Ugh...it's time to talk Winter riding apparel

[Abarnes]

Agree with Linda about getting a pair with chamois for the waistband issue; although the non-padded are great if commuting (don't have to wash them every day, just the shorts underneath).

I love my Vermarc bib tights as well as an older pair of Craft Thermal.

[Miranda]

I have three different warth levels of unpadded tights. The warmest being the PI ones you posted about it and already own.

I don't mind the two waist band thing. But putting on multiple layers gets to be a time consuming. I was just considering getting some knickers and now maybe tights with the chamois in them for that reason. Good thread.

I do xc ski some and wear the unpadded tights for other things though... so you do get more versatility for your money. And yea, I'm one of those freaks that likes the cooler weather, vs dead of summer. Just wish it was less work getting dressed!

Jackets- I have a different wind shells, and a warmer Gore jakcet, think it's this one... http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodGB_JPOWGL_0.html. Plus, some heavier type Shebeest soft shell jacket.

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I do xc ski some and wear the unpadded tights for other things though... so you do get more versatility for your money. And yea, I'm one of those freaks that likes the cooler weather, vs dead of summer. Just wish it was less work getting dressed!

Yeah, I run all Winter, too...so I'm thinking maybe I should just stick to running tights over my cycling shorts. It's less comfy, but cheaper than having multiple pair of very specific tights, I think.

[trista]

I have a pair of Craft Wind Stopper Thermal Tights that I wear for super cold rides. I really like them... I haven't tried running in them but I think they would actually be too hot! I wear padded shorts under them which also serves the purpose of keeping them "clean" for multiple wears.

I need new gloves this season... my current gloves are either too warm or too cool.

[Crankin]

I have a pair of the of the Mid Zero tights and another pair of Canari tights that are a bit heavier. They replaced my beloved Hind tights that I had for 9 years and finally ripped last winter. Neither are padded; I have no issue wearing 2 layers. I also have a pair of Ibex wool/wind resistant tights that I use for x country skiing and occasionally for riding.They are super warm. I bought a pair of Gore padded tights from Bluetree last year; ow! The chamois and seams hurt me so badly, I threw them out.
I have a Gore jacket that is super warm, but I also wear my regular wind jacket over thermal tops. Then there are the 3 jackets I wear xc country skiing. A Go-Lite, which is super warm, a newer Ibex jacket which is more breathable, and something that is more of a shell that DH just bought me, on line. I've worn the Go Lite and the Ibex ones riding, but they are super warm. I don't ride in the dead of winter, unless the roads are clear and it's at least 35 degrees or so. I'd rather be on the x country ski trails.

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I don't ride in the dead of winter, unless the roads are clear and it's at least 35 degrees or so. I'd rather be on the x country ski trails.

My new CX bike can take studded tires...I'm sorta looking forward to bombing-around when there's just an inch or two of snow and ice on the roads.

[redrhodie]

Has anyone tried the Louis Garneau Oslo tights? Waddaya think?