Shimano Evolve Wind bib tights review

These tights are designed for the worst conditions and the lowest temperatures, but possibly not for the smoothest looks

Shimano Wind Evolve bib tights
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Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Evolve Wind bib tights do exactly what Shimano intends them to do – keep out the wind – and are comfortable, durable and not ridiculously expensive compared to rival premium tights. I didn’t get on with the two-way zip and some people might not like the look of the wrinkling around the edges of the windproof panels, but this is a good pair of deep-winter tights.

Reasons to buy
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    Very warm, windproof panels

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    High bib front for extra insulation

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    Thick, comfortable chamois

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    Durable

Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Two way zip creates a lump

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    Untidy-looking wrinkles

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    Flatlock seams frayed slightly after multiple washes

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The Shimano Evolve Wind bib tights are seriously heavy duty. In fact, it needs to be really wintry or they can be a bit too warm if you’re riding hard. But as soon as the north wind starts to blow in earnest and the sleet sweeps in, these tights, with their multi-fabric, multi-layer, fleece-backed construction, are the perfect defence. With the excellent Evolve pad, which is thicker than many and perfect for longer rides, they're a formidable winter weapon.

The two-way zip isn't quite in the right place for me, and they're not quite right in the looks department due to a bit of unsightly wrinkling, but for really cold weather they're great.

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