Hey Clydes! An decent Amazon cold weather gear?
10-02-19, 08:55 AM
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Hey Clydes! An decent Amazon cold weather gear?
Title says it all. I see offbrand jackets and such, I need one. But so unsure if the sizing. I'm down from 378 to 243. I need an inexpensive cycling jacket for the fall. And maybe nicer winter days. But fully expect to no longer need 2x plus sizing come spring. I have 3x Hincapie and Black Bottoms jerseys that fit nice presently, and a 2x Canari that is a bit loose. I'm 6'1" with longer arms. so good coverage is preferred...
I see cheaper stuff on Amazon, wondering if any fellow Clydes have experience with the cheaper offerings...
I see cheaper stuff on Amazon, wondering if any fellow Clydes have experience with the cheaper offerings...
10-02-19, 10:36 AM
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Cheaper offerings are always a gamble. Sometimes the fit is as advertised, and sometimes the fit is made for a teenage Japanese girl.
Aerotechdesigns.com has some inexpensive riding gear for us clydes. They seem to be American sizing and not European sizing so they run a little bigger.
I run a 2x Endrua Bib tight that has the wind panels in the front of the legs when it starts to get colder.
Aerotechdesigns.com has some inexpensive riding gear for us clydes. They seem to be American sizing and not European sizing so they run a little bigger.
I run a 2x Endrua Bib tight that has the wind panels in the front of the legs when it starts to get colder.
10-07-19, 03:46 PM
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FWIW don't forget a helmet cover when it is cold, it makes a big difference........I still remember the ice cream headache I got last year without one at a not terribly cold 34 degrees
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10-07-19, 04:29 PM
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2x for $20 off Amazon... Zipper is on the wrong side though...
Found this Giro Stpw jacket at a local bike shop. $80. Damn it looks good on me...
Neither jacket is lined. I can add layers. As for a helmet cover, I drive with my sunroof open in the winter, I LOVE it when my head is cold!
Yes. I'm that guy that wears shorts in the snow...
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for a long time I used a tip I got on this forum, a cheap motel style shower cap. I even punched a hole int he middle for my cam mount. last year I got a legit Showers Pass unit. it's pretty amazing & great for real rain cuz it has a serious brim. last year I also stuffed foam into my helmet vents!
