Winter Leggings

wander wheels

Hi

I'm looking for a reasonably priced pair of winter leggings (with pad insert) for mountain biking. I don't like anything tight round my waist. Can anyone recommend any makes. Thanks

njee20

If you want a pad they'll need to be relatively tight, or the pad will move. Better to wear padded shorts with tights of your choice over the top. Ronhill Bikesters are a baggier cut.

If it's just the waistband issue, rather than the tight material per se then look at bibtights, they're far warmer, and you don't have anything digging into your waist.

miss notax

Howdy Wander Wheels 8)

I really like the Ground Effects 'Witches Britches' - 3/4 length and furry! But they might be too warm for you.... The comment about bib tights is a good call as no waistband issues then!

Do dhb do any winter tights? I always find them quite generously sized and the price are always reasonabe, so if you trash them MTBing it's not the end of the world!

wander wheels

Hi thanks for the advice. Went down to Primera bike shop in Bournemouth today. Tried on some Endura, Altura and Gore leggings all ok for tightness in waist but about 4inches too long! Gore bib tights were also too long but had a great zip off feature at the waist enabling those quick "comfort" stops without having to take off too many layers! Good for the taller girls. Also tried on some leg warmers from Specialized which fitted very top to very bottom of my short legs and felt good on. They are awaiting the new range thermal ones of these to come in so have ordered a pair.

Miss Notax still considering some 3/4 length ones you have from Ground Effect - may have a closer look at yours!

Ta

njee20

Apologies - was just looking in 'latest posts' didn't notice this was women's, Miss Notax is far better than I to comment :-)

AlaskaStone

I bought a pair from Sports Direct/World last week, they've just started stocking Muddy Fox cycling clothes (I hadn't heard of them before but they seem ok). I got a pair of padded leggings for £11!! Worn them out a couple of times so far, they do the job well keeping my legs warm, the padding could be better but on longer rides I wear my Endura padded shorts on top. They have both men's and women's sizes and styles. Definitely worth a look!

Esmerelda

Ha ha ha - you're in the wrong place, "Legwear"!

This is a forum for women's mountain biking. We're not looking for clothing for popping down to the shops - or hanging around on the street corner :roll:

But good luck with your business venture

Esmerelda

Wander wheels, did you find anything suitable?

glamor

Link is required but still I couldn't find it here anymore...