Adidas Arctic.

Jonah2940

How do all?

I've been looking at the Adidas Adistar Artic jacket and bibtights (Ribble) and was wondering if anyone has these and if they'd recommend them. The jacket seems to have good reviews but the tights slightly less better.
Its getting cold in the mornings already so just getting ready for it to get colder!
I'll be using them for a 20 mile daily commute on a MTB and about 100 mile per week training rides on the road bike.
Thanks in advance.

PeterMolloy

Looked at one of the Arctic tops last winter, and while well made and really warm, my LBS advised that unless I was riding continuously in very cold weather, I would be better off with something more flexible....they are only showerproof apparently, as well.
So I settled on a Gore Bikewear Nautilus N2S top, which is windproof (completely) has detachable sleeves for the Spring / Autumn, and a lightweight Altura waterproof, breathable top, for when it rains......the Gore top is actually showerproof, and the Altura top can be used during the summer etc as well.
The Altura goes over the Gore top when it rains, but folds up small enough to go in the back pocket when not needed.
Had both for 12 months now, and wouldn't have anything else....got lots of use out of both, together and individually, not just in the winter.
Hope this helps....by the way, the price for the Arctic was approx £100, while the Gore was £80 and the Altura about £40....a little more expensive, but well worth it.

Jonah2940

Thanks very much. When spending that much its nice to get opinions.