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Extremely comfortable non restrictive winter bib tight
The best i have used!
These plush roubaix tights are supremely warm and comfortable. They're mostly flat-stitched and there are no seams behind the knee to rub when you pedal. Generously sized Airblock panels over the knees prevent creaky joints on really cold days while wide straps and ankle stirrups hold everything in place with minimal pressure. The dual-density elasticated seat insert isn't the most high-tech out there, but it provides impressive cushioning and stays sweat free. You're provided with a short, 'comfort zip' on teh front and a small reflective tab on the back of each calf to help get you noticed.
Fabulous design, and a high standard finish - the quality is reflected in the price.
These plush roubaix tights are supremely warm and comfortable. They're mostly flat-stitched and there are no seams behind the knee to rub as you pedal. Generously sized AirBlock panels over the knees prevent creaky joints on really cold days while wide straps and ankle stirrups hold everything in place with minimal pressure. The dual-density elasticated seat insert isn't the most high tech out there but it provides impressive cushioning and stays sweat-free. You're provided with a short 'comfort zip' on the front and a small reflective tab on the back of each calf to help get you noticed.
Fabulous design and a high standard finish - the quality is reflected in the price
Three-quarter tights (or knickers), are invaluable and they don't come much nicer than the T Knicker Roubaix's from Assos.The fleece-backed material gives a sensational feeling of comfort when you slide your legs in, and the padding is nigh-on perfect- these are incredibly comfortable shorts for long distance riding, and ideal for current weather forecasts.The material Assos use is good for typical spring and autumn weather, and it's in this unpredictable temperature range that the Roubaix material works wonders. The fit is perfect too, with a seamless feel - there are no seams that irritate, no unnecessary stretching, and the panels are well shaped to not interfere with the motions the legs go through on each pedal stroke. The length is just right too, and there's absolutely no discomfort around the lower leg when riding, with the elastic and silicone-gripper taped openings keeping them from receding and placing just enough pressure on your legs.It's in the chamois that that Assos really score highly (and where the high price becomes a bit easier to swallow), with a well designed pad that provides sumptuous comfort but without ever feeling overly bulky. The pad is the company's F1 Mille S2 version, which is labelled as being suited for longer distance rides where overall comfort is a priority. And on long rides, they certainly lived up to their claim. It's not until you've sampled the sheer comfort that Assos shorts provide can you realise quite what you're missing out on.The bib straps are wide and support the shorts well, and the back section of mesh keeps temperature down aiding sweat removal. There's a short front zip that does seem a bit unnecessary at first, but it does marginally ease getting into them. An over-abundance of Assos logos litter the shorts and though discrete, are perhaps a little over the top. Some small reflective tabs provide a level of visibility.
Yes they're expensive. But if ultimate comfort and fit are high on your shopping list then the Assos T Knicker Roubaix three-quarters are next to perfect.
The Pace bib tights are one of the results of DHB redesigning much of their range for this winter. It's no surprise to see brushed Roubaix fabric, which is something of a standard in thermal tights. Rather than stick with simple six-panel construction, DHB have introduced a couple of extra panels that result in excellent fit on the legs with minimal bunching behind the knee. There are no foot loops, but the inclusion of ankle zips means the legs can be sufficiently snug to not ride up but not impossible to get into. Also helping access is a short front zip, which makes the Pace both easier to put on and less awkward when you need to make a trip to the bushes... All the zips are decent YKK items which should last the course.Inside is a decent one-piece moulded Cytech Giro pad, which is a healthy thickness and well thought-out shape. Reflective trim by the ankle zips and a reflective logo on the back provide extra-visibility finishing touches. The DHB designers' work has clearly paid off – the Pace's fit and comfort is a match for considerably more expensive tights. That they've managed to get these out for £45 is nothing short of amazing – it's hard to see why you'd pay more when these are available.
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Inside is a decent one-piece moulded Cytech Giro pad, which is a healthy thickness and well thought-out shape. Reflective trim by the ankle zips and a reflective logo on the back provide extra-visibility finishing touches. The DHB designers' work has clearly paid off – the Pace's fit and comfort is a match for considerably more expensive tights. That they've managed to get these out for £45 is nothing short of amazing – it's hard to see why you'd pay more when these are available.
These tights may well be dhb's most weather-proof, but the performance of the fabric les us to slot them into the winter section. MITT's SuperRoubaix fabric uses a hollow-fibre polyester gor its inner fleecy lining and while it adds plenty of warmth, it doesn't get overwhelmed when pushing on. With Windslam panels only extending over the knees, it offers enough extra protection without restriction. Of all the tights we used, the dhb's had one of the widest usable temperature ranges; the padded version tested has a Cyteck Tour Pad (a padless version is available for £76.99) and with thermal fabric making up the whole bib sections, there was an added element of warmth.
For reference, we combined the jacket and tights with a thin, fast-wicking, long-sleece base layer, perfect for the 4 to 7 deg temperatures ridden in during the testing, even when descenting for prolonged periods.
When the weather is wet or cold, or both, you need your whole legs covered in something warm and sturdy to protect them from the elements. The full-length Pace Super-Roubaix Windproof bib-tights from dhb do just that. The dhb legwear range employs various fabric types, but the Pace Super-Roubaix tights use the a relatively heavier option - measuring 245g/m2 - meaning they're thick enough to be warm on the bike, but not too thick to restrict your pedalling.The same fabric is used on the straps and back of the bib, for extra warmth around the lower torso. But what makes the Super-Roubaix, er, super, is the addition of windproofing over the knee. Basically, it's just a couple of patches of fabric called Windslam, but this unassuming feature makes all the difference - protecting that most important of joints, without making the garment feel tight or stiff.As with other dhb legwear, there are 'bends' in the tights to give a good anatomical fit, and several separate panels. Overall, the tights are very comfortable, with no bagginess anywhere, and none of the seams chafe. Adding to the comfort, the fabric is bushed on the inside to give a slight 'fleecy' feel.The key to comfort of any pair of tights or shorts is of course the pad (or 'chamois') and here the Super-Roubaix tights employ the excellent quality Tour pad from specialist manufacturer Cytech. This 'elastic interface' is relatively thick as pads go, but designed for those long steady winter rides, with all the padding in the right places, and nothing superfluous to get in the way and cause discomfort in the nether-regions.Most dhb tights come with or without pads and bibs, and in male or female varieties. But the Pace Super-Roubaix tights are available in only the male cut, and in just two versions: with or without pad. Obviously, if you go for the latter, you'll need to wear a pair of shorts or a short-liner underneath.The front of the bib is quite high, so there's a zip at the front to make the tights easier to put on, and for access at in café loos after a tea-stop. (Well, it is winter.) There are also zips at the back of the ankle - the cause of the only minor quibble I've got with these tights: at slow speeds, I could hear the ankle zips rattling slightly. Strange but true. Of course, most of the time you'll probably be wearing shoecovers over the base of the tights (or the wind will be howling), so this won't be an issue.As well as the zips at the base of the tights, there are loops to go under your instep (rather than silicon gripper). This keeps the tights nice at snug round the ankle to keep those winter winds at bay. Other features include reflective tabs behind the knees, plus the dhb wording and logo in reflective white on the rear-end. There's a little logo in red on the right leg too.All dhb legwear products are available in black only. The Pace Super-Roubaix WP with pad costs a penny under £79. Without pad it's £7 less.
A very well-made and comfortable pair of tights, ideal for winter riding, at a very good price.
Another bargain from mail-order wizard Wiggle. The eight-panel construction means an excellent fit with no bunching and there's a 6in front zip to help get these on and off easily, but most of all it's the design, the quality and Roubaix material we approve of. They're cut high at the front for warmth, the Cytech pad is well thought out and comfortable and they feature high quality YKK zips.
There are reflectives at the ankle and on the back, though more would not have gone amiss and we'd have liked the heel zips to be lockable, but these are still top quality tights.
Three-quarter tights are perfect for autumn and spring when you want your knees covered but not the whole of your legs, and the new range from dhb has a couple of options worth considering.The dhb three-quarter tights are available in two versions: the Pace model is made with lighter fabric (190g/m2), while the Pace Roubaix is made with slightly heavier material (235g/m2). Both versions are available with an insert pad (male or female) or no pad at all (you'll need to wear a pair of shorts or a short-liner underneath).I tested a pair of Pace Roubaix three-quarter tights with pad. From the very start a little test-spin on the rollers they were comfortable. To give a good anatomical fit there are 'bends' in the tights to align with your torso and knees when sitting on the bike, so they're constructed from a surprising number of separate panels including some unusual diamond panels on the upper leg. This means lots of seams, but the fit was snug all round without being over-tight, and none of the seams chaffed.Next, a 30-mile training jaunt to make sure the pad was comfortable when riding the bike on the road. It was. It's a high level option from the Cytec range and it provides good cushioning without being too bulky. So I wore the tights on my last big ride of the year, the Severn Bridge Sportive, a beautiful 100-mile circuit through the falling leaves of the South Cotswolds and Forest of Dean. The day started chilly, but was warm by mid-morning, and even a bit hot by about 1pm, and the tights were perfect. Totally comfortable throughout the ride, they kept me warm enough on the descents without getting over-sweaty on the uphill bits.Adding to the comfort, the main fabric of the tights is brushed on the inside to give a slight 'fleecy' feel, while the straps and back of the bib are made from a mesh to allow a bit of breathing. The front of the bib is quite high, but it didn't crease or ruck when riding on the drops.To make the tights easier to put on, and for male pee stops, there's a YKK zip at the front. Other features include silicon grippers to stop the tights riding up your legs, and a little orange Cytec tab in the seam at the back. Also on the rear-end is the dhb wording and logo in reflective white, and there's a little logo in red on the right leg too.I'll use these tights into early winter on any day there's a hint of warmth in the air, then I'll probably put them away until March. I prefer three-quarters unless it's really cold, and often prefer them when it's raining as the bottom of full-length tights can sometimes get baggy when wet, whereas water just falls off bare shins especially if you rub in a bit of Vaseline before setting off. No? Oh, just me then.All the dhb Pace and Pace Roubaix legwear products are available in black only. The lighter fabric Pace model is £36, and the versions without pads are a few quid less again.
A very comfortable pair of three-quarter tights, at a very good price, ideal for spring and autumn riding.
These use Santini's excellent Aquazero fabric, a high stretch, compressive lycra with a hydrophobic quality: water beads on the surface and can be brushed away easily and the material is lightly fleecy and fairly warm, with a high-fronted bib and Y-shaped back. The ankles have gripper that holds them in place brilliantly.
With the H2O bibtights getting the same surface finish, it's unsurprising that we liked them too - the temperature comments apply here too, though. Santini's stretch chamois gave us no problems and allied to the superb elastication qualities of the fabric meant we had no issues with movement or chafing. The lack of wrinkles of looseness around the knee was particularly good.
Top if off with sensibly placed reflectivity and you are on to a well-made winner.