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Leggings vs Overtrousers
I figured the keen cyclists would be lurking over here on Tri so a quick qu for you...
Basically I've found my Ron Hill DXBs are fairly hopeless for a sustained wet ride and my old Berghaus overtrousers seem to have worn out now, so I'm looking at a replacement for both mountain biking and for the cycle into work.
What do y'all use in these conditions? Are Gore Windstopper or Roubaix good at shedding water as well?
cheers, Mark
Basically I've found my Ron Hill DXBs are fairly hopeless for a sustained wet ride and my old Berghaus overtrousers seem to have worn out now, so I'm looking at a replacement for both mountain biking and for the cycle into work.
What do y'all use in these conditions? Are Gore Windstopper or Roubaix good at shedding water as well?
cheers, Mark
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for vigorous mtb-ing ya' can't beat groundeffect leggings either the windfiol reinforced knee ones or the plain variety..
but you get wet, but if yer still cycling you stay (well I do) warm even if wet.. I personally get way too hot in overtrousers even lightweight specific cycling ones from the likes of altura.. but for an 'easy' commute into wuk.. maybe they'd not get too sweaty and soggy...
hope that helps a bit...
I've got some Assos Airblock bibtights (not sure what model mine are but the 851 is the current model) - windproof, showerproof, hardwearing, god they are gorgeous. Still, they should be for £130.
I've also got some Newline waterproof thermal running tights - it's like putting on a wetsuit, but they are so waterproof and so warm, haven't tried wearing them for cycling but I guess you could with a pair of shorts underneath. They weren't cheap either - about £50.
theres the endura weatherpant.. kinda like lightweight overtrousers, seem to have a good write-up on wiggle... and I think TwoDogs has a pair too...
canvas him and see whathe thinks of 'em..?
I just spotted some Pearl Izumi amfib ones on Wiggle which look rather nice.
thats still a toughie.. as its the wind chill factor on wet gear that causes me the most cold.. so yeah, maybe somehting with windproofness is best... Like I said the groundeffect windfoil knee and shin ones are pretty good, and not too warm whilst cycling either.. also don't go all baggy like the dbx's do when wet!
LizzyB - i think performance expectations might be unrealistic if i was seen wearing Assos!