Good winter cycling tights?

[mark i]

Hi,

I am about to begin my second winter of commuting. Last year I was on a brommie and had some lighter weight tights, 3/4 underneath them and another set of 3/4 baggy shorts over the top. (I was a bit more conscious of licra then and also almost 2 stones heavier....

Anyhow I now use the local train in the morning so that I do not get to work sweaty. I then cycle all the way home without the train. I am looking for a decent set of tights that will keep me warm in the depths of winter for a 15 mile commute. I do not mind getting wet if I am warm! I will probably still wear 3/4 under as my knees do not like the cold! Any suggestions?

 

[upsidedown]

I've tried all sorts of combintions, but i still find that a pair of Ron Hill Bikesters with 3/4 bibs underneath is warm enough for the coldest day.
I think it's more about the hands, feet, knees and head than legs, keep them warm and you're sorted.

 

[ianrauk]

These

Nice and toasty tights.. here they are in action.. pretty noticeable

 

[johnr]

Endura stealth tights for me. A bit pricey and you need padded shorts underneath, but keep all the weather out and are warm and breathable. I'll be starting my third winter in mine once it gets below 5 degrees.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Endura_Stealth_Waterproof_Bib_Tights_w~o_Pad/5360025655/#more

 

[addictfreak]

I have some DHB, Northwave and Endura bib tights. All are spot on, the DHB ones were the cheapest from wiggle and to be honest theres not much difference between them.

 

[waffle]

endura have done me well

 

[BentMikey]

Endura padless thermolite for me, I love em. No good when it's warmer than 5-7 degrees though, you'll sweat buckets.

 

[ferret fur]

Thread Hijack Alert:
re the Night Visions. I've just bought a pair from Wiggle and the pad seems to be completely in the wrong place. It is too far forward and largely acts as a codpiece. None of it is in contact with the bum part of the saddle, only the nose. Has anybody else had this problem or is this likely to be a one off?

 

[2Loose]

Thread Hijack Alert:
re the Night Visions. I've just bought a pair from Wiggle and the pad seems to be completely in the wrong place. It is too far forward and largely acts as a codpiece. None of it is in contact with the bum part of the saddle, only the nose.

Obvious question...they are the right way round?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Obvious question...they are the right way round?

I was going to say that but I was too scared

 

[ferret fur]

Actually, that was my first thought when I was riding along. It wouldn't be the first time I've done something like that. I once turned up at work wearing one black shoe and one brown.... Well it was dark when I got dressed. The short answer is: no they were the right way round

 

[neslon]

The point about extremities is the main thing. Ears, fingers, toes and the old fella feel the cold most - for the latter, Gore wear shreddies under the (Altura) tights get me through the coldest winters (mind you, its not been below -8 for years).

 

[mark i]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Now to start shopping. I think that I have the extremities sorted with overshoes, radiant gloves and a skull cap. Just want to get the legs sorted, esp knees! Thanks for all your suggestions. Mark