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Postby Rob W » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:23 pm

Can anyone suggest any winter tights to keep warm.I know Assos would be nice but you need a small mortgage for them.So any ideas on something a bit more reasonable and comfortable.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Snoop Doug » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:24 pm

I bought a nice pair of Pearl Izumi a few years back and they're the only pair of tights wot I ever bought. Came in around £50 and been worn hundreds of times. Mmmm, pearly Izumi-y.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Dombo » Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:46 pm

I have Gore. Usually about £60-70 rrp or £40-ish in sales. warm enough.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Amy » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:06 pm

Endura or Lusso - Lusso being UK based and inexpensive for what it offers.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Snoop Doug » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:14 pm

if you can afford it I suggest buying one of each of the four recommmended brands - wear 'em all at once and whoop de doo - even Santa wouldn't feel the cold through that lot :shock:
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Andrew G » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:21 pm

dhb from Wiggle, Merston are the roubaix ones. Very comfy and excellent value. The 3/4s are also very good, grab both for a superb deal at the moment including the "spend over £50 and get a better deal" deal.
[url=http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Merston_Padded_Bib_Tights_2010/5360045075/]Tights[/url].
[url=http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Merston_Winter_Padded_Bib_Tight_Set_2010/5360046606/]3/4s and tights[/url].
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Wal » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:29 pm

I picked up some dhb 'Merston' bib tights on special at Wiggle a couple of months back and have been very happy with them; very well featured and fantastic value for money at something like £30. They're a bit more expensive now at £40, but still blow away just about anything else under £60 for warmth and features. Available in padded or unpadded versions.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Jon H » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:37 pm

No no no, don't get dhb Merston bib tights, they're cursed. :evil:
I started this week wearing a brand new pair, and by Tuesday morning I was sliding along the ground in them :oops:
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Andrew G » Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:42 pm

They're for cycling in Jon, not slippery enough for sliding down roads in.

Trust you are okay, not got any big fingers.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Keith » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:00 pm

Instead of buying tights, just use your comfortable bib-shorts with a pair of leg warmers. No mortgage required. :D
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Re: Winter tights

Postby -Adam- » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:37 pm

[quote="Keith"]Instead of buying tights, just use your comfortable bib-shorts with a pair of leg warmers. No mortgage required. :D


Normally, I would concur. Currently, if thats enough to keep you warm, then you need to lose a few kilo's!
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Keith » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:41 pm

[quote="-Adam-"][quote="Keith"]Instead of buying tights, just use your comfortable bib-shorts with a pair of leg warmers. No mortgage required. :D


Normally, I would concur. Currently, if thats enough to keep you warm, then you need to lose a few kilo's!


Currently, if you're out on your bike in these icy conditions, you may well have lost your marbles! :wink:

And yes, I could stand to lose a kilo or two. :roll:
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Andrew G » Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:47 pm

I always use tights and 3/4s as I don't get on with the leg grippers on my thighs on knee/leg warmers. The dhb Earnley 3/4s are non-roubaix and just like normal shorts but with longer legs and I get on much better with these.
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Re: Winter tights

Postby sonic909 » Sat Dec 19, 2009 12:13 am

I use santini BREEZE EXTREME.

They cost £120 i think from GB, on their second winter and going strong, i was too hot today in the snow... luverly!

BREEZE XTREME®
XTREME-BREEZE wind and water-proof, breathable, thermal fabric. XTREME-BREEZE is the new warm fabric laminated with a windproof membrane produced by Santini for its thermal items. The new membrane assures wind and water-proofness while maintaining maximum breathbility. The products made with XTREME-BREEZE fabric grant maximum performances and comfort thanks to its lightness and thermal regulation capacities.

http://bikecity.biz/shop/catalog/produc ... a9d55003dc


I highly recommend them!
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Re: Winter tights

Postby Marcus » Sat Dec 19, 2009 6:39 am

As a motorcyclist I used to wear my Wife's tights, besides being warm they are silky smooth against your skin. Mmmm :x
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