[WANTED] Winter bib tights

[Andrew_Culture]

Having had my head (and giblets) convinced that spending money on good bibs makes a HUGE difference I'm now in the market for some full-length bib tights for the depths of winter.

Before I head on over to Wiggle and start staring slack-jawed at the prices I wondered if any of my CycleChat buddies might have a pair they're thinking of falling out of love with for some reason.

I'm not that fussy, although I draw the line at skid-marks or glue-stains.

I'm size large.

 

[smokeysmoo]

FWIW AC I have a pair of THESE, (not for sale though I'm afraid).

Just to say, IMO they offer excellent VFM against the big boys and I'd recommend them to anyone.

 

[400bhp]

Having had my head (and giblets) convinced that spending money on good bibs makes a HUGE difference I'm now in the market for some full-length bib tights for the depths of winter.

Before I head on over to Wiggle and start staring slack-jawed at the prices I wondered if any of my CycleChat buddies might have a pair they're thinking of falling out of love with for some reason.

I'm not that fussy, although I draw the line at skid-marks or glue-stains.

I'm size large.

Keep your eye on Decathlon, often the stuff is reduced in store and not on line.

 

[Aperitif]

None for sale either but these are super value, and wear a pair of bib shorts underneath for comfort. Perfect service too from Spa.

 

[400bhp]

what about these?

I have a feeling a few people have them here.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Thanks all, I really love the DHB 3/4 winter bibs I have but can't find a full-length version.

The Tenns full-length bibs I have include a hilariously comedy oversized chamois, which is why I'm prepared to go upmarket.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

what about these?

I have a feeling a few people have them here.

Wow, are they genuinely that much of a bargain? That seems incredibly cheap.

 

[400bhp]

pretty sure @Hacienda71 and @fossyant have those?

I have a Biemme autumn/winter top and it's bloody good.

Note the sizing-italian cut.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I'd love to hear to from an owner. This is what I was looking at
Http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-exclusive-nero-corsa-sorpasso-bib-tight/

 

[Hacienda71]

I have a pair of Biemme tights, mine are the ones with the additional wind proof panels around the knees and thighs. They are well made with a good quality pad. Definitely go for a size up. They are on the small side sizingwise.

 

[fossyant]

I have a pair of Biemme tights, mine are the ones with the additional wind proof panels around the knees and thighs. They are well made with a good quality pad. Definitely go for a size up. They are on the small side sizingwise.

I have the same with the windproof panels so not the ones highlighted.

 

[ColinJ]

Thanks all, I really love the DHB 3/4 winter bibs I have but can't find a full-length version.

You can pretty much fill the gap on the calf muscles with a pair of long socks and overshoes!

It is so mild at the moment that I think that would do. It is certainly what I was doing right through December. I didn't even bother trying to find my winter gear at the bottom of a pile of old cycling kit.

 

[PaulSecteur]

These get a lot of good reviews...

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/153355/products/gore-xenon-2-0-so-bibtights-plus.aspx

They are out of stock in large, but most place that have them will price match (Sigma sport have them in stock for just a few £ more http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Go...ts-AW13/2683?gclid=CLaz-OfT5bsCFfKWtAodsBEAXQ )

I brought 2 last year so I could get out in the winter, one to wash, one to wear. As it turned out I only ever opened and used the one as I could get them washed between rides. I haven't been out much this year (full time job with lots of overtime and a uni course) so I have podged out and can only just squeeze into the large, so I have ordered an extra large so I have no excuse in the cold when I get chance.

I have tested them down to zero and they were fine, but 7° or 8° would be as high as I would want to go, but Im carrying a little extra insulation so you race snakes could probably use them up to double figures, but I really doubt much more unless you have Reynards
Reviews...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-xenon-so-windstopper-bib-tights-plus-1/

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...product/review-gore-xenon-so-tights-12-45578/

http://www.cycleboredom.com/what-im-riding-gore-xenon-so-bibtights/#prettyPhoto[xenon]/3/

 

[Andrew_Culture]

These get a lot of good reviews...

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/153355/products/gore-xenon-2-0-so-bibtights-plus.aspx

They are out of stock in large, but most place that have them will price match (Sigma sport have them in stock for just a few £ more http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Go...ts-AW13/2683?gclid=CLaz-OfT5bsCFfKWtAodsBEAXQ )

I brought 2 last year so I could get out in the winter, one to wash, one to wear. As it turned out I only ever opened and used the one as I could get them washed between rides. I haven't been out much this year (full time job with lots of overtime and a uni course) so I have podged out and can only just squeeze into the large, so I have ordered an extra large so I have no excuse in the cold when I get chance.

I have tested them down to zero and they were fine, but 7° or 8° would be as high as I would want to go, but Im carrying a little extra insulation so you race snakes could probably use them up to double figures, but I really doubt much more unless you have Reynards
Reviews...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-xenon-so-windstopper-bib-tights-plus-1/

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...product/review-gore-xenon-so-tights-12-45578/

http://www.cycleboredom.com/what-im-riding-gore-xenon-so-bibtights/#prettyPhoto[xenon]/3/

Ta! Interesting what you say about the temperature range though. After some scary moments last year I've decided that this year if there's ice about I'm staying home.

 

[Kbrook]

I have bought the Biemme bib tights from the Planet X ebay site, £19.99 delivered and they are excellent.