Winter bibtights - what do you run?

maddog 2

Looking for a new pair of winter bibs, ideally unpadded. Currently using some Enduras which are fine.

What do you run and do you rate them?

Looking at some Gores in particular.

Scrumple

DHB are ok. I wouldnt't pay more for a winter only item unless I was out for majoy rides.

Gore stuff is excellent throughout the range. The Gore's topped the C+ review this month.
Or, buy Gore long WS leg warmers for £27 (PBK - 10% off code) and use summer bibs.

Stuck on a Giant

I use DHB when MTBing, and they're OK for that (do have a pad) and Assos airblock on the road - and they are much better, but about 4-5 times more expensive, which is why I won't use them on the MTB.

ScottieP

I've had Lusso Max Repels for the last 5 years and they're still going strong. I also like that they have loops for your feet whereas the DHB's don't. I've been thinking about getting a pair of their Windtex ones too. As much as I like Gore I can't justify their price at the moment - whereas at the £40-50 I think Lusso is worth considering. If you have the budget for Gore though - go for it - my Gore Phantom jacket is the best piece of cycling kit I own - they make great stuff.

Andy140

Gore stuff is excellent +1 - I Have bib tights and windstopper ones (WS very warm and for the coldset of days) also have their WS Jacket, and this is excellent - good deals at this time of year from Wiggle and Evans (never paid full price yet)

Wooliferkins

Campagnolo C618 Racing Light Txn bib: Wind/showerproof, expensive, comfy all you would expect at £100+

Adidas Response ClimaProof Wind Bib Tights: sadly discontinued. Valued daily workhorse now in their fourth winter, the third one commuting about £60 in their day. Never let me down, comfy, windproof, water repellent. A few seams starting to unravel at a loss as to what to replace them with.

sub55

assos assos assos

JohnnyAllez

DHB Merston (I think that was the name), I got a pair of them without the pad a few weeks back, they are the ones without all the reflective silver stuff up the legs and are a good price (£35 I think) I wear `em over shorts or bibs. Used `em a few times in the cold, well recommended, double layer on the knees, nice and warm, plebty of upper-body warmth as well

maddog 2

cheers all.

Budget is, as ever, up for grabs. I'm happy to pay £60, as I did for the Enduras (which have been excellent) but if spending more is worth it then I could go to £100 I think.

The Gore Contest are £80ish which might be a option.

Having said that, I may well take a punt on the DHBs though. Could be a real bargain..

iain_j

+1 for DHB Merstons. Just had a busy week's riding in the cold and they've served me well.

Ands

I just bought some DHB Merston's and have to say they are really good. The first few rides I did in them it was 8+ degrees and I was a bit too warm. Yesterday I went out and it was about 4 degrees and I was very toasty, so could go a few degrees cooler still.

Mr Ands bought some as well (fortunately we very rarely ride together, so we don't look like clones) and he rates them highly. He turned his nose up at first, expecting them to be 'budget' (he usually wears Assos :roll: ) but conceded that they are actually very good.

giant_man

Assos for me every time. Never let me down yet.

maddog 2

do Gore do unpadded?

I 've only seen padded so far.

iain_j

Ands wrote:

I just bought some DHB Merston's and have to say they are really good. The first few rides I did in them it was 8+ degrees and I was a bit too warm. Yesterday I went out and it was about 4 degrees and I was very toasty, so could go a few degrees cooler still.

Mr Ands bought some as well (fortunately we very rarely ride together, so we don't look like clones) and he rates them highly. He turned his nose up at first, expecting them to be 'budget' (he usually wears Assos :roll: ) but conceded that they are actually very good.

Just been out tonight in my Merston's, don't know the temperature but the roads were getting frosty and I had ice in my bottles, but my legs were toasty. Can't say the same for my fingers and toes though

VinceEager

no idea what theseare like but bloddy cheap
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C1931

akkers

I have both Gore Windstoppers and the Assos Winter LLs. Must say the Gore are good but do not compare to the Assos. The fit, fabric, pad and detail is second to none...but thats why theyre twice the price of Gore

Monty Dog

IME the fit on Gore can be a bit odd - so you need to try first, but they're well made and durable. Assos for fit and comfort- but having trashed a pair in a crash, I'm reluctant to buy some more. I've got a couple of pairs of Briko Katanas - excellent for £15 on ebay, a pair of Campagnolos - again fit is critical, some Sugois which are very water-repellant and finally some ancient Endura ones which still get used for winter offroad where crashes are inevitable (will dig them out tomorrow. For those contemplating leg warmers with regular shorts - they simply won't be warm enough unless frozen gonads is your thing.

disgruntledgoat

Di Marchi Contours here, roubaix lined, fit beautifully warm and dry. Can't fault them, think they were £90 2 years ago.

Oh plus they have panache and are Italian and, therefore, faster.

ian_s

VinceEager wrote:

no idea what theseare like but bloddy cheap
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C1931

I have a pair and they are absolutely fine. Windproof material on the front, normal on the back. My only very small criticism is that they are slightly loose at the ankle and the front comes up a bit high from the point of view of pit stops.

fishyweb

I think Santa is bringing me some DHB Merstons, so very happy to read the above recommendations!

rokkala

maddog 2 wrote:

do Gore do unpadded?

I 've only seen padded so far.

They have unpadded and padded versions of their winter bibtights.

As for the Contest http://www.tgstore.net/contest-thermo-b ... -2440.html

Less than £50

mrushton

If you can afford it, the Assos Airprotec LL. I got some Specialized EX Therminals last week and they seem excellent. However, they are designed more for windproofing as the back of the legs is thinner material. Depends how hard you are going as well. My partner however swears by her Assos stuff and uses it for the commute as well in order to get her monies worth.

giant_man

mrushton wrote:

If you can afford it, the Assos Airprotec LL. I got some Specialized EX Therminals last week and they seem excellent. However, they are designed more for windproofing as the back of the legs is thinner material. Depends how hard you are going as well. My partner however swears by her Assos stuff and uses it for the commute as well in order to get her monies worth.

+ 1 - fantastic tights, amazing quality.

JamesB

I`ve been using Giordana Body Clone Super Roubaix windfronts E578..(what a mouthful) and they are excellent; too warm above 8c but kept me warm today MTBing at -4c on the welsh hills. They also seem quite water resistant, and are totally front windproof. Used both on and off road riding, and about £100.
Personally I`ve not found teh DHB Merstons that warm, knees OK but cold upper legs as no windproofing

BigSpecs

I have just ordered the DHB's. I swithered over those and the Gore contests. Has anyone tried both? How warm are the Contests? I know they are not windstopper but wasn't sure if they would be as warm as the DHB's?
I have been using the DHB 3/4's but need the extra leg warmth at this time of year.

BE1

+another for Merstons. Mine have been out in -8 this week and still warm. Mind you that may be because i have a lot of natural insulation :oops: and I live half way up a 1 in 10 hill so warm up fairly quickly

hopper1

Assos Airprotec LL... No competition...

Marko1962

JamesBwmb wrote:

I`ve been using Giordana Body Clone Super Roubaix windfronts E578..

I've had the same for the last 12 months and find them excellent in the cold however what I don't like is the weird shape they go in the seat area when off the bike, they are really loose around the back - looks strange. They are really comfortable on the bike though....

Anonymous

I use DHB Earnley's which are spring/autumn tights

JamesB

Marko1962 wrote:

JamesBwmb wrote:

I`ve been using Giordana Body Clone Super Roubaix windfronts E578..

I've had the same for the last 12 months and find them excellent in the cold however what I don't like is the weird shape they go in the seat area when off the bike, they are really loose around the back - looks strange. They are really comfortable on the bike though....

Yes I found that too; solved by shortening braces as this pulls tights up better (large safety pin / stiching works)

passout

Wind proof shimano - very good in the cold.