[Closed] Thick old school winter tights for foul weather?

If they fit, Pearl Izumi Amfib are ace. Wind and water resistant, fleece backed.

Anything wrong with the ever growing range of DWR treated softshell options?
Or even just using some wash in DWR on a thick roubaix pair?

i got some morvelo stromsheild winter bib tights... they're really very good

£115 mind, but if you #re a new customer you can get a 15% discount

About twenty years ago I had what I can only describe as, erm, 'snug' fleece leggings (stockings?) but this was back in the day of Ron Hill Tracksters being acceptable leisurewear...

They were so comfortable for cycling in all conditions, I mourn their passing.

http://www.tudorsports.co.uk/ if you still fancy a pair of the old school fleecy tights, complete with WC bands on the ankles. You'd probably cook your legs in Primaloft in anything but sub-zero, but XC ski pants are probably closer to what you're looking for? Getting leg wear sorted for sub-zero cycling is quite tricky as I know from racing in the arctic - a pair of thick fleecy tights and windstopper over-trousers was too warm for -10C. Going to be trying some X-Bionic tights and windstopper trousers for this year.

I use fleece( as in the stuff jackets are made from but stretchy tights. Ace.

Road or off road use? After spending lots of last winter with numb feet because the amount of cold wet mud spraying onto my legs chilled them regardless of them being water repellent or not, this year i have bought some very lightweight waterproof overtrousers. I figure wearing them over some light tights will buy me an air gap to keep my legs from getting chilled. Someone i know tried it last winter and now swears by it- in the past I've tried it when it snowed because with my old waterproofs it was the only time it was cold enougj to be comfortable!

Super roubaix bib tights and a bottle of Nikwax polar proof. It's for winners.

The gore power thermo ones are comfortable,

Endura Stealth Extreme. Waterproof. Roubaix-type lining. So toasty I can only wear them a few times each winter - AND I LIVE IN THE FRIKKIN' CAIRNGORMS!!!

Amfibs +1.

Got some very cheap Mountain warehouse ones, runners type. Do a great job. The bit behind the knee is of a much lighter material, makes it very comfy.

(I secretly like winter because when I finish the ride covered in slushy frozen cack I can peel off the tights and am instantly clean!)

Foul weather, what you on about man?! I'm* still in Roubaix knicks...

(*Southerner... 😆 )

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Can't ever recall having cold legs out on the bike. Extremities yes, but never torso or legs.

Same here too - legs below knees don't seem to feel the cold; I could prob get away with thick quality shorts all year around.
Toes on other hand do suffer in cold weather.

Another for the Stealth extreme, when they work they're great. But, I've had two pairs which both suddenly decided not to be waterproof any longer, both were replaced by Endura/Wiggle.

Hmmm I still have two pair of Ronhill bikesters why the hate?

i got some morvelo stromsheild winter bib tights... they're really very good

Lusso Max Repel work very well for me - not too hot, not waterproof, but always warm. Bib and non-bib available https://www.merlincycles.com/lusso-max-repel-tights-50135.html

I have some old Scott bib tights, that have mix of fluffy warm sections and stretchy softshell. Wash them with DWR now and again and they are fabulous - shins and bum are soft shell, water just flows off, and even if it did get wet, dries really quickly. The warmer thigh and calf area is more breathable and not windproof, so I don't overheat as much as in my Endura bibs. They are a superb bit of kit.

Still have some of the Endura winter bib longs, pretty good - roubaix (I'd call it fleece...) material, some sort of shin shield, zips -- great for rubbish weather. Must be c.15 years old now.. Not all Endura stuff fails after 3 washes - still have an Endura fleece top from same era, and original MT500s (the stretchy robust kind that don't tear..)

Still have some of the Endura winter bib longs, pretty good - roubaix (I'd call it fleece...) material, some sort of shin shield, zips -- great for rubbish weather. Must be c.15 years old now..

The rubberised shin panel rings a big bell here, they were some of the best winter tights ever made IMO

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robgclarkson - Memeber

i got some morvelo stromsheild winter bib tights... they're really very good

I bought some ,they are very comfy and warm BUT the rear panel went grey/faded after one wet ride and a 30 degree non bio wash. Very disappointing.

really? tel Morvelo, their customer service is pretty good, and clearly your tights shouldn't have done that

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Still have some of the Endura winter bib longs, pretty good - roubaix (I'd call it fleece...) material, some sort of shin shield, zips -- great for rubbish weather. Must be c.15 years old now..

really? tel Morvelo, their customer service is pretty good, and clearly your tights shouldn't have done that

Another vote for the Lusso Maxrepel. Plenty warm and not expensive.

Or, if you really want toasty, these: http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/rab-mens-power-stretch-bib-A1774025?loc=sub

I'll also vote for old style wool/acrylic mix with a chamois liner. From Barry Davies' shop in Bangor. As this was 1983 I doubt I am being helpful but they are worthing keeping an eye open for. The embroidered Campag logo also makes me a superstar!

I've also used the Lusso Max Repel and they were good but not as good as the AmFibs IME.

I have a pair of Endura Stealths Lites- they only get used in 'biblical' weather so are probably the most under-used item in my wardrobe! Experience tells me that if my thighs start feeling cold when riding, it's time to layer-up and head for home

Another to throw into the mix would be Castelli Nanoflex, pretty water-resistant and warm.

Cheers, Rich

Nevermind thick tights, get those aircraft windscreens for those pesky turkeys and alike! 😯