Santini Bib Tights & Jacket advice needed

NJG
NJG Posts: 17
edited November 2009 in Road buying advice
Hello all

I am in the market for a pair of winter bib tights and a wind proof jacket. I have come up with the following bib tights and notice that the 'ARAI' bibs are on offer with a Santini 'SOLE' jacket.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2493

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... =9&ID=1323

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2500

Whats the difference between the bib shorts?Has anyone got these items and would they recomend them?

Thanks in advance

Comments

  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Quote: Whats the difference between the bib shorts?

    About a tenner :D

    I think it's just to design and cut - Santini stuff is quite good - not quite in the same league as Assos and Castelli in terms of quality and durability, but good all the same
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    Santini stuff is great, I would rate it in the same league as my Castelli stuff or may be even better as their bib shorts fit like a glove (at least that's IMO).

    I have never tried Assos but why should I if the stuff from Santini feels wonderful and it is half the price? :)
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  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    gabriel959 wrote:
    I have never tried Assos
    As far as bibs are concerned, IMHO you're not missing much.
  • Lunar Tick
    Lunar Tick Posts: 62
    gabriel959 wrote:
    Santini stuff is great, I would rate it in the same league as my Castelli stuff or may be even better as their bib shorts fit like a glove (at least that's IMO).

    I have never tried Assos but why should I if the stuff from Santini feels wonderful and it is half the price? :)

    +1 I have Santini Storm twist gel bib tights and they're superb. Also have a Santini windproof winter jacket (not the one mentioned here) and it's amazingly windproof and warm
  • skyd0g
    skyd0g Posts: 2,540
    +1 for Santini gear (and Prendas)
    Cycling weakly
  • gsk82
    gsk82 Posts: 3,622
    my santini shorts are great.

    theyre a bit short though so i struggle to wear them with knee warmers and the bibs are a bit short as well. i went on their size guide and got the size smaller than usual and had to send them back in favour of my usual size.
    "Unfortunately these days a lot of people don’t understand the real quality of a bike" Ernesto Colnago
  • NJG
    NJG Posts: 17
    Thanks for all your help so far. Anyone else have an opinion?
  • NJG
    NJG Posts: 17
    Just to update you all......

    Bought a pair of Santini 'Aria' bib tights from Prendas. Tried them out this weekend on a 30 mile ride and they are superb, I would recommend them and Prendas to anyone. Thanks all for your help in making my choice :)
  • Stellite
    Stellite Posts: 544
    Prendas have great service and prices

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