Knickers vs full length

[kayandallie]

Question: is it worth it to get knickers or is it a waste... if I'm too cool for shorts then will my calves still be too cool? Should I just go directly to long?

[Blueberry]

I LOVE knickers! I find them less restricting than tights - and I'll wear them from the 50's (if dry) up to the low 70's. I think it's just personal preference, but I really feel like tights constrict my movement somehow.

CA

[VeloVT]

I totally agree with CA_in_NC -- knickers fill a real hole in the temperature range. I wear them from about 45F-low 60s. At these temps, tights are too warm for me -- I get overheated -- but shorts are definitely too cold.

If you don't want to spend the money on knickers, you could always just get knee warmers -- but personally I find them more hassle than they're worth. (Lots of people like them though).

[Veronica]

I like options. I have knee warmers, leg warmers, knickers and tights.

The knee and leg warmers are for those days that start off cold, but you know it will get warm. Or for putting on for a long descent.

Knickers are for the days that aren't going to get really warm - like for my 200K tomorrow. It will be in the 50s when I start and isn't supposed to get above 75. I'll probably go with knickers.

Tights are for the colder days and you know it's going to stay cold.

Veronica

[SadieKate]

I'm like V. There is a place for it all.

[redrhodie]

I just pulled out my knickers this week! It's officially fall! I wear them alone at first, then with long socks, then with leg warmers, then with (un-padded) tights. Reverse order until spring.

I almost bought another pair today. I love them.

[Becky]

I like options. I have knee warmers, leg warmers, knickers and tights.

The knee and leg warmers are for those days that start off cold, but you know it will get warm. Or for putting on for a long descent.

Knickers are for the days that aren't going to get really warm - like for my 200K tomorrow. It will be in the 50s when I start and isn't supposed to get above 75. I'll probably go with knickers.

Tights are for the colder days and you know it's going to stay cold.

Veronica

Exactly what V said. I need more knickers!

[sundial]

I much rather wear knickers than knee warmers because of the comfort. I wear knickers mountain biking because in my mind it protects me from rocks and such.