Favorite piece of cold weather apparel
11-20-13, 11:41 PM
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I have some Wulvhammer boots which have worked really well for me for a couple of hour long rides. I bought some fasterkats for road use. Going to have to put some spd pedals on a road bike this winter. I have always liked Army surplus mittens with wool liners. I have put hand warmers in them and gone on some really cold 200k rides.
11-20-13, 11:42 PM
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neck gaiter, Wabi long sleeve jersey, and when it gets windy, weather warrior wind bib
11-23-13, 05:27 PM
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Oh man! This makes me happy/sad!!
I was born in Duncan, grew up in the Cowichan Valley (Maple Bay), and spent some school years at the original Saint Ann's school (now a wonderful farm/care facility) -- taught by the sisters. My grandfather owned a shop (trading post, really) in Cowichan Bay in the late '30s through the early '50s -- I have many childhood memories!
Enough! The sweaters were/are fabulous; you are a fortunate person to have what sounds like an authentic one!
I was born in Duncan, grew up in the Cowichan Valley (Maple Bay), and spent some school years at the original Saint Ann's school (now a wonderful farm/care facility) -- taught by the sisters. My grandfather owned a shop (trading post, really) in Cowichan Bay in the late '30s through the early '50s -- I have many childhood memories!
Enough! The sweaters were/are fabulous; you are a fortunate person to have what sounds like an authentic one!
https://www.hills.ca/Cowichan-Sweater...esign-p87.html) No you can not have it, it is going to my niece for Christmas.
11-23-13, 05:43 PM
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Seruis balaclava ... made of Polotec, with nose and mouth vents, so my glasses don't get fogged up.
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...-ByTag/clavas/
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...-ByTag/clavas/
11-23-13, 08:16 PM
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A PI skullcap does the job from cool to colder than you would expect. Don't know if they still sell this one.
A thin fleece neck gator works well in combo for colder temps.
A thin fleece neck gator works well in combo for colder temps.
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11-24-13, 07:23 AM
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Seruis balaclava ... made of Polotec, with nose and mouth vents, so my glasses don't get fogged up.
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...-ByTag/clavas/
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...-ByTag/clavas/
but the type shown hear allows my glasses to insert within to rest on my ears. it's ok tho cuz if I remember correctly when using this style the glasses arms got tied with a piece of elastic strap
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01-06-14, 10:27 AM
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On New Year's Day, I rode the Icycle Bicycle ride around Pittsburgh with the weather being in the upper 20's. I wore all of my favorites - a UA coldgear compression jersey for a base layer, topped by REI's Novara Arosa long sleeve jersey and a Showers Pass Touring jacket. A Seirus balaclava on my head kept my neck and ears warm (I didn't need it over my face). Stratos semi-lobster gloves took care of my hands. Performance Bike's Triflex winter tights over padded shorts kept my legs comfortable. I liked how I could overlap items to keep warm and yet open up to ventilate as I warmed up in the ride. I was snug as bug!
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01-06-14, 12:44 PM
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Hard to pick out a single favorite because a warm jacket won't do you much good if your hands, feet, legs and head are cold. That said, my PI Amfib bib tights (unpadded) probably get the most use of my cycling gear in winter. I have several jackets, base layers, caps and gloves that I use interchangeably, but I wear the Amfibs pretty much all the time when temps get below 40.
01-06-14, 01:53 PM
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01-07-14, 07:07 AM
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It's -7 right now. I think I'm going to pull my mountain bike out and ride around the driveway just to be able to say, "Yeah, I rode in minus zero weather!"
01-07-14, 12:19 PM
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https://www.montbell.us/products/list...=2001&gen_cd=1 I originally bought a very light puff jacket from Montbell for backpacking trips. The three main characteristics I was looking for was warmth, light weight and to pack into a small space. Montbell has a series of jackets with either down or synthetic insulation and in various amounts of insulation up to heavy duty mountaineering caliber. The one I have is now 8 years old, still in near perfect condition, weighs about 7 ounces, just a bit more than a tee shirt. It's as warm as a fleece jacket but packs to the size of an orange and is fairly wind proof. I wear it in temps to the freezing mark and slightly below. At the bottom of that range I'll also wear a micro fleece top over a wool base layer. Prices are very reasonable, especially for such high quality. Looking at the company web site just now https://www.montbell.us/special/products/plasma/ a new item is a jacked weighing 4.8 ounces, lighter than a tee shirt and it will fir in a jersey pocket.
01-07-14, 04:08 PM
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My favorite is a toss-up between my Lake winter cycling (road) boots and my Primal Paradigm jacket (new hi-viz color). The Lake boots are not insulated but windproof and waterproof (Event liner), and large enough for wool socks. With neoprene booties my toes are good into the 20s. The Paradigm jacket (featured in a recent issue of Road Bike Action) is the best winter riding jacket I've tried, and I've tried lots.
01-07-14, 05:37 PM
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I wear this after the ride. Makes me want to ride again
01-07-14, 08:24 PM
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Definitely need to find some good, warm gloves or mitts after this afternoon. The UA gloves and my Northwave cycling gloves didn't help at all in the 30°F temperature. Headed to the LBS tomorrow morning, if they don't have anything its off to the various sporting goods stores.
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01-07-14, 08:35 PM
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Lands End Squall "jacket"-hip length with a zip off hood. I works when nothing else will.
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I always have to adjust for cold weather in Central Texas - It could be freezing at the start of your ride and in the 60s by the time you finish - There is one item that I use the most and even carry as a back up to throw over what ever I am wearing for an added layer...
1/4-Zip Hooded Pullover Pack-Away Jacket - Thin Nylon, very light weight, single layer that's packs into its own pocket - You can get them sometimes for less than 20$ - A real steal - Only thing missing on this shell is under arm vents...
1/4-Zip Hooded Pullover Pack-Away Jacket - Thin Nylon, very light weight, single layer that's packs into its own pocket - You can get them sometimes for less than 20$ - A real steal - Only thing missing on this shell is under arm vents...
01-07-14, 08:52 PM
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They are all equally important to me because any one that fails, ruins a ride.
I do like my Hincapie Alpe cap a lot though.
I do like my Hincapie Alpe cap a lot though.
01-08-14, 03:19 AM
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Definitely need to find some good, warm gloves or mitts after this afternoon. The UA gloves and my Northwave cycling gloves didn't help at all in the 30°F temperature. Headed to the LBS tomorrow morning, if they don't have anything its off to the various sporting goods stores.
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Below that I need lobster gloves, or use the Bar Mitts with lighter gloves. The latter actually keeps me warmer, but it limits the hand positions you can use.
Sounds like low 30's will do you though
01-08-14, 06:56 AM
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01-08-14, 07:28 AM
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I'll stick by the original sentiment, Altair, that is more than I would even venture out in. The 30°F yesterday is probably my low limit because of the wind chill factor.
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01-08-14, 07:48 AM
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Even though it's wasn't intended for winter riding, it's my Specialized S-Works shoes. They keep my feet warm without booties. I used to wear Sidi's and wore neoprene booties or covers when the temps were in the 30s. I got the S-Works in the Spring and kept wearing them as it got cooler in the Fall. Suddenly it was in the 30s and no booties!