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Mostly planning to use these for some winter road riding, at the moment I'm looking at the Howies 3/4 bib shorts - is there anything else in a similar price (£65) range worth looking at?


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 2:29 pm
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the howies ones aren't that warm.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 2:31 pm
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Posted : 03/01/2017 2:59 pm
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The Howies ones aren't that warm but otherwise I really like mine. I've been wearing mine with the unpadded bib tights over the top and that works well


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 3:00 pm
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The Northwave and Funkier winter bibs are good. Northwave occasionally turn up on Sportspursuit. Funkier do a waterproof (so they claim) 3/4 that is quite warm, zipper tags come off though. The NW ones are too cold for me in sub-zero temps.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 3:01 pm
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DHB from CRC/ Wiggle are always spot on IMHO.

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-roubaix-34-bib-tight/ ]<<<<WIGGLE>>>>[/url]


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 3:08 pm
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I ordered a set of the Madison Addict shorts in error, actually wanted summer weight 3/4 bibs (any recommendations?). Anyway, they seem excellent quality, rain resistant, very nicely made and a decent pad. They're £30 on the Tweeks Cycles eb-ay page.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 3:10 pm
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actually wanted summer weight 3/4 bibs (any recommendations?

RH+ on Sports Pursuits are good, nice Italian fit and very well made. I also bought roubaix versions to replace some old Di Marchis.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 5:16 pm
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Thanks, can't see a brand called RH+ on there?

Maybe all sold?


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 5:31 pm
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I have some pretty old Enduras. Other than the decals coming off pretty quickly and some stitching repair they've been great. Roubaix lined too, so genuine autumn/winter knickers.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 5:44 pm
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The Endura MT500 range uses a thicker (but not Roubaix-style) lycra.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 5:46 pm
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Scott all season at Start Cycles - awesome and 35 quid.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 7:12 pm
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+1 on the Scotts from Start Cycles.


 
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The new Lusso ones are excellent, very reasonably priced and made in Manchester too.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 8:29 pm
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Those that teetosugars linked to if the pad works for you.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 8:32 pm
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I'm a big fan of winter shorts and leg or knee warmers to suit. The specialised expert are a snip under £50 at Cyclestore at the moment and are very good.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 8:35 pm
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The Howies one I have are very poor quality and coming apart at the seams. The ones by Galibier have been great:

http://galibier.cc/product/superroubaixknicker/


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 8:51 pm
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http://m.startfitness.co.uk/scott-all-season-helium-mens-cycling-knickers-black-236472-1007.html

I've just put some size large in my basket. XL & XXL also there.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 8:52 pm
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Ive tried quite a few different 3/4 bibs and Morvelo are by far the best. Warm and very comfortable pad. The Howies are OK too but use them in spring and autumn.


 
Posted : 03/01/2017 9:18 pm
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I'm a big fan of winter shorts and leg or knee warmers to suit.
me too - sportful fiandre are good

3/4 always seem to ruck up at the knee


 
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I've had some dhb ones for what must be coming on for 9 years. They're well made, comfortable, good temperature etc. They're ace


 
Posted : 04/01/2017 8:42 am
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Thanks for the advice, I'll skip the Howies then based on the feedback the Scott All Season look a bargain, what's the sizing like on the Scott All season bibs? My waist is 32 at the monment ( probably closer to 34 given its just past Xmas ) I'm a Large in Howies stuff and XL in the odd bit of Rapha kit I own.
Edit: The Fit says athletic so I'm guessing probably Large.


 
Posted : 04/01/2017 9:09 am
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Castelli Nanoflex - they are light fleece lined. Fine for me down to about 5 degrees depending on what else I'm wearing.

Fine in the summer too when it's a bit cooler or when it's an early start/late finish.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-nanoflex-2-bib-knickers/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360713095&kpid=5360713095&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Clothing&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid%7csuKiLGhCm_dc%7cpcrid%7c67090791662%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360713095uk


 
Posted : 04/01/2017 9:19 am
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Stu - sounds like you're the same size as me and I went for large, fit nice.


 
Posted : 05/01/2017 10:23 am
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@pictonroad what is the sizing like on the Addict 3/4s? I'm between medium and large on their size chart for waist size but am large in everything from other brands.


 
Posted : 05/01/2017 10:58 am
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I haven't tried them, was going to send them straight back, I'm after summer weight 3/4.

DrP is going to try them on, I can take detailed photos if you like, he's not shy.


 
Posted : 05/01/2017 12:05 pm
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Cheers but I managed to find this madison sizing guide with real world comments https://www.cyclebasket.com/info/clothing-sizes.php so I'll go for a medium.
I've a pair of the howies 3/4s and they're an early Autumn/spring thickness, and a pair of morvelo stormshield 3/4s which are bloody good and I wore up til end of November. So too warm for you.


 
Posted : 05/01/2017 12:14 pm
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I ordered a set of the Madison Addict shorts in error, actually wanted summer weight 3/4 bibs (any recommendations?). Anyway, they seem excellent quality, rain resistant, very nicely made and a decent pad. They're £30 on the Tweeks Cycles eb-ay page.

This is good news. I took a punt on these last night, even though I couldn't find any reviews anywhere. I reasoned that, as the other Addict clobber was getting good reviews, these must be OK.


 
Posted : 05/01/2017 12:51 pm