RonHill Bikesters...

[Maz]

I was thinking of getting some of these.

They're not as figure-hugging as bib-tights, are they?
More like a stretchy pair of trousers? Do you wear cycling shorts underneath or are they padded?

 

[potsy]

Not padded maz,loose enough without being baggy.Not many places selling them now though.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Good, reasonably priced gear, especially if you can get them from one of the Cycling Promotions sales. Mine have no pads, so padded undershorts are the order of the day.

 

[ianrauk]

get the waterproofed ones 'DXB's, well worth the money

 

[fossyant]

I use Bikesters for the commute as I've got a bit of walking about at the end. Had mine over 12 month and have been great.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

When I wanted another pair at the beginning of the winter I couldn't get any and brought a pair of these.

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=22080&categoryID=211

Worn boxer shorts under them when temp has been above freezing and added long johns when it been below freezing, been cosy all winter.

 

[Maz]

I use Bikesters for the commute as I've got a bit of walking about at the end. Had mine over 12 month and have been great.

Did you get the 'DXB' version mentioned above?

 

[accountantpete]

Can't see the point - they are not thick enough for cold weather and pick up the rain in warmer weather.- Your legs can't be that bad looking Maz!

 

[potsy]

I got mine when wiggle were selling them for £10-wish i'd got more now for that price,i also have a pair of the dxb version and are OK but not a whole lot better imo.Both styles dry pretty quick if caught out in the rain.

 

[Maz]

Your legs can't be that bad looking Maz!

Varicose veins, mate. Most unsightly:

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Can't see the point - they are not thick enough for cold weather and pick up the rain in warmer weather.- Your legs can't be that bad looking Maz!

I used the bikesters on the club runs for a couple of winters and always wore long johns underneath them, they were normally warm enough. The winter cruisers are thicker but there doesn't seem a lot of difference between them, the cruisers might be a tad warmer once the temp drops below freezing.

 

[accountantpete]

Varicose veins, mate. Most unsightly:

Ha

Get the buggers done -it's a quick in and out these days isn't it.

 

[Maz]

Ha

Get the buggers done -it's a quick in and out these days isn't it.

I dunno. It was a joke...!

Thanks for your help, everyone.

 

[marinyork]

They aren't figure hugging at all. And they are fine for cold weather, they keep you surprisingly warm for how thin they are. Just don't wear them on 8 or 10 hour cold rides.

 

[gbb]

I use both, DXBs and normal...i found them very very well wearing, i've had one pair 3 years and they're still (just) ok. I use them everyday for commuting.
The DXBs feel better when new, and as said they do dry out very quick. I think (like most things) the waterproof ability soon tails off. That said, i havnt got wet in quite some time..cue a downpour tonight