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Bib Tights Recommendations – Mid Range

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  • February 9, 2015 at 12:57 pm #23223
    S13SFC

    I had managed, a few years back, to snaffle up some Campag bib tights, which have served me well but this will be their last winter.

    As I’m inclined to buy out of season when things appear cheaper can anyone recommend bib tights, with a pad, for rides up to about 6hrs for less than £100?

    Thanks in advance.

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  • February 20, 2015 at 1:18 am #831607
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    fukawitribe

    ChrisFilter wrote:What, that

    ChrisFilter wrote:
    What, that Assos are the best or that dhb are as good as anything else?

    Assos are amongst the best from what i’ve heard, calling any piece of clothing, let alone their entire range of something, the best is probably a step too far. dhb also do some decent stuff, I have a bunch, at some very competitive prices but comparing comfort levels, build quality and other performance metrics of the pieces I have against similar item types from Castelli, Sportful, Pactimo, even Giordana and others would suggest to me that they are far from being ‘as good as anything else’.

    February 19, 2015 at 10:11 pm #831605
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    ChrisFilter

    What, that Assos are the best
    What, that Assos are the best or that dhb are as good as anything else?

    February 17, 2015 at 9:30 pm #831603
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    fukawitribe

    ChrisFilter wrote:FWIW, Assos

    ChrisFilter wrote:
    FWIW, Assos are the best bib shorts you can buy, if you want to premium. Keep an eye on the sales. dhb are as good as anything else other than Assos.

    You might think so, I imagine plenty would disagree. For me, it’s total bollocks but to each their own.

    February 17, 2015 at 9:10 pm #831601
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    peterben

    Sportful Total Comfort bibs
    Sportful Total Comfort bibs currently reduced.

    February 17, 2015 at 3:07 pm #831599
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    edvelo

    I use Chapeau! Thermal
    I use Chapeau! Thermal Bibtights. £89.99 and they are brilliant. Thermal enough to keep you warm when it’s zero degrees but breathable enough that they aren’t too warm at 10 degrees.

    http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-clothing/mens-bibshorts-tights.html

    February 17, 2015 at 12:10 pm #831597
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    Al__S

    I prefer the shorts/unpadded
    I prefer the shorts/unpadded tights combo- an extra layer of fabric on the thighs/around the bits is most welcome.

    February 17, 2015 at 10:24 am #831595
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    bashthebox

    I’ve got some Assos winter
    I’ve got some Assos winter windblock bib tights, which were bloody lovely but I bought them in the wrong size, so I only wore them a few times before buying something else (Sportful no rain ones, not bad, not amazing).
    I’ll sell you the Assos ones if you’re the right size – probably 5’11 downwards.

    February 17, 2015 at 9:30 am #831593
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    Flying Scot

    PBK’s own are as good as any,
    PBK’s own are as good as any, but only buy when they price drops to around £30 as they fluctuate from one week to the next.

    Descente were my favourite, but they have all but dissappeared from the market.

    February 16, 2015 at 4:18 pm #831591
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    kwi

    +1 for Funkier, got a winter
    +1 for Funkier, got a winter top of theirs as well and ditched the base layer this winter. (Tights, LS Jersey and Waterproof Jacket.)

    February 16, 2015 at 12:37 pm #831589
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    ChrisFilter

    FWIW, Assos are the best bib
    FWIW, Assos are the best bib shorts you can buy, if you want to premium. Keep an eye on the sales. dhb are as good as anything else other than Assos.

    February 16, 2015 at 12:30 pm #831587
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    ChrisFilter

    Another +1 for dhb pro.
    Another +1 for dhb pro.

    Don’t get Castelli.

    February 14, 2015 at 9:37 am #831585
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    S13SFC

    Interesting input thus
    Interesting input thus far.

    Any views on Gore bib tights, my LBS have some at 50% off which in itself appeals?

    February 10, 2015 at 11:12 am #831583
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    Scoob_84

    ah then that’s why you should
    ah then that’s why you should be using something like castelli nanoflex bib shorts for winter. They’re great for use as shorts in spring and autumn, and can cope with winter when paired with leg warmers. The also keep your family bits nice an toasty!

    February 10, 2015 at 11:00 am #831581
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    TheHound

    Bit outside the box,
    Castelli
    Bit outside the box,

    Castelli San Remo Thermosuit.

    Works out much cheaper than buying the bib tights and long sleeve jersey separate.

    With a decent base layer it’ll see you down to around 3-4degrees. Chuck a gilet on top and you’ll be fine to minus degrees.

    February 10, 2015 at 11:00 am #831579
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    2 Wheeled Idiot

    Scoob_84 wrote:I’d say go for

    Scoob_84 wrote:
    I’d say go for leg warmers and bib shorts combo. You can get much more flexibility this way.

    This is sometimes what I do, however on reet cold days the gentleman’s (or ladies) area has less protection with no thermal fabrics…. :S
    But you can but thermal bibshirts now…dhb make some as well as many other brands.

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