Are they just a midweight thermal tight, or do they actually block wind? I checked a couple of webpages, and it's not clear from the various product descriptions...
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02-13-2011, 01:09 PM #1
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02-13-2011, 02:23 PM #2
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Are you positive you need a true windblocker? I definitely need some wind blocking on my torso - but on my legs, Lycra in the temps you're talking about, or wool or fleece in cooler weather, is plenty.
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02-13-2011, 02:29 PM #3
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+1 on what Oakleaf said. I rode in some pretty strong winds at times this afternoon but my legs were perfectly fine.
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02-13-2011, 02:57 PM #4
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I have the Midzero zap tights, and they're plenty. They're not windblocking, but I rode in them in 38* and windy weather, and my legs were the warmest things on me!
I think they'd be a bit much at temperatures approaching 50, though.At least I don't leave slime trails.
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02-13-2011, 03:57 PM #5
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The stuff that is on the knees of my Ibex knickers stops wind.
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02-13-2011, 04:09 PM #6
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I have the mid zero tights; I just got them in the fall. They were fine for temperatures in the low forties, with wind. Below that I wear my Ibex wool back, wind stopper something front ski tights for riding.
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02-13-2011, 05:06 PM #7
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Ok, you're right...at 50, it's probably overkill. In the high 30s and low 40s, with the wind that we get around here, it would be nice.
The Midzeros don't look any different than my current midweight tights, and would be at least 2" too short anyway. Thanks for the idea though.
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