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kevin32
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: January 7, 2010
Strengths: Great fit and good at blocking the wind.Weaknesses: Expensive. Not really usefull below 20 degrees for me.Bottom Line: Best non-padded tights I've used to date. Live in the upper midwest and can ride 1-2 hours in these with temps between 20-30 degrees. Any colder and it's trainer time.
Favorite Ride: Any
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Pearl Izumi
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vsimmons
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 5, 2008
Strengths: comfort, fit, qualityWeaknesses: buy themBottom Line: Where I live, It usually doesn't drop below about 40. I use these when it's 40-55 degrees, and they are awesome.
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$120.00
Purchased At: Ebay
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Bob F.
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: July 3, 2007
Strengths: Rugged construction, easy on-off.Weaknesses: Not truly insulating by themselves. Sizing is misleading. I bought the large and should have gone up one size (my measurements are 6 feet tall, 165 lbs, large quads).
PRICE! I paid $220. That's twice what they're worth.Bottom Line: These tights are a huge disappointment. I currently live in SE Virginia and the winters are not what you'd call brutal, though we often get runs of days in the upper 20s and low 30s in Jan/Feb. I bought the Assos tights for days such as these because my regular lycra tights with an undergarment just didn't cut it. I soon found that these Airblock 851 tights did not live up to their reputation (or their price!). At about 40 degrees my quads and glutes became wooden with cold after about an hour in the saddle. By the time I got home I could barely lift my leg over the bike to dismount. I didn't shake the cold until I'd taken a hot shower and even then I could feel the skin was still chilled to the touch. I have no idea what these would be like in REALLY cold weather, but I shudder to think about it. I think they require a base layer to be effective, but that seems to defeat the purpose. Then we're just talking about an insulating air layer.
Favorite Ride: Cannondale Road Bike
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Columbus, Ohio
Similar Products Used: Lycra stretch tights from various manufacturers.
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a Road Racer
from Washington DCDate Reviewed: February 4, 2004
Strengths: Airblock panels very effective
Comfy- stirrups good vs. wind, straps don't dig in to shoulders, etc.Weaknesses: Mild pilling after 15-20 rides, not sure
if this will become a problem.
Like all Assos products, prohibitively expensive(I know it co$t$ a lot to manufacture in Switzerland, but please...) - about $180 list priceBottom Line: These pad-less tights are the best I've used to date, the airblock panels are extremely effective. I've been comfortable in conditions as cool as 20 F, give or take a couple degrees, which as I recall is somewhat better than the manufacturer's claims. But, as I got these in November, I don't know how far above 55 or so they'd be usable. Spring will tell. Overall, an excellent and much needed addition to my collection, as I commute throughout the entire winter.
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Castelli bib tights, couple of varieties(also very good)
Bike Setup: whatever
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RoadDog
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: January 31, 2004
Strengths: Comfort, warmth, function. XC skied in 5 degree F temps, kept me warm, wind protection and provides freedom of movement. No pad on this tight for versatility.Weaknesses: Expensive but expect it to last a long time.Bottom Line: Excellent fabric, outstanding construction, great style, unbeatable performance.
Favorite Ride: St.Girons-Loudenville France
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: totalcycling.com
Similar Products Used: Castelli bib tights, Pearl Izumi tights (multiple versions), Moonstone tights
Bike Setup: 2 wheels, 2 metallic triangles, a dash of rubber, simulated leather and hodge- podge of composite and forged gadgets.
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