Gist Artik bib tights in brushed Italian Super Roubaix: the perfect way into winter riding, for 2 to 3-hour rides between 5 and 12 °C.

Italian winter tights that won't break the bank

The Artik is the entry point to Gist's winter range, but it is no bargain-bin tight. It uses Italian Super Roubaix, the brushed-back fabric that the great Italian houses have relied on for years in their shoulder-season tights: it traps a thin layer of warm air against the leg while wicking sweat away. It feels soft against the skin and keeps your legs dry on the climbs.

LVR key facts

• Temperature: approx. 5 to 12 °C (our advice), in dry conditions
• Hours in the saddle: a comfortable 2 to 3 h
• Chamois: ergonomic medium-density 80 kg/m³ foam, breathable anti-chafe top sheet
• Fabric: Italian Super Roubaix, sublimation-printed side panel
• Details: reflective ankle zips for easy on and off and better visibility at dusk
• Weight: approx. 340 g

Who is it for?

Riders who head out once or twice a week through the winter, mountain bikers after a tough pair of tights for Sunday rides, or anyone looking for a second pair to rotate with a warmer model. Compared with the entry-level tights from the big Italian brands, the Artik offers the same base fabric and a genuine ergonomic chamois for a noticeably friendlier price.

For longer rides or temperatures below 5 °C, step up to the Zero or the Supremo -5, whose triple-density pads go the distance.

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.