Waterproof tights?
chris_bass
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I'm looking to get some waterproof tights as i'm having to work 32 miles from home for a month or so and don't really want to stop cycling if I can avoid it!
I have seen these:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Endura-Stealth- ... _15129.htm
but they are pretty damn expensive!
anything similar out there or some very close fitting trousers would be ok, just don't like them flapping in the wind!
I have seen these:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Endura-Stealth- ... _15129.htm
but they are pretty damn expensive!
anything similar out there or some very close fitting trousers would be ok, just don't like them flapping in the wind!
www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes
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They actually look like a pretty good option for commuting.
The problem is that everything that I've found that's genuinely waterproof is also boil in the bag so after an hour on the bike you'll be soaked anyway and there's a good chance that you'll also be roasting hot. I'm with you though, I have one problem with commutingn in winter, putting wet kit on in the evening, shoes is bad enough but bibtights is another level of unpleasant.0 -
Tried a pair on - complete boil in the bag and too restrictive to want me to cycle with any degree of effort, might be OK for a short commute but not a serious rideMake mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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Castelli nanoflex tights are very good but have roubaix fleecy goodness to so can be warm on a warm wet day. I wore mine for a 100km audax along with a gabba and came out fairly dry. Would have been even dryer if I had had mudguards fitted!RIP commute...
Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.0 -
Gore Power 2.0 SO for when its really cold (stops wind chill) which not totally waterproof but near as .
Or Gore Oxygens SO thinner material and better for when its milder . Your still going to get pretty hot though .
Could try normal shorts with windstopper leg warmers and swap for normal ones when it warms up ?0 -
I've got a set of Gore Contest tights and they are good for when its raining in my experience. They aren't fleece lined so don't get heavy when wet and don't take forever to dry either.0
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How about these? Not fully waterproof so won't save you from a proper downfall but it says they have a waterproof arse panel
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... ltuzbbk3050 -
Been looking around for a pair myself and came across these. Seriously thinking about getting some.
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/2 ... tAodLx0A4A0 -
Monty Dog wrote:Tried a pair on - complete boil in the bag and too restrictive to want me to cycle with any degree of effort, might be OK for a short commute but not a serious ride
ah, was kind of hoping that tights would be a bit less boil in the bag style! not too sure why!dr2506 wrote:Been looking around for a pair myself and came across these. Seriously thinking about getting some.
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/2 ... tAodLx0A4A
they look quite good actually, I have a FUNKIER short sleeve jersey which was only cheap and i really like it so might be ok? just whether they are boill in the bag or not i suppose?
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dr2506 wrote:Been looking around for a pair myself and came across these. Seriously thinking about getting some.
http://www.parker-international.co.uk/2 ... tAodLx0A4A
found them for the same price from an Ebay shop and i have a 10% discount code so might take a punt on them!www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
I bought these for commuting in Winter:
http://www.ridebosh.com/mens_clothing/l ... nsert.html
On the strength of a review I read here:
http://road.cc/content/review/53804-rid ... hts-insert
Unfortunately, I didn't get to try them out as the cut just wasn't right for me. Too long in the body/braces and not long enough in the leg. Quality seemed good though, much better than the DHB stuff Wiggle are knocking out for a similar price.“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0