Zoot Compression Tights

[Alex]

As for compression clothing during riding, DH wore Skins bike tights during the bike leg of IMSG a couple of weeks ago. It was cool in the morning, but did warm up to over 70 by the time he got off the bike. He doesn't normally wear tights, and is not one to ever feel cold. He said that he did not feel hot at all and the chamois was very comfortable. A bonus was that his calves did not get tight. They are also UPF-50, which is a good thing in our part of the world.

This looks to be this year's version for men:

http://www.skinsusa.com/index.php/en...ng-tights.html

There is a women's version as well:

http://www.skinsusa.com/index.php/en...ng-tights.html

You can usually get a coupon for 10-20% off, but they still are quite expensive.

[OakLeaf]

CW-X just came out with a ventilated full-length tight, that has mesh panels on the quad and calf, and is overall lighter than the regular Stabilyx, but still has very good compression.

I just got mine last week. To me, they were still a little bit warm for running in 70°F (with a very light top), but I think they'd have been fine for cycling temperature-wise, even several degrees warmer.

I can't quite see wearing compression tights on the bike - just because for me, when the chamois is held so tight that I'm suspended above the saddle, it's as bad as having it too loose - but it might be an option for you.

[itself]

I have been using my 2XU compression tights for about two months and love them. Sounds like Zoot has an equally good product.

I too wear mine after a big hike or ride. I really don't think it is a placebo effect. I truly believe they work.

Nate, at Endurance Rehab in Scottsdale, AZ, writes a column for Triathlete Magazine. He absolutely believes that the science behind compression tights is real, and that they do work.

Lisa