Weight: 310 gm
Daddy Long Legs | Black Mambas | Geronimos | |
Fabric | Hot Shot™ Merino | Hot Shot™ Merino | Hot Shot™ Merino |
Pad | None | Softail | eXo |
Calf Zips | Yes | No | No |
Bandolier™ Cuffs | No | Yes | Yes |
Length | Full | Full | 3/4 |
I recently bought a pair of Daddy Long Legs for winter road riding in Victoria. I am 1.75m tall, weigh 80kg and bought the medium size. They fit really well over cycling shorts and keep me really warm in temperatures just above freezing. There are no seams where there shouldn’t be and the ankle zips are a nice touch. I have only worn and washed them 3 times and ridden about 400km in them so I can’t really comment on the durability yet but I am really pleased with the quality. I would highly recommend these tights to anyone who feels the cold and who might hit the snooze button in winter months instead of observing Rule #5 http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#5
Warmth: excellent, toasty warm but not too hot. Can comfortably ride and run in these during Dunedin winter without overheating. The zips also mean if they were to get too hot can easily unzip and fold up as required. Features: zips good as mentioned above. Double layer at knees for extra warmth works well. Only let-down is the pocket, which is on the inside of the waist at the back and quite large. I find it's not very secure/reliable and things fall out as soon as pulling them off/on. Fit: these are advertised as unisex fit. I often find this a cop-out option as usually unisex stuff doesn't allow for any curves women may have. These are an exception and fit to me as if they could have been female specific. Fit seems true to the sizing chart. Overall very happy. Just the design of the pocket could be improved.
First up, the Daddy long legs are well made, warm and moisture wicking. Have been using them over the past couple of weeks for South Island mid-winter evening rides that freeze your eye lids open and they perform really well. The **** the wind chill and even keep you warm when it's raining. Secondly, I initially ordered the wrong size, completely my fault (I got a Medium and I'm 6ft4in). Sent it back with the handy form and within 2 days I had the upsized tights. Awesome service!
I just love the Daddy Long Legs- they keep me toasty warm when I am out riding on these cold frosty mornings. I especially love the extra padding over the knees- makes them doubly warm!
I just love the Daddy Long Legs- they keep me toasty warm when I am out riding on these cold frosty mornings. I especially love the extra padding over the knees- makes them doubly warm!