As we move into winter proper, especially for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, our best winter bib tights are starting to get used regularly as the temperatures dwindle and lightweight summer kit is retired for the next few months.
In spring and autumn, the best cycling shorts and leg warmers ensure full leg coverage and keep you warm. It’s possible to ride with shorts and leg warmers all year round, I certainly have in years gone by. However, the best winter bib tights on the market can give you another level of protection and warmth during the winter months that can make heading out the door for a winter ride a far more appealing prospect when it’s really chilly. Technical features like Windstopper material and soft fleece linings can provide a whole other level of comfort when out on the bike.
Winter tights in our opinion are one of the most difficult pieces of cycling kit to get right from both the manufacturer’s and consumers’ perspectives. There is a range of choices and weights so it’s best to research before you invest in some winter bib tights.
Bibtights are all for wearing when the temperature drops, but there are quite a few branches to the tree. Bibtights will vary in weight, chamois design, weather and waterproofing and fit and cut. Some bib tights also come without a chamois and are mainly worn over bib tights by some riders.
Bibtights on average tend to be a little more expensive than bib shorts, it’s important before you make an investment to ensure your buying the best set for your riding demands. Explore this buyer’s guide for an in-depth look at our pick of the best bib tights for winter cycling. If you are overhauling your winter wardrobe have a look at the best winter cycling jackets and best winter cycling gloves to go with them.
Our team at Cyclingnews have years of combined experience in product testing. We have put the hard yards in, in cold, wet conditions to test bib tights and find out which ones are worth including in our buyer’s guide here.
Best winter bib tights available today
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