Has anyone worn bib short for road bike?

[Edward C.]

I am looking for some cycling clothes, what is the purpose for wearing bib? Can I wear bib for road bike?
Thx

[warthog1]

Yes.
Bibs are more comfortable.
Haven't worn plain knicks since my first bib shorts.
They stay in place better and no elastic around your waist.

[Peter A]

Bought el cheapo pair to see what they were like yrs ago, never buy anything
else now, much more comfort, don't roll down gut, luv 'em.

[Derny Driver]

Nothing worse than elastic around your stomach when you are bent over forward.
Elastic shorts are for mugs.
Bibshorts are where its at dude. Get with the program.

[Cardy George]

I'm not so black and white on the subject. I'll quite happily wear either.

But at this time of year bibs are much warmer.

[Derny Driver]

I'm not so black and white ...

Never buy white bib shorts.
Black are better

[Mububban]

Another advantage is that, being tall and skinny, if I buy a jersey that fits me width-wise, but is a bit short in the torso, it doesn't matter so much when wearing bib shorts due to the extra lycra above the waistline. But it turns into a crop top if I wear normal bike shorts

I wear my longer jerseys with bike shorts, and my shorter jerseys with bib shorts. I also wear bibs on longer rides as they're my best quality padding.

I wear the regular bike shorts under normal shorts when mountain biking for extra comfort.

[stevebennett]

Personally, I had one pair, didn't like them, and went back to regular shorts. I find the extra fabric kept me hotter than I wanted to be. And basically, they were solving a problem I didn't have: I don't find anything uncomfortable about the elastic in regular knicks.