CatGirl Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 i dont see any on the first ascent site..where can i buy the above?and also which is better long pants or warmers?
Willehond Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 When it's really cold, nothing beats long pants with a proper fleace lining. Leg warmers only keep your legs warm (duh!), and your normal shorts don't protect the region between the legwarmers and jersey from real cold. Saying that though, you probably don't need that in Cape Town. It rarely gets that cold there and usually a pair of legwarmers will do (well, it does for me), but if you like protection against the cold, get long pants.
Guest colonel Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 They are on the First Ascent site, if not mail morne at firstascent dot com
AndreZA Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 I have a set of lycra knee warmers for cooler days, then lycra longs for even cooler and then fleece lined long bibs (without padding) for the coldest days.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 hmmm... i like long pants & warmers for REALLY cold days - warmers, even though they're fleeced, do not protect against the biting wind as easily as long pants. Both together would be best. If you're talking about long lycra pants though (you get them), then the warmers would win hands down... they're lined, so you don't just have a 0.1mm barrier against the cold. If you're scared, take both. If you're worried about it though, get the warmers - alot cheaper than the long pants route. And you can take them off if you get too hot, or roll them down and commit a serious euro-rider fashoin faix pas in the process.
CatGirl Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 i went to smw they had a pair of leg warmers there..i think i'll go for long pants...they loook uncomfortabole with the elastic at the top. my shorts also have elastic...ooooouch my leg!!!! ill ma email first ascent and ask about a pair of long pants... thanks all!
Guest Michelle Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 If you're willing to pay a bit more, these are really awesome!Assos Uma Bib Tights... the wind protection on the knees definitely helps. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/assos-aubt-zoom.jpg
CatGirl Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 If you're willing to pay a bit more' date=' these are really awesome!Assos Uma Bib Tights... the wind protection on the knees definitely helps. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/assos-aubt-zoom.jpg[/quote'] thanks!so where can i find a pair? and how much are they really? they look cool but will have to try them on first..it looks as thoug they come up a bit high on the waist...in that case i'll need no bra!!! he he he...im a bit on the short side 1.58m
Evan Andreou Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 Those are Assos, so you will probably have to decide whether you are selling a kidney or a lung to pay for them
CatGirl Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 i'll probably will have to sell BOV...he he henee wat dan los ek ma i'll just get first ascent's long pants then...
mojojojo Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 I've been thinking about getting some winter gear and got this in an email yesterday - you might be interested - Cape Storm Sale - Cape Town http://www.capestorm.co.za/newsletter/new_events_sale_march_09.html (sorry hyperlink function not working) mojojojo2009-03-24 02:41:56
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