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

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

Warmth is guaranteed, but in my experience so too was an awkward fit that really let down what would otherwise be a solid mid-market option. The Pearl Izumi Men's Cycling Thermal Bib Tights are priced at an acceptable amount that is within budget for riders who will be on the bike all winter long, but you may need to size up. If you can, try before you buy.

Reasons to buy
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    Well-insulated

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    Repels water well

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    Made from recycled material

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    Comfortable chamois

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Reasons to avoid
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    Inaccurate sizing

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    Not very breathable

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    Lacks a good amount of stretch

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    Limited reflectors

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Let’s get the good stuff rolling: the Pearl Izumi Men's Cycling Thermal Bib Tights certainly keep you warm whatever temperature the thermometer is reporting. For a pair of winter tights, that’s a prerequisite that the Japanese brand passes with top marks.

When rain's coming down or splashback from a puddle ends up on the tights, the water never penetrates the fabric, while as an added plus the tights are made from recycled material.

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Chris Marshall-Bell

A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and long reads across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013. In 2024 he released a seven-part podcast documentary, Ghost in the Machine, about motor doping in cycling.

Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains. He lives in Valencia, Spain.