whats your fave and why?
best winter roadie tights
I mentioned this before on another thread, but for really cold days, I would recommend a winter-weight tight with Windblock (wind stopper) front panels.
I have the LG tights from MEC that have a micro fleece backing that wicks well. I wish it had a wind stopper front.
Although slightly unconventional, I like to wear a slim pant over tights both to block wind and keep off grime on really crappy days. In my case, I use Kona pants, which have a really slim leg.
"The song of a bird…We used to ask Ennesson to do bird calls. He could do them. How he could do them, and when he perished, along with him went all those birds…"-Return from the Stars, Stanislaw Lem
"We just walk around, and sometimes we go out and dance, and then we listen to the environment."-Ralf Hutter, Kraftwerk
see I have some cannondale "winter" tights but I still freeze my thighs and butt off….I miss the old thick wool ones……albeit no good for rain!
hmmm
see I have some cannondale "winter" tights but I still freeze my thighs and butt off….
Do they have a wicked fleece backing? That's where the warmth comes from. I'd also take a look at Craft. They have a thermal tight with wind stop panels.
Expensive, but I have complete faith in the warming qualities of their products.
"The song of a bird…We used to ask Ennesson to do bird calls. He could do them. How he could do them, and when he perished, along with him went all those birds…"-Return from the Stars, Stanislaw Lem
"We just walk around, and sometimes we go out and dance, and then we listen to the environment."-Ralf Hutter, Kraftwerk
Sugoi Global, warm, comfy and durable.
http://www.sugoi.ca/prod.php?p=SUG40461U.605[HTML_REMOVED]k=59980
I use the MEC branded pants with the wind blocker on the front $74. I dig them, they keep me warm in really nasty weather. But when it gets warmer like 8 to 10 degrees they get alittle hot if you're on a long ride.
"X is for x-ray. If you've been bikin' and you haven't had an x-ray, you ain't goin' hard enough." - Bob Roll
I have some Pearl Izumi AmFIB tights. They have thermal moisture-wicking fabric on the back and waterproof/windproof stuff on the front. I've used them for running and bike commuting, and find they're very warm, comfortable and not at all restrictive. I wouldn't dry them in the dryer because I don't know how the waterproof fabric would hold up to that, but they seem to dry quite quickly hanging up. A bit pricey, but they're well made and look like they will last a long time.
I'd recommend something that is a bib just too give a bit more coverage on the lower back. I've been using Sugoi firewall's this year http://www.sugoi.ca/prod.php?p=SUG49310UNC[HTML_REMOVED]k=59994 so far so good. I'll wear shorts are a lightweight fleece base layer if it's colder.
For women the Assos ones seemed to make sense but are pricey. maybe it's the model that makes me like them though. http://assos.com/en/womens/detail.aspx?article=63[HTML_REMOVED]color=
"We've been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture"
assos - a little bit fetish dontcha think?
yeah i think the sugoi bibbed are the way to go too. but thickness hmmm? I have no meat on my bones and even if I am hammering away i still really feel the cold
I'd recommend something that is a bib just too give a bit more coverage on the lower back. I've been using Sugoi firewall's this year http://www.sugoi.ca/prod.php?p=SUG49310UNC[HTML_REMOVED]k=59994 so far so good. I'll wear shorts are a lightweight fleece base layer if it's colder.
For women the Assos ones seemed to make sense but are pricey. maybe it's the model that makes me like them though. http://assos.com/en/womens/detail.aspx?article=63[HTML_REMOVED]color=
I have had the Sugoi Firewall bibs since last year and they have been awesome. Get bibs, not waist high tights - the bib gives you extra protection on the sides and the small of your back (just say no to crack). You do wear shorts underneath and then tights w/o liner, right? That extra layer sure helps - tights/bibs alone aren't enough for me when the temp is below 10
spendy is not me right now.
spendy is not me right now.
But those Assos tights are only US$250 or so…:S
"The song of a bird…We used to ask Ennesson to do bird calls. He could do them. How he could do them, and when he perished, along with him went all those birds…"-Return from the Stars, Stanislaw Lem
"We just walk around, and sometimes we go out and dance, and then we listen to the environment."-Ralf Hutter, Kraftwerk
spendy is not me right now.
But assuming you want to use 'em lots and not wear holes in the ass (sorry gooch), you need some uppy price/quality ratio bibs…so Craft and Sugoi are good bets in my experience (as is Odlo if you can find it). Wore my Sugoi bibs today and in 6 degrees and sun they started cold but were fine by the end…thing is it's not nearly as dry in Van. We have dry roads about 80% of the time in the winter here whereas you're going to need more water repellency (or fenders which aren't a bad option even if they look uncool). Otherwise…anyone use embarcation balm under tights?
you're going to need more water repellency (or fenders which aren't a bad option even if they look uncool)
Fenders are definitely a must for our wet climate.
Hey Pete, did you ever hear back from your engineers about scandium frames?
"The song of a bird…We used to ask Ennesson to do bird calls. He could do them. How he could do them, and when he perished, along with him went all those birds…"-Return from the Stars, Stanislaw Lem
"We just walk around, and sometimes we go out and dance, and then we listen to the environment."-Ralf Hutter, Kraftwerk
When its cold I wear defeet knee warmers under sugoi subzero leg warmers and 2 pairs of shorts or if its close to freezing I will wear some fleece lined kneekers over the legwarmers.If my knees get cold they almost lock up and my ride is over.
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