The Masked Tulip Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I decided that my 3 year old pair of cycling waist trousers from Aldi are worn thin and will not do for the coming Autumn/Winter. So, being a pedantic s*d, I have spent the last 2 months looking at cycling bib tights online. In the end I ordered these: The are dhb thermal flashlight tights from Wiggle. I have never worn bib tights before - understand that stopping for a wee is difficult (Which I do often in the cold weather) - but they get good reviews and hopefully will be a good first bib tight. I can't ever see myself paying the ludicrous £100 plus prices but I got these for £28. A reviewer felt that they were too immodest - which resulted in myself immediately ordering a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Very generous of you Mr Codpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I have the DHB ones, it does get pretty nippy round here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 I have the DHB ones, it does get pretty nippy round here. They appear good quality according to the reviews I have read online. I was going to buy slightly more expensive ones for about £55 - a bit heavier, a bit more winter thickness apparently but without any reflective panels on them. But then I read a post online from someone who said that they had got the £55 ones for £25 in May and, in true HPC tightness, I decided not to buy them unless I can get them in that price area. The £55 ones came with a front chest zipper though and a much thicker pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Did you consider kinky bibshorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Did you consider kinky bibshorts? I suspect I will be buying a pair for next Spring. In true HPC style I will buy them in a sale in the winter. However, I spent many an hour looking at photos of women in bibshorts - I now know why such ladies have such perfectly fitting lycra shorts - the suspenders keep the shorts up tight around the bottom and, ahem, lady bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I suspect I will be buying a pair for next Spring. In true HPC style I will buy them in a sale in the winter. However, I spent many an hour looking at photos of women in bibshorts - I now know why such ladies have such perfectly fitting lycra shorts - the suspenders keep the shorts up tight around the bottom and, ahem, lady bits. I'm not too sure about bibshorts. Lycra shorts are OK, bibtights are OK (got both of those myself), but bibshorts on a man always look as if they should be accompanied by a moustache and a little leather cap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I wear 100 denier merino wool tights. Nice and warm - fairly water resistant - light and comfy - and cheap as. £10 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm not too sure about bibshorts. Lycra shorts are OK, bibtights are OK (got both of those myself), but bibshorts on a man always look as if they should be accompanied by a moustache and a little leather cap... I have those in my wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 What on earth are bib tights? Do they stop you getting spunk down your trousers? If so, I may need to get some myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 What on earth are bib tights? Do they stop you getting spunk down your trousers? If so, I may need to get some myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 I was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I suspect I will be buying a pair for next Spring. In true HPC style I will buy them in a sale in the winter. However, I spent many an hour looking at photos of women in bibshorts - I now know why such ladies have such perfectly fitting lycra shorts - the suspenders keep the shorts up tight around the bottom and, ahem, lady bits. Hmmm I'm not sure what you mean... like this? or like this? or perhaps you mean? surely you don't mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thank you for bringing these to my attention. I am more of a bottom person though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingpoor Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have a full set of Castelli Nanoflex winter cycling gear. It's the real deal but not cheap. It consists of 3 peices: A pair of fleece lined bib shorts A pair of fleece lined kneewarmers A pair of fleece lined legwarmers They have a Nanoflex water repellant coating that water just runs straight off. From the set you can make full bib tights, quarter length bib tights (stops below the knee) Or you can just use the bib shorts for winter days that dont quite require legs covered but summer bib shorts would be too cold. Going with a 3 peice set up can be better than just all out tights as you have scope to change with the conditions. http://m.evanscycles.com/products/castelli/nanoflex-leg-warmer-ec033738 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBlueCat Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 What on earth are bib tights? Do they stop you getting spunk down your trousers? If so, I may need to get some myself. Think black lycra onesie and you're about there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northerner Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Think black lycra onesie and you're about there. I put that in to Google. Doesn't help though - how do you see where you are going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I put that in to Google. Doesn't help though - how do you see where you are going? Those are Zentai suits. Don't ask me how I know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Those are Zentai suits. Don't ask me how I know that. I just checked. What sport are they for? You need not answer that. The Japanese have strange hobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Tulip Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have a full set of Castelli Nanoflex winter cycling gear. It's the real deal but not cheap. It consists of 3 peices: A pair of fleece lined bib shorts A pair of fleece lined kneewarmers A pair of fleece lined legwarmers They have a Nanoflex water repellant coating that water just runs straight off. From the set you can make full bib tights, quarter length bib tights (stops below the knee) Or you can just use the bib shorts for winter days that dont quite require legs covered but summer bib shorts would be too cold. Going with a 3 peice set up can be better than just all out tights as you have scope to change with the conditions. http://m.evanscycles.com/products/castelli/nanoflex-leg-warmer-ec033738 Photo or you do not exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I have never been cold cycling in the UK. You all need to ride faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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