Gist Zero bib tights, 100% Made in Italy: brushed Super Roubaix, triple-density chamois for 5 hours in the saddle, thigh pocket and ankle zips. From 0 to 15 °C.

Long-ride tights down to 0 °C

The Zero lives up to its name: it is built for those mornings when the thermometer hovers around freezing. Made entirely in Italy, it pairs fleece-backed Super Roubaix, which insulates without feeling bulky, with a triple-density Italian chamois designed to go 5 hours in the saddle. These are the tights you pull on for big weekend rides in the depths of winter.

LVR key facts

• Temperature: 0 to 15 °C (Gist data)
• Hours in the saddle: up to 5 h (Gist data)
• Chamois: Made in Italy, triple-density foam
• Fabric: polyamide/elastane Super Roubaix, brushed interior
• Practical: side thigh pocket for a gel, a bar or your phone
• Safety: wide reflective band at the rear, reflective inserts
• Details: ankle zips; approx. 340 g

Gist Zero vs the Italian benchmarks

At Castelli or Santini, bib tights made 100% in Italy with a long-distance chamois often cost well over €150. The Zero ticks the same boxes (Italian manufacturing, triple-density pad, thigh pocket, zips, reflective details) at a far more reasonable price. Gist may be less well known outside Italy, but at home it is a riders' brand, renowned for its workshops and the quality of its chamois.

Men's size guide

LVR sizing tip: Gist sizes like the Italian brands, meaning a close, race-style fit. If you are between two sizes, go for the larger one. Measure your waist (at the navel) and your hips (at the widest point): these are the measurements that matter most.