Funkier thermal bib tights review

Funkier by name but thankfully not by nature, there's nothing in the sober styling of these thermal bib tights to upset the fashion police, nor will they smell any worse than other brands if left unwashed

Cycling Weekly Verdict

This is superbly comfortable bibtight for the money but for rides in freezing or foul weather you'll need a little more protection from the elements.

Reasons to buy
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    Very comfortable

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    Breathable

Reasons to avoid
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    Not suitable for the coldest temperatures

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    Tight fitting

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You might work yourself into a sweat putting them on though - I'm fairly lean but it took a fair amount of wriggling to squeeze my way in. It was worth the effort, however, as I was immediately impressed by the comfortable fit. This is no small feat: my long-back, short leg body shape means bibs usually cut into my shoulders like cheesewire with the legs remaining wrinkled like Nora Batty's tights.

By contrast the Funkier's high-zipped, close fitting torso took all the strain away from the shoulder straps and the size Medium was perfect for my 32'' leg and 5ft11in frame.

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