I'm not alone when I say that I despise wearing knee or leg warmers. They create the dreaded 'sausage leg' look or fall down during the ride. Instead, I tend to opt for the hassle-free, full-coverage protection of bib tights. However, most bibtights on the market today have some sort of insulation or weather protection – great for freezing temps but prone to overheating as the mercury rises. For spring and fall riding, when the weather is mild, all I really want is full-length lycra – just some thin fabric to ward off the air's chill, a good chamois, comfortable bib straps, and little else.
In my experience, the availability of such tights is far too limited. I've completely worn out two Castelli knickers after several shoulder seasons of riding, and Velocio's Signature Bib Knickers, which have been around for quite some time, also feature heavily in my rotation. But these are all shin-length.
