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    uninsulated windproof tights?

    Has anyone found an uninsulated or lightly-insulated windproof tight for cool, windy rides? I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib tights that are fabulous for cold, windy rides, but they're positively too warm for me once it's above 35 or 40 degrees. I'd love to find something with the same windblocking properties, but that could be worn in the 35-50 degree range. I tried the Louis Garneau Norte tights that Performance sells, but they're about 3" too short on me...otherwise, they'd be perfect

    Thanks in advance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Becky View Post
    Has anyone found an uninsulated or lightly-insulated windproof tight for cool, windy rides? I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib tights that are fabulous for cold, windy rides, but they're positively too warm for me once it's above 35 or 40 degrees. I'd love to find something with the same windblocking properties, but that could be worn in the 35-50 degree range. I tried the Louis Garneau Norte tights that Performance sells, but they're about 3" too short on me...otherwise, they'd be perfect

    Thanks in advance!
    What about the Sugoui Mid-Zero tights? I do not ride in temps < 35 and they are perfect for me. Indeed yesterday, when it was 38, I had a pair of leg warmers underneath them...

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    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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    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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    +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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    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.
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