Bike Tights- Chamois or no Chamois?

Hey, 

My wife wants some bike specific thermal tights. Done a bit of research but looking for some input from Chicago bikers. Checked the bike winter threads but most was related to layering.

 

Is it better to wear non-chamois tights over bike shorts or are ones with chamois/padding built in enough? I can't imagine that she'll want to ride with tights alone in anything lower than 30 degrees, so let's say btwn 50 and 30 degrees. Any brands, any brand lines? I know there is a great variety out there, just looking for some personal choices.

 

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Liz on December 5, 2011 at 7:17am

for colder temps I actually like using both tights and leg warmers, also gives me an easy to peel option if I warm up 

Greg Valent said:

Save some money and just get the leg warmers.

Permalink Reply by DanGer 8.2mi on December 5, 2011 at 7:21am

use ski pants over padded shorts when it gets really chilly!

Liz said:

for colder temps I actually like using both tights and leg warmers, also gives me an easy to peel option if I warm up 

Greg Valent said:

Save some money and just get the leg warmers.

Permalink Reply by Liz on December 5, 2011 at 7:24am

I've also done that, but they don't breath very well, and all the layering over my waist is not comfortable when bent on a bicycle, vs. upright ski positions so its not ideal for long rides. 

Dan G er said:

use ski pants over padded shorts when it gets really chilly!

Liz said:

for colder temps I actually like using both tights and leg warmers, also gives me an easy to peel option if I warm up 

Greg Valent said:

Save some money and just get the leg warmers.

Permalink Reply by dan brown on December 5, 2011 at 7:53am

here is another tip I have tried : if you have those long wool over the calf socks; when they become heavily worn and end up with holes in the toes or heels; cut the foot off and they make good ankle or leg warmers as another layer

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