dhb vaeon roubaix pro tights vs vaeon zero?

starbuck

Anyone used either of these?

I'm looking for some winter tights that are padded and have a zip at the front for when nature calls (which is why I want padded so I don't have to wear bib shorts underneath which makes answering the call of nature difficult). I'm planning on wearing these tights in spring as well, when it's not quite warm enough for shorts as is often the case in the UK.

I can get the zeros for around £56 and the roubaix pro's for £48, but finding it hard to choose between them.

The zeros, as the name suggests are for very cold riding (apparently up to 8 deg c) and have some teflon coating to help with outbursts of rain, but I'm worried that they would get too hot in normal chilly (but not freezing) weather. On the other hand, I don't know if the pro's would be warm enough for near (or below) zero rides, and they're not water resistant (although I have some sportful no rain fiandre's for proper rainy weather).

They both have different pads, but I don't know if one is better than the other for 3-4+ hour rides. They also have different leg openings (one has zips, the other has loops).

Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions about these 2 (or other good alternatives)?

eddiefiola

I have some Vaeon Roubaix (not pro) which I had out today in 8 degrees, I think down to about 6 they'll be OK but I just ordered some Zeros for colder weather. My only complaint about the Roubaix is that hair sticks through the tights.

I have Assos S2 and S7 shorts but have found that my ass loves the Cytec pad in the DHB products (Rapha uses the same pad by all accounts), I also have some thinner tights which have the Race pad, the Roubaix have the Giro, both pads are fine for 3-4 hour rides, I'm actually worried that the Tour pad might be too thick as that can be as much a problem as too thin.

Can't say anything about rain as havent been out in any in them.

No comment on loops vs zips as only ever used zips.

I usually wear an XL to XXL and have ended up with L in DHB so order a couple of sizes to try, even on the L the legs are a little long for me (i'm 6'2)

ctc

I've got a few pairs of the vaeon pro bib shorts that I wear with warmers. Today was leg warmers and I was toasty.
The vaeon zeros are for below 5 degrees, probably closer to freezing. The normal vaeon pros are much more versatile.
I also find them excellent. Tried a number of bib and tights including all the high end names and I wear them by preference. Absolutely excellent value for money at the moment. I take an XL in Castelli, and a L for the vaeon pros

foggymike

I just tried some zero's as they looked like a bargain for the money. They were a great fit except for the knees which were baggy, presumably due to a combination of the cut and lack of stretch in the wind stopper material. If they fit you better they look well made and a good deal.

theotherjake

I wear the Vaeon Roubaix unpadded all through winter. For £31 there a real bargain.

Bordersroadie

theotherjake wrote:

I wear the Vaeon Roubaix unpadded all through winter. For £31 there a real bargain.

Me too, but for around 5 degrees down to minus 5 or so, the zeros are noticeably warmer.

Also better quality (the zeros), more compressive and a great pad but they do bunch behind the knees a bit (fabric a tad too thick I think). I much prefer the foot loops to the zips of the Vaeon Roubaix.

housemunkey

I've got Vaeon Roubaix shorts, knickers and tights, all excellent if you ask me. I might invest in some zeros for the uber cold, but see no need for the 'pros'.

eddiefiola

Just got back from an hour and a half (on the MTB) with the Vaeon Zeros, the Tour pad is one of the most comfortable pads I've ever used. Still have to try it on the Road bike but very impressed.

Not sure the Zeros will be good for the German Winter but I have some even thicker tights for when it gets into the minus.

And on the question of zips vs loops I now prefer loops