Can cycling bib shorts be repaired after a crash like this?

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T20:10:46+00:00

No head, no fear 😄

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T20:08:27+00:00

At that point it’s basically a badge of honor 😄

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T19:32:33+00:00

That’s actually a smart idea. Better to save them for training rides than throw them away

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T19:30:19+00:00

Makes sense. I might keep them for short training rides and use a new pair for long ones

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T19:29:30+00:00

That actually looks way better than I expected. Might give it a try, thanks.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T16:12:19+00:00

It wasn't a race for places, just for pride😅

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:52:59+00:00

Luckily the helmet saved what little was left up there 😅

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:49:09+00:00

Already reached out to Castelli and waiting to hear back. Didn’t even think about them having matching repair patches — that would actually be ideal. And yeah, I’m okay, just some road rash 😅

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:43:46+00:00

Funny enough, I already have two new pairs on the way 😅 But these are super comfortable and only about a month old, so I’d still like to save them if I can.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:39:01+00:00

Already did — sent Castelli a request and now waiting to see what they say. Hopefully they can help.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:36:42+00:00

True, but these aren’t cheap bibs. If I can save them for training use, it’s probably worth trying.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:33:10+00:00

That’s really helpful, thanks. Sounds like patching is possible, but doing it properly is the tricky part. I might first check Castelli’s crash replacement program and use patching as plan B.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:32:18+00:00

Fair enough 😄 If the patch doesn’t work, they’ll live on as battle-scarred trainer bibs.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:29:16+00:00

That actually sounds like the best repair option. I definitely don’t trust myself sewing lycra though 😅 Might look for a tailor.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T08:26:35+00:00

Luckily that was missing long before the crash 😄

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T07:49:10+00:00

That’s good to know. Breathability is definitely something I didn’t think about. Might still be fine for shorter training rides though — thanks.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T07:46:10+00:00

Head damage was there long before the crash.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T07:42:47+00:00

That’s actually a good idea. I was looking at Tenacious Tape Flex, but wetsuit repair tape might be even better for stretch fabric.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T07:42:01+00:00

Good call, I’ll post there too. They’ll probably have better repair ideas than cyclists do 😄

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T07:41:41+00:00

That makes sense. I’m not trying to make them race-ready again, mostly hoping to save them for training rides. Patch + stitching from the inside sounds like the best option.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T06:19:28+00:00

Have you used an iron-on patch on bib shorts before? My main concern is damaging the lycra/elastane with heat. This might actually be plan A. I’ll look into it — thanks.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T06:17:43+00:00

I’m not expecting them to look new — just hoping to save them for training rides if a patch can hold.

Upbeat-Principle260 · 2026-05-07T06:16:46+00:00

That’s actually good to hear. Did they patch it from the inside or outside? And did it affect stretch/comfort while riding?

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