Can't decide bib 3/4 or shorts & warmers

p1tse
p1tse Posts: 694
edited January 2013 in Road beginners
Have ordered my first bib 3/4 and shorts and warmers from wiggle
Dhb roubaix

All intention to return one of them but can't decide which ones

I'm thinking 3/4 are nice as knee protection covering from elements

But the shorts I could use them in warmer conditions without the leg warmers

They both fit fine and comfy enough

Which would you pick
Wanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm

Comments

  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    Shorts and warmers - more versatile.

    But I would keep all the stuff :-)
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • p1tse
    p1tse Posts: 694
    smidsy wrote:
    Shorts and warmers - more versatile.

    But I would keep all the stuff :-)

    Must not do the latter lol
    The roubaix fleecy inside should be nice and cosy

    Will have to get some summer ones when it comes :)
    Wanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm
  • ForumNewbie
    ForumNewbie Posts: 1,664
    Shorts and leg warmers for me.
  • smoggysteve
    smoggysteve Posts: 2,909
    shorts. 3/4 length are for girls.
  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    p1tse wrote:
    smidsy wrote:
    Shorts and warmers - more versatile.

    But I would keep all the stuff :-)

    Must not do the latter lol
    The roubaix fleecy inside should be nice and cosy

    Will have to get some summer ones when it comes :)

    Yes, Roubaix will be too warm when it gets into double figure temps.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    Been rocking the roubaix 3/4 down from -5 to 8 degrees, great bit of it.
  • kayo74
    kayo74 Posts: 299
    Bib shorts and warmers a must!!
  • Gizmodo
    Gizmodo Posts: 1,928
    Bib shorts and knee warmers for me.
    Summer - Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Team
    Winter - Trek Madone 3.5 2012 with UDi2 upgrade.
    For getting dirty - Moda Canon
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Bib shorts + knee warmers.

    Less girly (imo). More versatile and you can mix up the colours ;-)
    Would get some some bib tights though. Less of a faff than bib shorts + leg warmers.
  • p1tse
    p1tse Posts: 694
    Doh
    Never thought of knee warmers
    Think ill keep the shorts and leg warmers though

    Do any of you wear knee warmers of any kind in the summer?
    Wanted: Cube Streamer/Agree GTC Compact / Pro/ Race : 53cm
  • Gizmodo
    Gizmodo Posts: 1,928
    p1tse wrote:
    Doh
    Never thought of knee warmers
    Think ill keep the shorts and leg warmers though

    Do any of you wear knee warmers of any kind in the summer?
    It depends on the temperature. Knee warmers are great for cooler mornings when you know you are going to be out for 4 hours plus and it might well warm up during the ride. I very haven't worn leg warmers for ages, the shins don't seem to feel the cold, so it's either cold enough for bib longs (for me below 8 deg C), warm enough for bib shorts (for me above 16 deg C), or somewhere in between which means shorts and knee warmers.
    Summer - Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Team
    Winter - Trek Madone 3.5 2012 with UDi2 upgrade.
    For getting dirty - Moda Canon
  • Silly Old Hector
    Silly Old Hector Posts: 573
    Bib shorts and warmers for me, but my legs are so short, the leg warmers are so far up my thighs, it's almost like a second layer :roll:
    All the gear, but no idea...
  • velohutts
    velohutts Posts: 288
    bib shorts + knee warmers and leg warmers , I would suggest get some good bib shorts , a combo of either the knee or leg warmers does 3/4 of the year for me if not more until the longs come out when really cold.
    All subjective though depending on whether you run a bit hot or cold !!
    Not a big fan of the 3/4 although EPO does look good in them !
    Enigma Esprit Di2 - Go tI ! Summer !
  • nferrar
    nferrar Posts: 2,511
    I used to switch to 3/4 then tights for winter but this time around I'm staying with shorts + leg warmers (either normal lycra DHB's or Castelli nanoflex depending on the weather). So far it's working fine and I wonder why I bothered spending money on half a dozen pairs of tights. Main reason I switched was I always found it awkward getting tights with the right fit and you pay a fortune for ones with a decent pad it in. Sticking with shorts + warmers means you get the fit/comfort of your shorts and most of the warmth of tights, probably cheaper to replace in the event of a crash to.

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