Santini Coral 2.0 Bib Tights

Constructed from the same thermofleece technology as the long-sleeve jersey, the Coral 2.0 bib tights offer compression support for your muscles and a warm toasty feeling for your legs to pedal through the coldest of rides.

Ok, let’s address what’s happening with the top half of these bib tights. Admittedly, I thought I had them on back-to-front because, well you can see, the back scoops down low with wide straps, and the front, barely covers my boobs and I’m not exactly a busty woman. If it wasn’t for the integrated chamois pad, I probably would wear these backwards because the oddly shaped cut of the top section didn’t half create a bagginess around my mid-drift and leave me feeling that the bib tights didn’t sit quite right.

However, despite the happenings at the top of the tights, the legs were on point for comfort. They’re panelled around the knees for durability, they’re fitting, supportive and the chamois could keep you happy in the saddle for miles.

Santini’s Coral 2.0 winter bib tights are available in sizes xx.small to xxx.large.

Santini Coral 2.0 winter collection: verdict

There’s no denying that Santini has hit winter head-on with their new Coral 2.0 collection. The thermofleece fabric used is extremely warm against the skin without trapping in unwanted heat. The compression material is supportive and welcomed after hours in the saddle and on the whole, the kit is attractive and feminine with an air of 1990’s colour influence.

Of course, I can’t stay I got on with the bib tights all that well myself. Despite the great quality of the legs, I can’t work out the mesh body and how it’s supposed to work… or fit!

Whilst Santini isn’t the most affordable winter kit on the market, there is a good reason and that’s the years of dedication the brand has put into creating quality performance cycling apparel. 

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