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

Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter bib tights
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

Wind proof and water resistant with an almost handy, dropped tail for comfort breaks - the Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter bib tights are a go-to winter riding companion. 

Reasons to buy
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    Drop tail

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    Water and wind resistant front

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    Spray-proof rear

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    High thermal properties

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    Reflective detailing

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Reasons to avoid
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    Ankle cuff

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    Magnetic clasp can be fiddly

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The big story with the female specific Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter bib tights is the drop tail for easy comfort breaks.

While the practicalities of stripping down to just a base layer in warmer months is mostly just a challenging pocket contents juggle, in winter weather it becomes more of a health hazard, as you weigh up the hypothermia vs toilet break avoidance kidney infection odds.

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