What's your favorite winter riding gear?
10-12-06, 10:42 AM
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My Grandoe downhill ski gloves. With liners out, they work fine from 32 F down to 0 F, which is about as cold as it gets here. With liners in, I've skiied happily at -30 F.
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10-12-06, 10:57 AM
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My favorite winter gear is the kind you can take off and put away until next winter 
I want summer back
I want summer back
10-12-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I switch from short sleeve to long sleeve tee shirts, some with a turtle neck. I also switch from basketball shorts to sweatpants. Okay, to be honest, I'll also wear my favorite jacket, a bright yellow rain jacket with a hood which I"ll sometimes wear under my helmet.
Winters can be brutal here.
Winters can be brutal here.
10-12-06, 11:05 AM
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Sierra ski mask (wear glasses) with a helmet style stocking cap.
Thermax moisture wicking long underwear.
Sweats.
And it is cold enough today to wear the stuff.
Thermax moisture wicking long underwear.
Sweats.
And it is cold enough today to wear the stuff.
10-12-06, 02:11 PM
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While it's for walking/hiking, not biking, I have a Columbia Artic down coat that is so warm that I can't wear it when it is above 20.
It is absolutely wonderful on those chilly sub-zero mornings.
It is absolutely wonderful on those chilly sub-zero mornings.
10-12-06, 03:07 PM
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polar fleece vest
there's no winter here, to speak of: a long sleeve knit shirt, Polartec vest. Only had to wear my long tights once last year and even then they got hot towards end of ride. My wife gave me an earband but it doesn't feel right under my helmet so I rarely use it.
But where o where can I find a pair of decent XXL gloves? Have order 2 different pair and the palms were so small I couldn't even open my hand.
But where o where can I find a pair of decent XXL gloves? Have order 2 different pair and the palms were so small I couldn't even open my hand.
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10-13-06, 04:53 PM
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Nordica Dobermann Pro RC's
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10-13-06, 08:46 PM
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One or two clicks lower than summer. 
Glove liner, gloves, and mitten covers for the hands. Two layers of socks, very loose shoes, and velcro sealed waterproof booties over that.
Can you say "Poor circulation in the hands and feet?" I knew you could.
Glove liner, gloves, and mitten covers for the hands. Two layers of socks, very loose shoes, and velcro sealed waterproof booties over that.Can you say "Poor circulation in the hands and feet?" I knew you could.
10-14-06, 03:56 AM
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When the temp is sub-zero I wear a "BUFFALO" top. It consists of a nylon-type fleece with a Pertex outer and has vents at the wrists and sides. It is meant to be worn against the skin but I wear mine with a thin Helly Hanson wicking vest. This kit was designed for Fell runners in the UK and is very warm, light, and can be popped in the washing machine with no extra precautions. I've had it for thirty years and it's s good as new.
