Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - Lightweight cycling tights
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fishermba2004
10-02-09, 08:49 PM
What brands of tights are you wearing when the temperature is in the mid 40's to mid 50's? I have a pair of the Pearl Izume Thermafleece tights and simply roast when riding in the low 50's. The knee warmers would be fine in this temperature if I didn't have to stop and adjust them every 15 minutes. Thanks
brian416
10-02-09, 10:47 PM
I wear Castelli leg warmers, I don't have a problem with them moving at all while riding, plus they fold up enough to put in a jersey pocket if it warms up enough.
try some panty hose... you can either wear em under shoes and socks or cut em and tuck em into the bottom end of your shorts and just above your socks. different thicknesses available...
FWIW, knee / leg warmers work for me - but I need to tuck the top end under the last 6 inches of my shorts, otherwise they creep down.
bobbycorno
10-05-09, 10:40 AM
Knee warmers. I've got an ancient pair of LeMond polypro ones that are great, as are my DeFeet wool kneekers. If the temp's below 60, but above 40, there's no real reason to cover all the way to your ankles.
SP
Bend, OR
bobbycorno
10-06-09, 04:06 PM
FWIW, knee / leg warmers work for me - but I need to tuck the top end under the last 6 inches of my shorts, otherwise they creep down.
Also FWIW, that's how they're designed to be used.
SP
Bend, OR
Also FWIW, that's how they're designed to be used.
SP
Bend, OR
yes, i know.
if the OP is 'constantly' adjusting, they might not be wearing them correctly. :)
fishermba2004
10-09-09, 11:32 AM
Also FWIW, that's how they're designed to be used.
I think the shape of my legs is why I have so much trouble with the knee warmers. Imagine someone who also reads the Clydesdale forum and can put out 300W for half an hour. I've tried everything I can think of to get the warmers to stay up short of rubbing a Gu on my legs to make them stickier
I have a pair of Specialized knee warmers as well as wind-proof tights for when it gets colder (>45 or so). Both work flawlessly for me. Never had issues with the knee warmers slipping (they're pretty long, so there's plenty of slack to both be comfortable as well as avoid any pulling down).
I think the shape of my legs is why I have so much trouble with the knee warmers. Imagine someone who also reads the Clydesdale forum and can put out 300W for half an hour. I've tried everything I can think of to get the warmers to stay up short of rubbing a Gu on my legs to make them stickier
Have you tried a garter belt? :)
CbadRider
11-05-09, 02:16 PM
I have a lightweight pair of Performance tights that I wear for our harsh Southern California winters. :)
You know I really need to stay off of the Road Bike section. When I saw the title my first thought was "Good grief just how heavy are tights that you need to look for light weight ones?" Sigh...
fishermba2004
11-12-09, 11:12 PM
where you can start your ride in 31 degree weather and be roasting in your Pearl Izumi Slice Thermafleece tights when the weather hits 50 and then suffer until you take them off when the temperature hits 60 after lunch.
jonathanb715
11-14-09, 08:06 PM
I use a pair of running tights that I wear over my regular shorts. If it gets too hot, I can always take off the tights and shove them in a pocket. Having said that, for anything above freezing, I'm fine with knee warmers and wool socks, so I don't wear the tights all that often.
JB