Winter tight recommendations under £100

Spooked

Hi all,

I'm after some new winter tights. I bought some Planet X winter thermal things and the pad placement is properly horrible. My previous tights were un padded which I preferred to be honest.

I didn't know if anyone knew of a good quality pair of bib tights they could recommend that are nice and warm as I do feel the cold. I haven't got masses of cash to chuck around as a new dad so am looking for something that is as cost effective as possible.

Appreciate any help.

Cheers

daniel_b

Personally, I would recommend the Etxeondo bikoterm and Orhi bib tights.

Both available with chunky discounts and within budget.

DKay

Sportful Bodyfit Pro Thermal bib tights are fantastic if you can fit into them and they're well under budget. Otherwise, Wiggle's own brand dhb Vaeon Roubaix Padded Bib Tight are a good, lower cost effective alternative.

apreading

Castelli Sorpasso - fantastic tights and cheap here: http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/castelli-sorpasso-black-red-tights.html?gclid=CLm1hsOP5scCFVRsGwoddAcO2g

robbo2011

Unstitch the pad and use them over your summer shorts

ayjaycee

I would suggest looking at Lusso Max Repel which come padded or unpadded. They are warm and pretty water resistant and the unpadded version works great over a pair of good padded shorts. A quick google shows them widely available at at £36 - £50 depending on size. I have a few bits of Lusso kit, including the aforementioned tights and shorts and can't recommend them highly enough.

Geo555

I can recommend these Pella Ergo tights

http://www.rosasport.co.uk/ergo-winter-bib-tights.html

You can choose to the "Carbon" pad option to bring the price down to £90

kajjal

After trying a few i found the castelli the best for fit and comfort. It just depends what build you are and size you need. Check the sales and you should be able to get two pairs for £100.

luv2ride

DHB (top of range) tend to be a good shout - I have some of their Roubaix 3/4 bib knickers and shorts which I picked up at stupid discounts in a sale and they are brilliant. As for bib tights, Mavic Echappee's are good (although these size up large as opposed to Castelli which often size up small). I also really like my Sportful R&D bib tights. These seem to be similar to Castelli Sorpasso's, have a brilliant pad and better straps IMHO.

cycleclinic

North wave is what I use. They kept me riding though last winter.

juanerasmoe

I used the Altura Progel bib tights last winter and they were brilliant. Got me through Manchester's winter without trouble

Monty Dog

I find winter tights with a seat pad warmer than an unpadded tight with lycra shorts underneath - the lycra traps moisture and gets cold, whereas the tights alone wick far better. Castelli Sorpasso are great all-rounders IMO and just picked up some Sportful R+D ones in the sale which are really nice - planning to take them to the arctic for a race this winter!

fish156

Wear good quality bib shorts year round. Add knee warmers in autumn, leg warmers in winter. A decent base layer under the bibs keeps you warm. Ultimate in flexibility without compromising on the quality of the short.

robbo2011

well thats OK for mild winters. wear that combo in cold weather and your knackers will freeze off. Proper winter tights are needed for proper winter weather, IMO.

fish156

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19699382#p19699382]robbo2011[/url] wrote:

well thats OK for mild winters. wear that combo in cold weather and your knackers will freeze off. Proper winter tights are needed for proper winter weather, IMO.

May not work for you, but has worked for me for many years. Knackers still attached.

DKay

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19699382#p19699382]robbo2011[/url] wrote:

well thats OK for mild winters. wear that combo in cold weather and your knackers will freeze off. Proper winter tights are needed for proper winter weather, IMO.

+1.

Leg warmers are ok down to around 8 - 10 degrees. Any lower and the reletively un-insulated section between your thighs and your waist is going to get very cold, as summer shorts are just simply too thin.

Monty Zoncolan

My go-to winter tights are Castelli Sorpasso - if you can pick them up with a discount they are definitely worth it.

Within your budget I would recommend the dhb Windslam winter tights which I have been pleasantly surprised with. The pad isn't quite as good as the Castelli but at the price point they are excellent.

robbo2011

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19699385#p19699385]fish156[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19699382#p19699382]robbo2011[/url] wrote:

well thats OK for mild winters. wear that combo in cold weather and your knackers will freeze off. Proper winter tights are needed for proper winter weather, IMO.

May not work for you, but has worked for me for many years. Knackers still attached.

Actually, you might like the insulated bib shorts route. I have a pair for cool days and mountain rides and they work well in combination with leg warmers/knee warmers. I use the Assos tiburu.

http://www.assos.com/en/19/singleProduct.aspx?cat=6,19,22&prod=548

chippyk

I have some Decathlon 700 membrane tights, if you're an XL or 2XL they're reduced from 50 to 15 online at the moment, if it's really wet and cold I put some Castelli Nanoflex legwarmers on too.

Spooked

That's great. Thanks for the suggestions. Time I spent some cash