all difficulties, they've been a fantastic buy. Yes, some of the threads are hanging out but they have worn very well and the pad has stood up to several hundred miles of riding. Helped to learn the proper way to wear them as well, once I knew that i had very little to complain about. They flow well, wick well, and are very comfy.Obviously since I picked up another set, very confident the next pair will be just as good.I'm 6' and ~140lbs, pretty thin. Fit is good with no extreme tugging one way or another or to much looseness. The dip in front is also just low enough to accept my heart monitor without fighting it sitting upright or leaned over.I've washed them in warm water and machine dried them for roughly 20 minutes on delicate cycle, pulling them to hang dry after.

I honestly expected it to be a little better material. Fits as expected but just seems very thin. Feels like it will rip easily. Also the padding area has no other material underneath outside where you sit so it's a bit slippery.It does the job and looks okay but you can definitely tell the quality is low.

Exceeded my expectations. I am 5'7" 168 lbs. and the large fit perfectly. This is the first singlet-style bike shorts I have purchased. Comfortable, no cinching in the waist. I ride both road and trail and the fit is great for both. Price is unbeatable for this type of product. If you are taller in the truck definitely go for an XL. Runs a bit small. Pad is not overly bulky. I normally ride 2-3 hrs, sometimes more.