I remember my first pair of bib tights. Made by a now defunct Italian brand, they were a basic affair made from a thin Roubaix fleece. Chamois pad free and with no discernible details they made me look more mime artist than cyclist. And they weren't even cheap.
Fortunately things have moved on considerably in the last thirty years and there are now bib tights for varying conditions and for different riders. Typically this means they have become pretty expensive, with even many entry level tights north of $/£100. However, the Christmas sales annually serve up some good deals - and this year is no different.
I've searched online retailers in both the USA and the UK for quality bib tights at bargain prices and have put my picks below, divided into the two regions with details of both men's and women's options where available.
