Bib Tights

My kilometre on Amazon, I find the padding perfect, not big chunky stuff you find in the cheaper stuff like souke. it’s not expensive and usually 20 percent off or so. Have 2 shorts pairs and 2 thermal pairs.

You could do worse than Van Rysel, not much on the decathlon website but I saw pairs down to €30 from €60 a few weeks ago in store.

As my old tights started getting a bit worn I bought a good set of leg warmers and now all my shorts can be winter tights! Dunno if if I'd bother buying specific winter longs again.

You wear underwear under bib tights? That's a no no!

On the topic of bib shorts, I'm finding myself uncomfortable on the bike if I'm off it for just a few weeks. Feels like I'm not wearing bib shorts at all. Could go a few months with riding then take 2-3 weeks off and even a 15-20 minute errand hurts.

I've a new pair on my Christmas list as they're old and a few of the seams are splitting, but is it normal to be very sore down there easily?

I use a combination of leg warmers, knee warmers, 3/4 lengths and bibs. I actually have thin and fleece/ roubaix leg warmers too.

My bib's are Galibier Mistral - they have more wind and water resistance, and are quite high cut, so probably aren't for everyone. They give a bit of extra core warmth, which suits me personally.

Galibier have a new set of Mistral bib tights coming out, which means that the existing ones are reduced to 68 EUR in size M, 56 EUR in size S.

I've found these great for the worst of weather. The sizing is possibly on the smaller side though, or they are certainly not as stretchy as other bib tights I have (this might be due to the waterproofing). A good deal if they fit you though.

https://www.galibier.cc/product/mistral-2-membrane-bib-tights-s-m/?currency=EUR

I have the Mistral tights in size M (I take M in everything) - they are snug enough, I'm 173cm and 70kg. It's partly due to the material and also they're quite shaped in the legs (probably because the material is not as stretchy as some other tights). But better a bit snug than baggy.

My last Mistrals were medium - fit fine on the body, but I find them a bit tight on the legs actually. I kinda have to pull them up to the knees first, but grand once on. Previous pair were large - I can pretty much get away with either M or L of their gear, but am a medium now at 72ishkg and 183cm.

Anyway, new Mistral bibs tights launching next week, with different leg length options and reflective detail were it was yellow (or red in the iteration before) on the leg below the knee as well as the other upgrades.

Also if there is any discounts left on Defend jackets or jerseys buy them. Have a jacket near 6 years old and a cracking winter jacket.

Their new ones launched yesterday. Half tempted by them even though I have a good pair of Giordana windproof ones for years. I'm also turning into a bit of a Galibier model.😊

Bought a pair of endura fs260 pro bib tights. Got a medium as that is what I take in the shorts. Upper part fits sound. The lower end of the leg is way over sized and loose on the legs. Didnt notice when I was trying them on 1st, as I was more concerned with the fit up top. I have worn them out now so it's too late to return. Just something to keep an eye on if anyone is getting them. I wouldn't class myself as having super skinny legs either!

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I got a couple of bargains off verge and today got the bib tights. they are super comfy and supportive I'd highly recommend them.