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Assos Mille GT bibtights, £165, assos.com

The simplicity of Assos’s Mille GT tights belies their technical proficiency. The large main panels are made from the Swiss brand’s RX Heavy brushed fleece and have very few seams. However they are pre-shaped in a clever way so they fit neatly when riding and don’t bunch or pull.

Assos has given the tights its Dwr-like Eco treatment too, meaning that although they won’t block out downpours, wheel spray and light rain simply beads and rolls off the fabric’s surface. I’ve found them to be ideal for most riding conditions in the British winter.