Sugoi zap tights...on the bike?

[Owlie]

Go figure, in the time I spent waffling, TE ran out. At least I know they're popular!
Ah well. I'll save up a bit for when they come back in stock, or I can use that Amazon gift certificate.

[Crankin]

Oh, great. I ordered the mid zero tights just before the sale, and I expect them to arrive today. I hope I don't feel the seam...
My beloved Hind tights are going to have to be retired. There is a hole in the knee that is not worth fixing. Last year DH installed a new ankle zip because I couldn't give them up when the zipper broke. I also ordered a pair of Cannondale tights from some discount site, but they came with a small tear, so I had to send them back for another pair.
I have always worn regular, unpadded tights for winter riding and never had any seam issues. In fact I bought a pair of padded tights from someone here on TE and they sucked. The chamois is huge and hurts me. Of course, my fault. They are Gore tights and I never stopped to think they wouldn't be right.

[indysteel]

Crankin,

My guess is that it's just me. I bet you like the tights just fine.

[Crankin]

The tights came and fit me perfectly. I didn't notice the seam, although it might change when I ride.
I got the regular mid zeros, not the zap ones. From what I saw, you were paying $20.00 extra for the designs/reflective stuff.

[Owlie]

The Zaps also have ankle zips. If that wasn't a major factor, I'd buy the regular Midzeros and some reflective tape stuff and go to town.

[zoom-zoom]

The Zaps also have ankle zips. If that wasn't a major factor, I'd buy the regular Midzeros and some reflective tape stuff and go to town.

Yup. My Subzeros are Zaps...because I have a hard enough time getting tights on and off even with zippers. The reflective stuff was just bonus.

[Crankin]

Wow, I didn't even notice the lack of zips in the picture or the description. I didn't have any trouble putting the tights on, though. It just means I won't be putting them on over my shoes (which would not probably happen).
They fit me much better than the Cannondale tights I had to exchange because of damage. I had to get a small in those instead of an x small. They were longer in the leg length and were a little snug in the hips, but they do have a cool wide waist band. The sizing just didn't seem to be in proportion to other brands I have. But, they were 15.00 and I like having more than one pair, as I wear them for stuff other than cycling.

[Owlie]

Anyone have both the subzero and midzero? What temperature range do you use them in?

[Selkie]

Go figure, in the time I spent waffling, TE ran out. At least I know they're popular!
Ah well. I'll save up a bit for when they come back in stock, or I can use that Amazon gift certificate.

I wasn't waffling but the smalls must have sold out fast due to the Sugoi promo before the 20% sale (I wanted the regular Subzeros but would have paid the extra $20 for the zaps). Ended up getting the Sheebest winter tights instead.

I wear Sugoi tights (sub- and midzero versions) over bib shorts & knee warmers. Midzeros are good down to around 32, then I break out the subzeros. They work well. Never noticed an issue w/seams but then again, I'm pretty good at blocking that stuff out unless it's extremely uncomfortable.

[Owlie]

Thanks, Selkie. My legwarmers don't quite cut it below 50, and I figure the number of days that it's below freezing and still rideable is quite low in this part of the world. The Midzeros look like the better option.

I forgot about that Sugoi sale. Maybe that's why...