Pearl Izumi makes a pair of winter cycling tights with their Amfib fabric. I've had a pair of the bib tights for a couple years now, and they are finally showing some wear/damage. I plan to buy another pair, as the short story on these is that they are simply the best winter bib (they make a non-bib version as well) tights I've come across.
So, what's so great about them? Well, it really boils down to the Amfib. In this application, they are very warm, and I won't say waterproof, but as far as you can tell, they're waterproof and wind proof. I have never needed more tight, or additional layers while wearing these, which includes riding in temps in the 20's, while it was snowing. I've also spent countless days in the rain with these tights. I use them both on the road and off.
In terms of warmth, they can be quite warm, as they have a Thermafleece lining to them. I use them if the temps are in the 50's or lower on the road bike, and on the mountain bike, it needs to be a bit lower, maybe low-50's and below, otherwise they may be too warm. When the temps really drop, say into the lower 40's or lower, I tend to also use embrocation in conjunction, but again, I've yet to feel cold in these in any conditions I've ridden in.
Fit wise, they are excellent for me. Comfortable, perfect fit, with no excess material or bunching anywhere. Plus, the front portion (and the back) of the bib/torso area have much more coverage/come up higher than your typical pair of bib shorts/tights. I've found this to be a very welcome edition when the conditions are crappy. They also have ankle zips for easy on/off.
As compared to other tights, these are my goto tights anytime the conditions are wet, or particularly cold. In warmer, and dry conditions, I may just wear a standard pair of De Marchi bib tights, or wool tights, etc. but nothing beats the Pearli's in foul conditions. Furthermore, this has been backed up by several riding friends who also have the Amfib tights. Everyone has agreed, hands down, and explicitly raved about them. Usually nobody really says much unprompted, but I've had 3 people tell me how great the Amfib tights are.
So, what's so great about them? Well, it really boils down to the Amfib. In this application, they are very warm, and I won't say waterproof, but as far as you can tell, they're waterproof and wind proof. I have never needed more tight, or additional layers while wearing these, which includes riding in temps in the 20's, while it was snowing. I've also spent countless days in the rain with these tights. I use them both on the road and off.
In terms of warmth, they can be quite warm, as they have a Thermafleece lining to them. I use them if the temps are in the 50's or lower on the road bike, and on the mountain bike, it needs to be a bit lower, maybe low-50's and below, otherwise they may be too warm. When the temps really drop, say into the lower 40's or lower, I tend to also use embrocation in conjunction, but again, I've yet to feel cold in these in any conditions I've ridden in.
Fit wise, they are excellent for me. Comfortable, perfect fit, with no excess material or bunching anywhere. Plus, the front portion (and the back) of the bib/torso area have much more coverage/come up higher than your typical pair of bib shorts/tights. I've found this to be a very welcome edition when the conditions are crappy. They also have ankle zips for easy on/off.
As compared to other tights, these are my goto tights anytime the conditions are wet, or particularly cold. In warmer, and dry conditions, I may just wear a standard pair of De Marchi bib tights, or wool tights, etc. but nothing beats the Pearli's in foul conditions. Furthermore, this has been backed up by several riding friends who also have the Amfib tights. Everyone has agreed, hands down, and explicitly raved about them. Usually nobody really says much unprompted, but I've had 3 people tell me how great the Amfib tights are.
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