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Long Cycling Tights: Gravel Cargo, Insulated DWR, and Winter ZeroWind
The knee is a cyclist's most vulnerable joint. When temperatures drop below 15°C, the exposed kneecaps and ligaments are exposed to the cooling of synovial fluid. Learn how to choose long cycling tights for the temperature, riding style, and weather conditions.
When to swap shorts for long pants?
There's a rule of thumb in cycling: below 15°C, knees must be protected. The rush of air at speeds of 30-35 km/h dramatically cools the joint capsule and patellar tendons. Riding with exposed knees in cold conditions is a surefire path to inflammation and chronic injuries.
INONI's long cycling tights are divided into 3 key categories adapted to the temperature and riding style:
1. Long Gravel Cargo Trousers (0–15°C)
Designed with spacious, stretchy mesh thigh pockets, they're perfect for bikepacking trips, gravel marathons, and multi-hour trails over variable terrain. A hydrophobic coating repels mud and cold.
2. Insulated Trousers with DWR Coating (2–12°C)
Made from Italian SuperRoubaix microfleece with a Teflon DWR coating to repel water, they provide excellent thermal insulation and breathability for autumn and spring training on the road and gravel.
3. Deep Winter Trousers with Membrane (-5°C to +6°C)
The highest level of thermal protection. Thigh and knee panels equipped with a ZeroWind membrane to block out icy winds, combined with a high waist that protects the lower back and kidneys.
Choose a model that suits your conditions
Tip: Long pants or shorts + legs?
For temperatures between 12 and 18°C , a perfect, flexible solution is a set of shorts + knee warmers or cycling leg warmers. When the sun comes out at midday, you can take off the legs and stuff them in your pocket. However, when the temperature drops below 10°C or the wind is gusty, full-length bib shorts are unmatched – they eliminate any thermal breakage and protect the hips and lower back.
Discover the full range of INONI cycling trousers
Each model is sewn in our Polish sewing workshop from certified Italian fabrics, ensuring the perfect positioning of the pad in the saddle.
