Oneten Tempo Bib Tights

Oneten's Tempo bib tights are perfect for weather we are seeing of late. Chilly starts giving way to warm sunny weather can be a wardrobe nightmare but the lightweight material of these makes the transition easier.

The lycra fabric may be thin but its backed with a Roubaix style fleece in places which really keeps your legs warm when the temperature is hovering around freezing providing it isn't too windy. An icy windchill does penetrate through them quite quickly and it's hard to get that heat back.

Their perfect range is around 5-12 °C; early spring and late autumn really. Should things get hotter or you're pushing the effort the breathability gets a little overwhelmed but you don't realise your legs are sweating until you go to take them off.

They're well-shaped and with no irritating seams you can wear the Tempos for hours in total comfort. The knees aren't pre-shaped like on some tights and while there is a small amount of bunching the material is so thin it doesn't cause any discomfort. The straps are very elastic and wide so there are no pressure points on your shoulders plus they are easy to get on and off.

The front panel is cut to about the mid stomach to keep the chill off, a shape I find more comfortable than the lower style of some Castelli or RH+ bibs I've tested.

The ankles have no other form of restraint than an elasticated cuff and while they don't move up your leg while riding they can be quite tight to get on and off. You can hear the threads stretching and breaking as you pull them over your heel each time. There are no signs of damage so far but it will be interesting to keep an eye on them over the long term.

Inside you get a Performance Air pad from Cytech, one of the largest suppliers of synthetic chamois in the cycling world. It's not the most technologically advanced pad being described as a chamois for every rider but you only really notice the lack of varying densities and channels on longer rides. The pad itself though is pretty thin which means the lack of an ergonomic shape isn't an issue because it's unlikely to bunch.

Overall the Tempos are decent bibtights but lacking a little for the price when compared to the likes of, say, DHB. Providing there are no long term issues with the tight ankle cuffs though they should last a decent while and they certainly look well built. The comfort and fit is great though and I'd say they'd be perfect for commuting or rides of a couple of hours or so before the thin simple pad starts to lose its appeal.

Verdict

Comfortable and well made tights for spring mornings, if a touch pricy