Tall tights?
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Tall tights?
I'd like to do a little more cool weather riding, but i can't seem to find any cycletights that go to my ankles. I found a couple of sets years ago when i was in a shop, but they seem to have shrunk over the years if you know what i mean. i know they are supposed to stretch, but the ankle zips seem to always close on my calves and that doesn't work well. a couple of longer sleeved jerseys would be nice too. 36inseam 37sleeve
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Have you tried UnderArmor brand, rather than bicycle specific?
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I got a pair of tights from Performance (their brand) and have leg length to spare. I'm not sure of my inseam but I'm 6' 3" and have long legs.
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I am 6'3", 36 inseam. I found a pair of tights on Nashbar about a month ago that were talls. They were cheap, on sale for around $40, but they have worked well for me so far! They are pretty basic but have very good length.
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I should add. The cheap tights from Nashbar are unpadded and I wear them over my cycling shorts. I like that I could also wear them jogging or cross country skiing.
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Try shorts with leg warmers. It's much easier to get the required length (same things goes with jerseys/arm warmers). Plus it's cheaper.
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i have used performance, b-nash, along with many other tites/shorts. quality clothing, but:
Bellwether products, in my opinion, are far better. their xl fit comfortably for me where other xl are too tight. i tried xxl too from other companies, don't fit either...jersey have been an issue as well.
try Bellwether and good luck!
tom
Bellwether products, in my opinion, are far better. their xl fit comfortably for me where other xl are too tight. i tried xxl too from other companies, don't fit either...jersey have been an issue as well.
try Bellwether and good luck!
tom
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I got some from either Performance or Nashbar. They're plenty long. The only trouble is they don't have ankle zips. I'm going to keep wearing them until I wear them out.