Biblong advice

marcaudsley
marcaudsley Posts: 187
edited October 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi all
Which would you recommend out of Endura thermolite pro-biblongs or Altura ergofit windproof biblongs? or are there any others that would be suitable for winter? Looking for something warm and windproof rather than waterproof.
Cheers

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  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    I'd go for these

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... ghts-35732
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    I'd just get some thermal roubaix bibs. I really don't see the point in windproof bibs.
    More problems but still living....
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    amaferanga wrote:
    I'd just get some thermal roubaix bibs. I really don't see the point in windproof bibs.

    + lots.
  • phil s
    phil s Posts: 1,128
    I have never found windproof bibs comfortable. They feel restrictive to leg movement and you get extra sweaty.
    -- Dirk Hofman Motorhomes --
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    + several. I have the DHB Merston bibs which are a thickish roubaix type. Warm when it's cold, windy, and even when wet, but still eminently breathable.

    I think Wiggle / DHB have now replaced the Merstons with something else, but imagine they are as good if not better.
  • keith1200rs
    keith1200rs Posts: 97
    I use the Enduras and really like them - I am on my second pair after a few years use. I find the normal roubaix stuff too hot. You might need a larger size in the Endura - I wear medium Endura shorts but XL Windtex longs! They don't stretch much to fit large thigh muscles in.

    Keith
  • roblings
    roblings Posts: 3
    Think you probably need to try a few pairs on and go with what fits and feels best to you. I recently tried on 7 different makes of biblongs before buying.

    Out of the Endura and Altura, I found the Endura's to be better - the windproof material on the Altura wouldn't stretch, which was a problem for me as I'm 6' 2" and thin! The Endura's still weren't a perfect fit for me though - they were a bit baggy in a large size, and I ended up getting some Specialized Body Geometry ones.

    I don't think you really need windproof biblongs for the UKs climate, apart from maybe on the very coldest of days. Think they would probably be too hot for the majority of our winter weather.
  • northpole
    northpole Posts: 1,499
    I have a pair of Assos winter longs which have 851 windblock patches in key areas - thoroughly recommend them for cold days. I got soaked recently with them on and whilst they didn't keep me dry, they kept me warm enough not to notice.

    Peter

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