[BrokenBootneck]

Can anyone recommend some leg warmers, I have outgrown my large ones I think I bought cheap on the net the band at the top now cuts into my leg too much. Having just measured my thighs I have a 24 inch circumference. I’m 5’10 and have been hitting the gym quite a lot since knee surgery. Cheers in advance. 

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[fenix]

I usually go with winter

I usually go with winter longs in the proper winter – but we are at that annoying time of year – can be very chilly early on and then nice in the afternoon – so leg warmers do have their uses. 

 

Heck 2 weeks ago I was in shorts for rides – in 2 more weeks it might be full on winter kit. Who knows ?

[gthornton101]

guyrwood wrote:

I’m glad you brought that up dottigirl. As a relative newcomer to cycling, I’ve often thought the same thing. If you know it’s cold and you’re likely to need arm or leg warmers, why not wear a long sleeved top and full length tights in the first place  .

It’s just down to flexibility for me.  Often it’s colder when I leave early but I warm up so want to have the option of taking arm warmers off (which a long sleeve base layer doesn’t allow you to do).  Likewise with knee warmers.

Also, I have many short sleeve base layers that I use in spring/autumn and a cheapish pair of arm warmers makes them equivalent to a long sleeve base layer without spending too much more money.

 

Staying on topic, +1 for dhb to suit larger legs.

[StraelGuy]

I’m glad you brought that up

I’m glad you brought that up dottigirl. As a relative newcomer to cycling, I’ve often thought the same thing. If you know it’s cold and you’re likely to need arm or leg warmers, why not wear a long sleeved top and full length tights in the first place  .

[dottigirl]

With winter coming on, I’m
With winter coming on, I’m already in tights. I never found a comfy pair of knee or leg warmers, and have never seen the point of shorts plus warmers for a cold day – why not just wear tights or 3/4s?

[Rapha Nadal]

Pearl Izumi make some good

Pearl Izumi make some good ones that are suitable for the larger thighed gent.  Quite a bit of give in them but tight enougjh to not look baggy, if that makes sense.

[Jack Osbourne snr]

Dhb. Generally the fit is
Dhb. Generally the fit is more suited to the larger athlete. Large should work for you.

I’m 5’11” and have slightly bigger thighs.

Personally, I prefer a pair of unpadded tights over the top. I have a pair of Nike running pants I’ve used for about 12 years. Only slightly bulkier than Roubaix leg warmers when rolled up in a pocket and soooooo much less of a faff to get on and off in changeable weather.

Edited to add: I prefer overtights but have tried warmers in a couple of flavours. I had a pair of Lycra ones from Shutt VR that were frankly, only fit for a sparrow.

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