Autumn / Winter tights

Kieran_Burns

Any recommendations for a pair of autumn / winter unpadded full length tights?

My DHB ones fell apart after a few weeks cycling and as I bought them in April (the end of season sale) I have no hope for a refund.

I feel the cold quite quickly on the legs so warmer rather than cooler. I do have a pair of full thermal padded bib tights so don't need the full cold weather kit.

pangolin

Tried these? I got some recently and I really like them. Could be the thing as you already have thermal bibs.

http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/product/13-80-801-10-1-leg-warmers-roubaix

rjsterry

That's odd. I've a pair that are several years old that are still going strong, as well as two more recent pairs. I'd give them another go unless you think there is something about the way you wear them ( :? :shock: ) that might have caused the previous failure.

Kieran_Burns

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Kieran_Burns

pangolin wrote:

Tried these? I got some recently and I really like them. Could be the thing as you already have thermal bibs.

http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/product/13-80-801-10-1-leg-warmers-roubaix

they are thermal tights not shorts so I don't need leg warmers as such

meanredspider

The Assos "winter" tights are, predictably both fantastic and fantastically expensive. They are their 851 material which I love. If you shop around they can be found at a reasonable price from time-to-time - especially the unpadded variet (which are by far the best because, if i had a complaint, the padded variety aren't as warm around the jewels as they need to be on the coldest day). Mine are into their 3rd season and showing no signs of distress.

Paul E

Kieran_Burns wrote:

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Too much power?

Kieran_Burns

Paul E wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Too much power?

I wish. Crap stitching. I mean really crap. When you turn them inside out the seams are really messy and poorly stitched.

antlaff

Kieran_Burns wrote:

My DHB ones fell apart after a few weeks cycling and as I bought them in April (the end of season sale) I have no hope for a refund.

The good thing about wiggle is their return policy

'That's why Wiggle is proud to offer our customers a 365 day returns policy . This means that you can buy a product with full confidence that you can return the item(s) up to 12 months after your purchase.'

rjsterry

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Paul E wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Too much power?

I wish. Crap stitching. I mean really crap. When you turn them inside out the seams are really messy and poorly stitched.

Must have been the last pair on a Friday afternoon. My unpadded pair, which I bought a few weeks ago, are fine. Seems like you can return them.

Wrath Rob

antlaff's the man. Send them back for a new pair. I've got 3 pairs of dhb winter tights now and they're absolutely fine. For really cold days (like Saturday) I've got some Gore tights that are double layered with windproof panels on the front. Really warm and comfy but only really wearable below 5 degrees.

Kieran_Burns

antlaff wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

My DHB ones fell apart after a few weeks cycling and as I bought them in April (the end of season sale) I have no hope for a refund.

The good thing about wiggle is their return policy

'That's why Wiggle is proud to offer our customers a 365 day returns policy . This means that you can buy a product with full confidence that you can return the item(s) up to 12 months after your purchase.'

Missed that thanks I've emailed Wiggle and will see what they can do.

meanredspider

Wrath Rob wrote:

Really warm and comfy but only really wearable below 5 degrees.

Does Winter get above 5 degrees?

il_principe

Castelli Sorpasso.

Wrath Rob

meanredspider wrote:

Wrath Rob wrote:

Really warm and comfy but only really wearable below 5 degrees.

Does Winter get above 5 degrees?

Try coming down south for a holiday, you might get a nice tan even in winter

Its nice being in an urban heat sink at times :P

mrbobuk

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Any recommendations for a pair of autumn / winter unpadded full length tights?

My DHB ones fell apart after a few weeks cycling and as I bought them in April (the end of season sale) I have no hope for a refund.

I feel the cold quite quickly on the legs so warmer rather than cooler. I do have a pair of full thermal padded bib tights so don't need the full cold weather kit.

De Marchi EVERY time. Had mine now for 3 years without a tear - purchased them at Mercian Cycles in Derby.

Cafewanda

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Any recommendations for a pair of autumn / winter unpadded full length tights?

My DHB ones fell apart after a few weeks cycling and as I bought them in April (the end of season sale) I have no hope for a refund.

I feel the cold quite quickly on the legs so warmer rather than cooler. I do have a pair of full thermal padded bib tights so don't need the full cold weather kit.

M&S or Primark womens' section. Sorted!

mudcow007

i got some of these



i always seem to get drafters....

Clever Pun

Kieran_Burns wrote:

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Put on a bit of weight?

Kieran_Burns

Clever Pun wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

my original ones were great - lasted a couple of hard years riding - but this pair split at several seams. Somewhat disappointed to be honest. They were the Vaeon ones

Put on a bit of weight?

cheeky bast.....

gbsahne001

+1 for the Wiggle returns; sent mine back after 18months use and they replaced them without a quibble.