MTB Salopettes
 

MTB Salopettes

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Like the Endura ones. I really want some. Anyone got any? Could they be used for mountain climbing as well?


 
Posted : 16/12/2025 4:00 pm
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I did look at them, wasn't sold on the above the waist part so went for the Madison ones instead. Not used them in anger yet as they're under the tree!


 
Posted : 16/12/2025 6:16 pm
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I have the Madison ones and liked em so much have picked up a second pair, although the pocket options and placement arent great IMO. 

When you say mountain climbing, do you mean walking or actual climbing up rockfaces? 


 
Posted : 16/12/2025 9:35 pm
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Posted by: oikeith

although the pocket options and placement arent great IMO. 

Aye, I was a bit disappointed I can't fit my phone in the bib pocket. 

 


 
Posted : 16/12/2025 9:37 pm
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I have the Endura's - only used them once but found the to be e really good.

Pockets are a decent size and easy to get to.

They'll also withstand a jet washing - needed to remove the cakes on mud!

Only downside is my Daughter says I look like a cow farmer in them....... 


 
Posted : 17/12/2025 12:37 am
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The Madison bibs are my go to for most of my winter ebike rides with snickers long johns underneath. 

Mine fit well but are on the 'wouldn't want to be much smaller' limit. An outcome of this is that the popper above the zip stays closed 99% of the time walking about and riding, but if I bend over it occasionally pops. Losing the beer belly obviously helps with this


 
Posted : 17/12/2025 5:12 am
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I bought the Madison DWR dungarees. So far, really impressed with them. OK so traditional pockets are lacking, but just stick your key and your phone in the large zipped front pocket instead.

Absolutely perfect for when the ground is wet but it's not raining and you don't want to wear a waterproof jacket or onesie, but you really need further up your back protected from the elements than a pair of trousers affords.


 
Posted : 17/12/2025 11:30 pm