Need some winter tights with pad

spasypaddy

First winter riding so need some tights to replace my bib shorts. Would prefer bibs as they are warmer and more comfortable. and i would like a pad in them

any suggestions? dont want to spend a fortune... are the DHBs for around £35 on wiggle the best for value for money? Are they cheaper anywhere else? are there any better for the same sort of money?

martins2463

I find the DHB Bib tight to be very good, warm and comfy, and at reasonable price, highly recommended, I also use the 3/4 ones, equally as good but more for Spring of early Autumn

campagsarge

Yep, I use the DHB ones as well. I find they keep me warm to about 0c. They have added material on the knees as well to keep those joints warm.

Check your sizing though as I went for medium and could not get them on. I am 5 10 with and inside leg of 32 inches and waist 30 and found that Large fitted me best.

alfablue

Yes I have DHB's and I'm 5'10" too - the large fit okay but are long in the leg, not a problem as I just wear them halfway down my feet - not a problem, fit is great elsewhere

It is the Merston model that is the winter one, got 10/01 in Cycling Weekly.

spasypaddy

it tells me i need a small by the sizing guide so ill get a medium. Im only small...

alfablue

spasypaddy wrote:

it tells me i need a small by the sizing guide so ill get a medium. Im only small...

Or buy both and send one back? I do this sometimes as sizing is unreliable with my shape. Return post by regular 1st class works fine with Wiggle and would only cost about £1.50 for these.

spasypaddy

im not that small! ive also ordered some winter gloves. Its all good cos i used a secondary account to get another £5 off

Pete Beer

Aldi. £9 really good, far better than my £30 without the pads I've been using til now.