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seat warmers
but seriously, does anybody have an idea on how you can install seat warmes. I was thinking of stuffing some chemical warmers into my seat...
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LOL! What part of your lower region is getting so cold that seat warmers become a necessity? My sister makes these corn bags that work great for a 30-40 minute commute. Muslin bags, filled with feed corn, with a decorative case over the top. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, you have instant warm. I have found that I only need these on really cold days for the first 5-10 minutes, and once I'm warm, the engine stays warm for the rest of the trip
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What do you wear?
Someone recently posted a thread saying the same part of his body was getting cold on his commute, then he eventually said that he wears sweatpants.
Someone recently posted a thread saying the same part of his body was getting cold on his commute, then he eventually said that he wears sweatpants.
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just regular office clothing (business casual) + windbreaker. Pants are cotton or polyester/cotton.
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Really, not that bad... high 20/ low 30s these days, if it gets colder I wear long johns and a sweater. It just weird, I feel comfortable, except that I realized that I am 'freezing my nutz off', to use CCrew's expression.
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Ya ever seen the movie Zack and Miri make a porno, where Seth Rogan stuffs a hand warmer down his pants and then gets it stuck in his taint? i'm envisioning something similar...
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That freekin think would put scorch marks on my pants! It's funny, my butt feels colder riding in the car than it does sitting on a cold bicycle seat in January!
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If it really that cold for your behind, just use some gas.
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Just saw these today. https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product...ers-and-briefs Might be helpful.
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thanks much, duffetta. that looks like it could do the trick.
It's interesting that nobody seems to have similar problems...
It's interesting that nobody seems to have similar problems...
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I have heard some newspaper makes and effective windblock with proper placement.
At less than 20 degrees, my hindend gets cold on my Brooks Flyer. I put the Aardvark raincover on and makes colder temps much more comfortable.
At less than 20 degrees, my hindend gets cold on my Brooks Flyer. I put the Aardvark raincover on and makes colder temps much more comfortable.
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Just saw these today. https://www.ibexwear.com/shop/product...ers-and-briefs Might be helpful.
The OP should wear something similar, then change into the casual pants at work.
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It's interesting that nobody seems to have similar problems...[/QUOTE]
perhaps the rest of us have sufficient "natural" insulation.
perhaps the rest of us have sufficient "natural" insulation.
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Besides the above tips, try wool dress trousers. Your cow-orkers will ask why you look so spiffy, and you can make up a story, but you'd be amazed at how well they work for outdoor athletic activity. I wear them skiing, too. Costco has Italian wool trousers for less than $50, which is a bargain.
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