Winter Tights For a Lanky Man?!

Plugus Maximus
Plugus Maximus Posts: 6
edited December 2008 in MTB buying advice
6'4" and 34" waist.

I want some tights for winter riding (MTBing) that don't cost the earth - £40ish

Manufactures assume everyone that's 34" is a dwarf or 6'4" are fat bloaters. I bought a pair on ebay which looked ok yet when I put them on it looked like I'd taken a dump as the crotch was between my thighs and I had enough room for a nappy ...

Anyone of my athletic stature got a pair that fit? :?

Cheers,

PM

Comments

  • toasty
    toasty Posts: 2,598
    I'm 6'6" with a 34" waist, I expected the same scenario so bought some DHB leg warmers instead to wear with my normal shorts. Warm legs, whether you want to wear a nappy or not!

    They do slip down a bit occationally, generally I pull them right up and over my cycling shorts. Not sure if they'll loosen up over time, seem very good now though, nice and fluffy inside too!
    Stumpy FSR 29er
  • Plugus Maximus
    Plugus Maximus Posts: 6
    Nice one ... they might be the best option ...

    Fank koo! :wink:
  • lfcquin
    lfcquin Posts: 470
    I'm 6'3" and a 34" waist. I haven't really had much problem. I normally go bigger on the waist to get the leg length, but my recent purchases seem ok. Last set I bought were an XL pair of DHB bib tights http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/dhb_M ... 360038993/

    These are full of features and fit quite nicely, although they are not as warm as I would like and are not the most comfortable on long rides. Good price though!

    The other ones I have bought recently are these Kona ones (XL) http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... goryID=211

    They dont have any chamois in them, but I wear them with a pair of bib shorts underneath and they are a lot warmer and more comfortable for long rides. They fit fine on the leg and are a little large on the waist, but not as loose as yours seem to be. For £25 it could be worth a gamble...
  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    Altura Winter cruisers, £25 quid Merlin, I'm 6'2" btw.
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,712
    Toasty wrote:
    I'm 6'6" with a 34" waist, I expected the same scenario so bought some DHB leg warmers instead to wear with my normal shorts. Warm legs, whether you want to wear a nappy or not!

    They do slip down a bit occationally, generally I pull them right up and over my cycling shorts. Not sure if they'll loosen up over time, seem very good now though, nice and fluffy inside too!
    They're supposed to go under the bottom of your shorts, then they don't fall down.

Categories