Long Cycling Tights

[bennyboysvuk]

Can anyone recommend a manufacturer of cycling tights or waterproof riding trousers that are particularly long in the leg?

I'm a 34 waist and 36 leg and everything that I've found so far seems to be way too short for me. In the past I've ridden in jeans, but I plan to do some muddy off-roading and jeans just aren't going to cut it.

Thanks in advance.

[dontdobends]

Lusso do made to measure service for there cycling kit! But there is a 10% surcharge and takes a few weeks, so if you buy there repel bibtights for £60 it's only plus £6 bargain! And made in the uk. Call them on 01617245222

[bennyboysvuk]

Seems a bit steep for tights, but if they're good and they fit well then that'll be a welcome first.

Top stuff, thanks.

[anonymous-user]

bennyboysvuk said:

I'm a 34 waist and 36 leg and everything that I've found so far seems to be way too short for me.

wow!.

Don't the bib tights with the stirrups stretch far enough? i've got some dhb ones from wiggle, you could easily get a refund if they don't work out?

[MadDad]

bennyboysvuk said:

Seems a bit steep for tights, but if they're good and they fit well then that'll be a welcome first.

Top stuff, thanks.

£60 for bib's is quite cheap by comparison to others on the market. I spent £35 on a pair of Biemme Roubaix bib's a couple of years ago. To be fair they are reasonably warm on cold days, but you would not want to ride more than about 30 miles in them as the seams rub and become uncomfortable. Also, despite the fact the sizing is correct the stirrups cut into my feet after an hour or so.

If I could bring myself to spend the money I would buy the Assos winter bib's - I tried a pair on this weekend and the difference in quality with my current bib's are night and day - but then they cost almost 6 times as much!

[Rouleur]

I'm a 32/34 and my Lusso roubaix tights with stirrups fit perfectly, the proportions are just right. My brother is a 34/36 and wears Biemme ones, so I reckon either make would do.

[bennyboysvuk]

el stovey said:

bennyboysvuk said:

I'm a 34 waist and 36 leg and everything that I've found so far seems to be way too short for me.

wow!.

Don't the bib tights with the stirrups stretch far enough? i've got some dhb ones from wiggle, you could easily get a refund if they don't work out?

From everything I've read on the longest makes so far, anyone with my leg length has said the off the shelf options aren't long enough. I'm inclined to trust them since every shop assistant who has said to me in the past "they come up long, give them a go" has been wrong. I think the Lusso's might be my best option.

[bennyboysvuk]

MadDad said:

bennyboysvuk said:

Seems a bit steep for tights, but if they're good and they fit well then that'll be a welcome first.

Top stuff, thanks.

£60 for bib's is quite cheap by comparison to others on the market. I spent £35 on a pair of Biemme Roubaix bib's a couple of years ago. To be fair they are reasonably warm on cold days, but you would not want to ride more than about 30 miles in them as the seams rub and become uncomfortable. Also, despite the fact the sizing is correct the stirrups cut into my feet after an hour or so.

If I could bring myself to spend the money I would buy the Assos winter bib's - I tried a pair on this weekend and the difference in quality with my current bib's are night and day - but then they cost almost 6 times as much!

I guess it's the level of riding that makes me think it's a lot. I'm planning on going out into the winter mud and I probably won't get to do it that often and when I do there's probably a good chance of me falling at some stage, so I don't really want to spend too much on my first stab at it.

[anonymous-user]

If it's muddy off road MTB stuff, could you just wear baggies with leg warmers underneath?

[BliarOut]

Another vote for flashdance leg warmers here, I wear fleecy bib leggings with baggies and leg warmers over the top. Leaves the knees nice and free but keeps your muscles much warmer.

[bakerstreet]

£60 is very cheap for bib tights. I have been looking for a pair and the average price is about £70 if you want them to include a pad! My friend has just bought some Castelli ones and they were £140!!

[bennyboysvuk]

el stovey said:

If it's muddy off road MTB stuff, could you just wear baggies with leg warmers underneath?

You mean long socks and effectively, long shorts?

I've a feeling I'm going to end up with that ridiculous golfer look.

...I'm definitely struggling to find a look that I'd be happy with in daylight.

Edited by bennyboysvuk on Monday 17th December 12:20

[Comfortably Dumb]

bennyboysvuk said:

You mean long socks and effectively, long shorts?

I've a feeling I'm going to end up with that ridiculous golfer look.

...I'm definitely struggling to find a look that I'd be happy with in daylight.

Edited by bennyboysvuk on Monday 17th December 12:20

I'd imaging he means cycling leg warmers like these:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-leg-warmers/#wiggle...

Great in spring as well as they can be taken off when things warm up.

[anonymous-user]

Comfortably Dumb said:

bennyboysvuk said:

You mean long socks and effectively, long shorts?

I've a feeling I'm going to end up with that ridiculous golfer look.

...I'm definitely struggling to find a look that I'd be happy with in daylight.

Edited by bennyboysvuk on Monday 17th December 12:20

I'd imaging he means cycling leg warmers like these:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-leg-warmers/#wiggle...

Great in spring as well as they can be taken off when things warm up.

Yup those are the ones. NOT anything to do with fame or madonna.

I wear them under baggies on my MTB when it's cold or sometimes with bib shorts if on my road bike and my long bib tights are in the wash. Work a treat plus it won't matter if your legs are really long.

It looks just like you're wearing tights with baggies on top so they're not as crotchy as just wearing tights on their own.

[Chicken Chaser]

For MTB'ing, I generally wear a pair of bib shorts, then a pair of baggies, and to keep the legs warm, a pair of those snazzy ski base layer leggings you get from Aldi/Lidl. Plenty warm enough for when you're sweating anyway, and it keeps the chill away. Easy dried too.

[bennyboysvuk]

Thanks guys. Those leg warmers and some baggies look like the winners for me. Great stuff, thanks.

[garrykiller]

hi,

well i am a 34 waist 35 leg and i got Muddyfox leggings from sports direct and they are more than long enough.

[Digga]

I wear baggies year round and only tend to add longs underneath them, whent he weather turns really stty and cold - Nov to Mar, sort of - and can offer the following advice:

1. If you like hills and pedalling, don't get too warm a set of longs or you'll cook.
2. A lot of cheap longs/tights are crap.
3. A pair of waterproof baggies makes British winters far more bearable (and are easier to hose mud off) and are often useful well beyond winter.
4. and finally MTFU.

[Chicken Chaser]

Digga said:

I wear baggies year round and only tend to add longs underneath them, whent he weather turns really stty and cold - Nov to Mar, sort of - and can offer the following advice:

1. If you like hills and pedalling, don't get too warm a set of longs or you'll cook.
2. A lot of cheap longs/tights are crap.
3. A pair of waterproof baggies makes British winters far more bearable (and are easier to hose mud off) and are often useful well beyond winter.
4. and finally MTFU.

recommendations on some waterproof baggies? I need to get some (in the sales!)

[Digga]

I use these: http://www.endura.co.uk/Product.aspx?dept_id=133&a...

They are a bit "boil-in-the-bag" for anything but proerly wet or cold days, but have so far been very waterproof and comfortable.