Endura Pro SL Bib Tights II Review 2026: Endura’s Deep-Winter Flagship Tested
When a long turbo session isn’t an option and the ride has to happen outside in genuinely cold conditions, the tights you choose matter more than almost any other piece of kit. Endura’s Pro SL Bib Tights II sit at the top of the brand’s winter range, aimed specifically at the coldest, harshest rides rather than a shoulder-season compromise.
Key Features
- Multi-fabric construction — warm, brushed thermoroubaix fleece across most of the leg, with four-way-stretch windproof panels added at the front of the thigh and knee where wind chill bites hardest.
- PFC-free DWR finish — water-resistant without the “forever chemicals” older DWR treatments relied on, and still breathable under effort.
- Higher midriff coverage — the tight extends further up the torso than most, closing off the cold-spot gap around the kidneys that shorter bib tights leave exposed.
- Short front zip — makes the tights easier to get on and off, and more practical for a mid-ride comfort break than a zip-free design.
- 700 Series chamois pad — a computer-cut, continuously variable profile pad that varies thickness by zone rather than using one flat density throughout.
- Reflective tabs on the rear panel and back of the shins for low-light visibility.
Who It’s For
This is deep-winter kit, not a shoulder-season tight — the thick thermoroubaix fleece and windproof front panels are built for genuinely cold rides, and you’ll likely overheat wearing them much above 8-10°C. If you want something for milder autumn mornings, Endura’s own leg warmers or a lighter thermal tight is the better call; save the Pro SL II for the rides where the alternative is the turbo trainer.
Price and Verdict
At £119.99 (down from £184.99 RRP) at Tredz, the Pro SL II sits at the premium end of the bib tight market, but the fabric spec justifies it if you genuinely ride through winter rather than defaulting to the turbo. For a mid-priced alternative that still performs well in the cold, see our best winter bib tights roundup.
Care and Maintenance
Wash inside-out on a gentle cycle to protect the chamois pad, skip fabric softener (it degrades the DWR coating), and air dry — tumble drying breaks down the pad foam and windproof membrane over time.
See also: Best Cycling Bib Tights for Triathlon Training · Endura Pro SL Bib Shorts Review.
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