Tights -- recommendations?

[zoom-zoom]

I really like Under Armor's "Frosty" tights for conditions like that. They have a high waist and are REALLY stretchy, but not too heavy, so they're perfect over a pair of cycling shorts. They're also pretty long, so they have lots of room for leg/knee movement.

[malkin]

I have some partly worn out ones that are better for when it isn't quite as cold.

[Crankin]

I also vote for the Mid Zeros. I wear them in the 40s and low 50s, when it's cloudy or windy, below 55. Anything above that, I wear knickers or knee warmers (which are more like leg warmers on me). I can't wear them in the 30s. For that, I have the Sub zeros, which are great for the 30s. Sometimes, I wear my Ibex wool/Gore Tex tights that are really for winter sports, in the low thirties.

[Catrin]

Another vote for Sugoi Midzero - I wear them well into the 50's, they are great for when you need something but it is far too warm to pull out the Amfibs.

[ny biker]

So, update, with spring and summer warmth I held off on the purchase of tights, but now that fall is here I've ordered and received a pair of the Sugoi Midzeros. I just tried them on -- they're very comfy, and this is the warmest my legs have been all day. However they're a bit bunchy behind the knees -- has anyone had a problem with that? I'm hoping it won't get too irritating after a couple of hours of riding.

[Catrin]

So, update, with spring and summer warmth I held off on the purchase of tights, but now that fall is here I've ordered and received a pair of the Sugoi Midzeros. I just tried them on -- they're very comfy, and this is the warmest my legs have been all day. However they're a bit bunchy behind the knees -- has anyone had a problem with that? I'm hoping it won't get too irritating after a couple of hours of riding.

I love my midzero tights, they are my go-to tights for temps above 40 and I also wear them under my jeans for hiking or camping if it is chilly. I've not noted any problem with them being bunchy behind the knees though I HAVE noticed they are a little tighter over my knees than my AmFibs - and my patella sometimes complains about that. Perhaps it is good that yours is a little looser in that area? Hoping you enjoy them as much as I do and they don't irritate you.

[ny biker]

Just wanted to update this, in case anyone is considering buying these tights.

The bunching-behind-the-knee thing turned out not to be a problem.

I've worn the tights twice recently. First on a rainy day when temps were in the low 60s. It was drizzle/light rain, not a heavy storm. This was a 30-mile ride, with a long time spent at the rest stop and then hanging out afterwards talking to people. The tights were comfortable, and they dried quickly afterwards.

Last weekend I wore them for a 46-miler with temps in the high 50s, maybe low 60s by the end. It was cloudy with some peeks of sun at the start, and I was generally okay but for a couple of minutes I wondered if I was overdressed. Then the clouds got thicker and light rain started, and these conditions persisted for the rest of the ride. I was glad I had the tights on.

This weekend I think I will be testing them in sunshine but with cooler temps.

So far I'm pleased with them. Thanks again to everyone who provided advice back when I was deciding to buy them.