Tights and trousers reviews
Shopping for new tights and trousers? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Pearl Izumi Men's Cycling Thermal Bib Tights review
If you've not got a load of money to throw at winter tights then these are a good option, but you need to check sizing carefully
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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Velocio Zero Men's Bib Tights review
Winter tights that will keep you warm, adjust to your shape and never have you sitting uncomfortably. About as perfect as you'd hope for given the price
By Chris Marshall-Bell • Published
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Pinnacle Thermal Cycling Tights Lady Review
Definitely thermal, suited to relaxed rides, but not the best for performance road cycling
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Van Rysel Women's Winter Cycling Bib Tights Quick Zip review
Van Rysel’s Winter Bib Tights are an affordable option for those continuing to ride outdoors in the colder weather. The Quick-Zip system is a nice idea and certainly makes for a swift comfort break. However, the fit and comfort of the tights are compromised by it, and there are practical issues with it too.
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Velocio Women's Foundation Bib Tights review
Premium quality bibs from 100% recycled fabrics
By Emma Silversides • Published
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Giro Women's Chrono Expert Thermal Halter bib tights review
Halterneck bibtights make for easy nature breaks but in this case impact the riding
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Spoke Bulletproofs cycling trousers review
If you only ride a few miles to work and back you might not want to get dressed head-to-toe in Lycra every time. Normal clothes with a few cycling specific design nods fill that gap
By Simon Richardson • Published
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Lusso Classic Thermal Bib Tights review
British-made tights that keep it simple but are super effective and very competitively priced
By Simon Smythe • Published
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La Passione Prestige Deep Winter Tights review
Italian-made tights that allow you to 'enjoy' winter? Easy to say if you live next to Lake Garda, but the flagship tights from La Passione really can make British-weather mileage surprisingly pleasurable
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Castelli LW 2 bib tights review
A midweight bibtight, designed to balance warmth with breathability in cool weather
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Santini Adapt Polartec Thermal C3 bib tights review
The Santini Adapt bib tights are great for either side of deep winter, they’re very comfortable and very well made – but they’re also very expensive.
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Shimano Evolve Wind bib tights review
Designed for the worst conditions and the lowest temperatures, the Shimano Evolve Wind bib tights are seriously heavy duty
By Simon Smythe • Published
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Castelli Sorpasso RoS women's bib tights review
Cyclists ask a lot of their winter tights, but Castelli ticks the boxes without a jarring swing tag
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Sportful Pro bib tights review
The thermal Sportful Pro bib tights are specially designed to keep you riding hard in cold weather, but just need to loose the knee spats.
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter bib tights review
Fleece lined, wind and water repellent and crafted just for women we test the drop tail thermal Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter bib tights.
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Assos Mille GT Ultraz Winter Bibtights review
Made to keep you warm even in the deepest winter, these tights offer faultless performance
By Stefan Abram • Published
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Endura Xtract bib tights review
The no chills Endura Xtract bib tights keep it simple, but effective with an attractive price tag, helping to make winter riding more affordable.
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Vulpine women’s cycling jeans review
Jeans designed for cycling could be the dream for many commuters - Lauren Jenkins tried this pair out
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Santini Fashion Vega Bibtights review
There's nothing flash-in-the-pan about Santini's Fashion Vega tight
By James Bracey • Published
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Assos Mille GT Winter bibtights review
The Mille GT might be the entry level winter tight but it shares the same Assos design and quality as the more expensive versions
By James Bracey • Published
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dhb Aeron Lab Women's All Winter bibtights review
Maxed out weather protection, but what's the effect on fit?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Morvelo Stealth Thermoactive bibtights review
Morvelo's lighter winter tights offer great stretch and a fair amount of weather proofing
By James Bracey • Published
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Endura Pro SL Bibtights II review
Windproof panels and a water repellent coating make the Pro SL seriously protective
By James Bracey • Published
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Pearl Izumi Pursuit women's bib tights review
Keep the cold out without having to strip off for comfort breaks - what's not to love?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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Le Col Pro bib tights review
The Le Col Pro bib tight's are a great winter warmer with added wet weather protection, which'll fit you right all ride long
By Symon Lewis • Published
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Rapha women's cargo winter tights with pad review
Never be short on pocket space again
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan • Published
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FWE Women's Coldharbour Thermal bib tights review
Designed in West Sussex, the fwe Women's Coldharbour Thermal bib tights are inspired by one of the highest and coldest spots in the South East of the UK, so we took them to a high and cold spot in the North West to really see what they're made of
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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GORE C3 Women's Windstopper bib tights + review
Made from the coveted GORE Windstopper fabric the GORE C3 Women's Windstopper Bibtights + promise to keep you riding down to -15 degrees, so could they be your ideal snow partner?
By Hannah Bussey • Published
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Rapha Souplesse winter tights review
The pro fit Rapha Souplesse Winter Tights pledge to keep you on your bike when the temperature drops, so we got out in the cold stuff to find out.
By Hannah Bussey • Published