Bib Tights, 3/4 vs full length

orangepip

Hi all,

After some bib tights, in the past I've just made do with some addidas leggings over my padded shorts so this is a new area for me!

what is the difference in weather where between 3/4 and full length tights? I was fully committed to buying some full length ones but the mild weather today has reminded me that this winter will end and probably fairly soon!

In particular I'm looking at the DHB finchdean 3/4 and compariable gore ones. I get along partilcularily well with Gore bike wear fit wise.

derosa

Bought some of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pace-roubai ... -with-pad/ last week and have been very impressed.

orangepip

how warm do you find them? Will they be cool enough to use for a few months until it's proper short weather? (not that we ever get that here in Newcastle)

derosa

On the basis of the first two rides I think they'll see me safely to Easter and maybe beyond - depending on the weather! Cytech pad is very comfortable.

sungod

imho proper tights for real winter, ones with windblock+insulation+water repellent

padless ones that go over regular shorts are worth considering

given the time of year, i'd just get some knee warmers, roubaix fabric ones

knee warmers + shorts gives the equivalent of 3/4 length

amaferanga

Roubaix tights are good only when its less than about 10 degrees IMO, be they full length or 3/4. Its your upper body that'll overheat when its warmer.

+1 on shorts with leg or knee warmers for sping/autumn. Today for example its about 13 degrees in Sheffield and for me that means shorts with knee warmers.

derosa

What will you be wearing next week when it's half that temperature?

amaferanga

derosa wrote:

What will you be wearing next week when it's half that temperature?

Is that question aimed at me?

If so I'll be wearing roubaix bibs since it'll be less than 10 degrees.

meanredspider

I'm in shorts already (the snow has melted) - never understood this 3/4 malarky - it's either cold (full tights or shorts with leg warmers if there's a chance it'll warm up) or it's not. Personally I hate wearing tights of any sort anyway.

briantrumpet

meanredspider wrote:

I'm in shorts already (the snow has melted) - never understood this 3/4 malarky - it's either cold (full tights or shorts with leg warmers if there's a chance it'll warm up) or it's not. Personally I hate wearing tights of any sort anyway.

Ditto, though I'm quite happy with tights when necessary. Though I'm a bit more of a wuss - I reckon about 12C+ on the forecast will makes shorts comfortable for me. If it's debatable, then leg and arm warmers are ideal. I hate being too hot or too cold on a long ride.

Tony Mc

Done the winter in 3/4 bib tights

Find shorts and Knee warmers a good combo for heading into work as its usually colder in the morning but milder on the return

Not too keen on the full length tights don't know why

on-yer-bike

I wear 3/4 roubaix 8-10 degrees +. I prefer them to knee warmers cos they keep my tackle and backside warm but don't feel like full winter tights. They are a bit of a luxury though as I did get by without them.