Winter Tights

[Catrin]

...SportHill makes some nice insulated stuff. I have one of their insulated wind-proof tops and it's one of my winter faves. They have a pair of tights with their 3SP that would keep me warm walking outside, let alone running.

Sorry for the high-jack...

I have been eyeballing a pair of SportHill tights for the bike, these in particular. Would you consider them warm enough for cycling at around the freezing point or below? I am swinging between these and the PI AmFibs (at least I know how the latter fits, all of my shorts so far have been PI). The Sporthill tights are less expensive...

Their multi-sport tights look great, but they are the same price as the AmFibs...

[colby]

From what I've seen (and worn) of the Zone 3 stuff, it's pretty toasty AND pretty wind proof. If I was going to buy a pair of cold weather hiking or walking (or riding with shorts with chamois underneath or running at very cold temps) tights, I'd definitely try them. Tough choice. I like my PI shorts (and pretty much only wear PI and Zoot these days), but I definitely like the warmth of the SportHill stuff. I'm not sure about that pair, but the stuff I've seen isn't super water proof, if that's a factor. No chamois either, but then you can wear a comfy trusty pair of PIs underneath

[Catrin]

From what I've seen (and worn) of the Zone 3 stuff, it's pretty toasty AND pretty wind proof. If I was going to buy a pair of cold weather hiking or walking (or riding with shorts with chamois underneath or running at very cold temps) tights, I'd definitely try them. Tough choice. I like my PI shorts (and pretty much only wear PI and Zoot these days), but I definitely like the warmth of the SportHill stuff. I'm not sure about that pair, but the stuff I've seen isn't super water proof, if that's a factor. No chamois either, but then you can wear a comfy trusty pair of PIs underneath

Thank you, that is good to know. I wouldn't mind a pair of tights with the chamois to give my other two pair of shorts a break...but if'en I can save that much and be warm enough then it is worth considering. I couldn't find any reviews on them as far as use in cycling is concerned. Thanks for your thoughts.

I do like PI shorts myself - or at least the ones with the orange chamois, don't care for the others that I have tried. Have yet to try other brands though.

[hebe]

I have the Terry coolweather tight, which I think is good for 40-60 fahrenheit. I don't ride when there's ice on the ground but have found them toasty warm with a lovely unobtrusive chamois.

[Crankin]

I just got the Sugoi MidZeros and they worked well for running/walking around 30 degrees and also riding in the 40's.
If your butt gets cold in running tights, I highly recommend wool underwear. I never wear anything under my tights except when it gets really cold and I have found that my Ibex underwear makes a huge difference. I also wear my Ibex under my silk long underwear when I x country ski in really cold conditions.