Winter Bibs

dg74
dg74 Posts: 656
edited August 2010 in Road buying advice
Morning all!

Anyone recommend some very warm bibs for the coming winter? Last season I froze my nuts off with the Spuik bib's I was wearing.

Budget wise - up to £80.

Are DHB's winter bibs any good?

Gracias.

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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    I've ordered these, if the reviews are right they look to be the best out there

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Desce ... 360047222/
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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    I like my dhbs - you could always try shorts under your tights if you're really feeling the cold ?
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    I realise that this appears to ignore your budget but last year I picked up a pair of Assos padded bibtights with I think 851 patches on knees and thighs. I couldn't believe the difference these made after years of making do with pap! Start looking out for offers now or fleabay would be my recommendation - hopefully you may be able to secure a pair around £100 mark. I very much doubt you would have any regrets when the temperatures start dipping.

    Peter
  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    Those Descente ones I linked to are £75. And were £150!
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  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    We`re not even in August yet.
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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    antfly wrote:
    We`re not even in August yet.

    Another one. What's going on? Has Watford Gap become snowed under and impasssable?
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  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    C'mon guys, give the OP a break - may have been brought up in the scouts, thinking ahead/ being prepared etc - buying out of season you may well bag a bargain!

    Not as much as I managed in the rapha shop close out sale this morning!!

    Peter
  • DrDavros
    DrDavros Posts: 62
    My winter staples are from Nalinii's basic range: "Nalini Basic Birmania 1 Mantotex Bib "
    which I picked up for E75 from Germany (I live in France) http://www.bike24.com/p22541.html - so well within your budget. The 3/4 bibs as just as good.

    I regularly wore these down to minus 10 last winter and they were plenty warm enough (the entire front is wind proof, etc) I find them much more comfortable than the DHBs (which I also have) - much better pad (for me). At minus 16 they were marginal, but not as marginal as my feet were....

    BTW, almost my entire winter wardrobe was sourced during July / Aug - I have a rack of lovely Exteondo jackets / tops that I paid about half price for courtsey of FleeBay - it pays to plan ahead.

    DrD
  • ScottieP
    ScottieP Posts: 599
    I've just bought a pair of these Gore ones - they're a good price and have good reviews. All my other Gore stuff has been great - so I'm hoping these will be just the job for the colder weather.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/contest-windstopper-soft-shell-bib-tights-ec016062
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  • derosa
    derosa Posts: 2,819
    Yes, it may be August but it's surprising how much of a discount you can get on Winter gear at this time of year :wink:

    Cheap n cheerful Lusso Max Repel for me - tights that fit my UK sized bod :lol:
    Big H

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  • jthef
    jthef Posts: 226
    +1 for Lusso max repel

    Also I also use a 3/4 bib underneath for a bit more warmth in the coldest weather.
  • dg74
    dg74 Posts: 656
    Cheers fellas for the replies

    Aye, I do plan ahead now and grab bargains while I can as it saves a fortune come Oct-December when the retailers start putting prices up for the winter. Keeps the bank manager (the wife) happy!

    Some great suggestions and I'm looking at them all and reading reviews.

    Thanks!

    Darren.

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