Kabuto

I'm long legged for my height (92cm inseam, 183cm tall, size M or L depending on the manufacturer) and am looking for a pair of thermal bib tights that don't make me look like a high school kid after a growth spurt wearing his trousers from two years ago.

I don't have the option to go to a shop and try on anything, so an online purchase it is. I'm not tied to any particular brand or have a budget in mind. I'll spend the money if I know the leg length will be long enough. But instead of a crapshoot on an unknown quantity, it would be helpful to narrow in on some options. A comfortable not-too-thick chamois for longish distances would be good too.

So, all you long legged cyclists on BF, what do you recommend?

Iride01 

Full length leg warmers might be a more workable option. Then you can use the same bibbs for a wider range of temperatures and just go from knee warmers to leg warmers or no warmers.

However my Pearl Izumi bibbs with long legs are plenty long for me, but I'm only 87 cm (34.5 in) for my inseam. Haven't had them on in a while so I'd hate to guess whether I thought they could work fine for you.

Sy Reene

A workaround is just to use overshoe booties that have an ankle length sufficient to cover any gap (plus some longer socks wouldn't hurt.

Kabuto

Thanks for the suggestions. I was kinda hoping someone would be able to recommend bibtights with extra length compared to standard.

Using bibshorts as a comparison, something like the Endura Pro SL Bibshort Long Leg vs the standard Endura Pro SL Bibshort.

https://www.endurasport.com/pro-sl-b.../12926336.html

I did actually contact Endura regarding the inseam lengths of their bibtights but never got a reply...

Sy Reene

fwiw, Aerotech makes Tall sizes but it looks like they're out of stock on their tights. Q36.5 also makes 'long' sizes, but very pricey: https://www.q36-5.com/online/men/cyc...ng/bib-tights/

Disposable

Try Boure, out of Durango, CO. My inseam is about 91cm and they covered my ankles just fine.

Kabuto

Thanks for the leads! I contacted Q36.5 and they replied they don't do long lengths with their bib tights as standard but they can do made to order with a 20% extra fee. Tempting... but expensive.

Thanks for the heads up! What size are you?

obrentharris 

Boure will also do custom sizes. I'm skinny and long-legged. They make custom cycling knickers for me. They're nice folks. Call them up and ask if their standard size will work for you.
Brent

Kabuto

Exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you. I'll contact them.

Disposable

By the Boure chart I'm a 2X. I'm 6'5" and 230 lb.

Sy Reene

They are expensive, but I'm a bit confused as the q36.5 link I previously posted has long tights listed available to add to cart? (scroll to bottom of the webpage) eg. this is just one of them:
Salopette Long Tight Black

Sy Reene

Unless (talking to myself), this is just some screwy translation thing going on, and all that they mean by "Long" is that this is a tight and not shorts (even though they call them "long.. tights" in the description. I thought these tights were maybe new and extension of the "long" editions referenced here: https://www.q36-5.com/longer-classics/

Kabuto

Yep, long just means tights and not shorts. Here's the reply I received from Q36.5 (fastest reply I've ever received to a product inquiry).

Kabuto

Scratch that. The fastest reply I've ever received to a product inquiry is from D2D Cycling Clothing this morning. They replied to my inquiry within a few hours with very helpful information, and I placed an order shortly afterwards. Looking forward to trying out their Men’s WinterBlock Extra Long Bib Tights!

https://www.d2dcyclingclothing.co.uk...ng-bib-tights/