Here I go first - Todays 19 farenheit ride - My coldest yet - colder to go!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja4.jpg
1st upper layers - capilene underwear + dry fit long sleeve.
1st lower layers - capilene underwear + lycra shorts (friction) + thin, good quality ski socks + thicker, elastic fitting hiking socks.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja2.jpg
The whole thing spread out over the bed.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja5.jpg
10 dollar thinsulate gloves (Head ... or whatever brand)
Flat ear muffs + Silk ski mask + Ski hat + some scarf + clear goggles

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja.jpg
300 weight polar (columbia) with some windstopping fabric inside.
Snug, warm fleece pants from target (I think they call them activity pants ...) very warm
High visibility vest for being a "visible" ninja.

I was planning another layer with a track suit jacket, but it was too warm for 19F!!! The implication of that is I do have enough clothing to go UNDER 19F! YAY!!


Dorky ... yes
Visible ... Yes
Comfortable ... yes
Sweat free? .... depends how fast are you going. I dont like "wind stop" tech unless I am skiiing ...

I like the fact that many of my ski gear can be used for biking ...

Come on ... show me your ninja setup!

Your are hardcore man! A salute to you. BTW, I think you look more like a terrorist than a Ninja. Sorry.

Steve
-is it spring yet? is it spring yet?

I have a similar setup, only my goggles are from the hardware store, and most of my gear isn't so posh. Still, I wear similar amounts and layers of clothing. I wear combat boots and wool hiking socks rather than clipless cycling shoes, however.

My normal gear is:

1 pair Underarmour tights
1 pair corduroy pants
1 underarmour turtleneck
1 wool sweater
1 lightweight waterproof shell jacket
1 fleece earband
1 lightweight knit balaclava thingy
1 pair hardware store woodshop goggles
1 pair heavyweight wool socks
1 pair combat boots
1 pair full finger cycling gloves
1 Chrome "messenger" bag

If it is colder, I can add other layers. I have a couple of fleece pullovers or other sweaters of varying weights. I'm probably going to buy some ski pants I found for cheap at a thrift shop, and I have a pair of Sugoi SubZero tights and a much beefier pair of gloves and a thicker face mask thingy.

I don't have a picture of my gear all laid out, but I do have a ridiculous picture of myself in my light mask, googles, and helmet.

http://conventioncostumes.asyoulikeitkc.com/gallery/albums/PersonalPics/100_0012.jpg
I was running all around the house last Saturday with this gear on, yelling "Yeaaargh!" and frightening the cats and making my husband think I'd lost the better part of my mind.

No helmet?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja.jpg

That is before helmet ... helmet was placed on mellon after pic.

It is what you had to say, or are you going to show your setup? :D

I have a similar setup, only my goggles are from the hardware store, and most of my gear isn't so posh. Still, I wear similar amounts and layers of clothing. I wear combat boots and wool hiking socks rather than clipless cycling shoes, however.

My normal gear is:

1 pair Underarmour tights
1 pair corduroy pants
1 underarmour turtleneck
1 wool sweater
1 lightweight waterproof shell jacket
1 fleece earband
1 lightweight knit balaclava thingy
1 pair hardware store woodshop goggles
1 pair heavyweight wool socks
1 pair combat boots
1 pair full finger cycling gloves
1 Chrome "messenger" bag

If it is colder, I can add other layers. I have a couple of fleece pullovers or other sweaters of varying weights. I'm probably going to buy some ski pants I found for cheap at a thrift shop, and I have a pair of Sugoi SubZero tights and a much beefier pair of gloves and a thicker face mask thingy.

I don't have a picture of my gear all laid out, but I do have a ridiculous picture of myself in my light mask, googles, and helmet.

http://conventioncostumes.asyoulikeitkc.com/gallery/albums/PersonalPics/100_0012.jpg
I was running all around the house last Saturday with this gear on, yelling "Yeaaargh!" and frightening the cats and making my husband think I'd lost the better part of my mind.


The glasses behind the goggles are surreal, a nice touch.

Steve
-just rode in 60 degreee weather

Without the glasses, I would not make it to work alive. I'm effectively blind without them.

I'll be posting mine soon, but ninja setup doesn't come out for 19f (-7c). I need 5 to 10c colder before full face and 300 weight polartec. Guess it comes from working in the arctic in feb. where the daytime highs are -40c.

Ohhh.. can I play?

http://www.jeeptraveler.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_TurkeyRide3s.jpg

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=155668

I was determined to ride today and yesterday, it's below 40 deg F here and the windchill is pretty fierce, also today it rained. I rode with a tshirt, thick sweatshirt, coolmax cap, helmet, jeans cuffed in wool socks and sneakers. It was freaking COOOLD but I made it a little over half an hour each day for my workout. I'll definitely be puting on a rain layer and hooking up a balaclava you folks are wearing, they look warm.

Also my current ride is a Specialized Ninja, but she's a big funny looking ninja so it's hard for her to be invisible.

Give us your ninja face!!

Who's going to say it first? "Luke, I am your father."

Do those hardware store goggles fog up?

I am making a collage and turning it into my new wallpaper with this

Keep it coming

for Cycle Ninja, even mere google strap deadly weapon! :)

If I were you huhenio, my feet would be cold without booties at that temperature! Are your feet staying warm enough?

Not me but a buddy of mine locally:

http://www.ncf.ca/~af895/LJ/OrangeLamp.jpg

I need to get kitted out like that...

for Cycle Ninja, even mere google strap deadly weapon! :)

If I were you huhenio, my feet would be cold without booties at that temperature! Are your feet staying warm enough?


i wonder also. even with all those clothes my feet would stop me in my tracks.

motocross goggles seem to be popular

Ohhh.. can I play?

http://www.jeeptraveler.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_TurkeyRide3s.jpg



Is that a black wash cloth over the helmet? Wow! I have a similar polar tech swatch on the INSIDE of the helmet.

True ninjas scoff at such protection! A t-shirt and shorts would be far more ninjaesque. You guys look way more like cyborg terrorist exterminators, or something equivalent.
I'd show you a picture of my TRUE ninja setup, but my fingers don't work for half an hour after I get off the bike....

Is that a black wash cloth over the helmet? Wow! I have a similar polar tech swatch on the INSIDE of the helmet.


It's a Head Sokz (http://headsokz.com/)

for Cycle Ninja, even mere google strap deadly weapon! :)

If I were you huhenio, my feet would be cold without booties at that temperature! Are your feet staying warm enough?

The 2 pair of socks make my feet BOIL. I really appreciate ventilation. It was a tad chilly at first, but as soon as I started moving, my feet felt nice and toasty.

I do have unusually warm feet, and ventilation is a must. I wear thick sandals with thick socks in winter, providing is dry.

True ninjas scoff at such protection! A t-shirt and shorts would be far more ninjaesque. You guys look way more like cyborg terrorist exterminators, or something equivalent.
I'd show you a picture of my TRUE ninja setup, but my fingers don't work for half an hour after I get off the bike....

YOU WILL BE TERMINATED!!! :eek:

Thanks for the pictures, I showed them to my wife and she no longers thinks I am nuts, or at least alone in being nuts!

Ninja must carry sword rule 1


http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6978/img50mr.th.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img50mr.jpg)

Do those hardware store goggles fog up?

Only when I'm stuck at a traffic light, and then I just lift them up a bit and they unfog. As soon as I'm rolling again, they'll stay clear. They have vents in the sides to help stop them from steaming up.

I'm planning to wash them with some RainEx pretty shortly, too, which should help.

Here I go first - Todays 19 farenheit ride - My coldest yet - colder to go!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja4.jpg
1st upper layers - capilene underwear + dry fit long sleeve.
1st lower layers - capilene underwear + lycra shorts (friction) + thin, good quality ski socks + thicker, elastic fitting hiking socks.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja2.jpg
The whole thing spread out over the bed.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja5.jpg
10 dollar thinsulate gloves (Head ... or whatever brand)
Flat ear muffs + Silk ski mask + Ski hat + some scarf + clear goggles

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a162/huhenio/BikeNinja.jpg
300 weight polar (columbia) with some windstopping fabric inside.
Snug, warm fleece pants from target (I think they call them activity pants ...) very warm
High visibility vest for being a "visible" ninja.



I was planning another layer with a track suit jacket, but it was too warm for 19F!!! The implication of that is I do have enough clothing to go UNDER 19F! YAY!!


Dorky ... yes
Visible ... Yes
Comfortable ... yes
Sweat free? .... depends how fast are you going. I dont like "wind stop" tech unless I am skiiing ...

I like the fact that many of my ski gear can be used for biking ...

Come on ... show me your ninja setup!

I'll have to settle with pics I got off the net. Friday, six-mile, 8:30 a.m. commute was at 17 degrees. The storm had come the night before depositing a good amount of snow. I've been wearing cold weather gear for a few weeks now and I only had to new additions make their first appearance this time. I just got the Psolar face mask and the Santini leg warmers in the mail the day before. The face mask works as advertised, warming the air you take in. It's windproof, which I'm finding is much more important than inches and inches of insulation. The Santini legwarmers are turning out to be the best cold weather investment I've made. Their also windproof and perfect. I've been using the Mountain Hardware XCR gloves for a few weeks now. Their fully waterproof and the gauntlet cuff is a must-have. But even these bad boys still can leave my fingers a bit cold.
I wore a Craft S3 turtleneck and a $20 Altrec lightly insulated rain jacket on top. Halfway up the first hill, I could tell I'd be shedding the jacket.
On the bottom I wore a pair of Santini CX bibshorts(the most comfortable and durable bibshorts I've ever tried), the leg warmers, and a pair of mountainbiking shorts. These were an old pair of Trek shorts make out of a tough material. I find wearing mountainbike shorts helps keep the nads and the quads out of the wind.
On the feet I wore a pair of Head (Smartwool) hiking socks and my Northwave Grizzleys. I wasn't sure wether the roads would be wet, snowy or icy, so I wore my Outdoor Designs Raptor XCR gators. These gators are fairly close fitting, and prevent water from enterring from the tops of the shoes.

I got through 80 percent of the commute fine. But on one downhill section, a clearing to my right created a nasty crosswind that combined with the black icepatch I was riding through, was enough to have me find myself sliding on my backside alside my bike quicker than I imagined possible. Like I said, it was a downhill section so I seemed to slide forever. Thankfully, it was all black ice and smooth road surface so it was just like sliding on a hockey rink. As I slid, I had time to try to figure out what was the most expensive piece of equipment I was wearing, and how to keep that particular piece of gear off of the road surface should it turn abrasive.
I have a pair of Nokian studs coming in the mail Monday, so if what I read is true, these little mishaps will be dramatically reduced. It better, because the Maine winter will just be more of the same.

I like the shoes ... alot!! I would get me some tights too ... they look really eronomic and comfortable...

But you have to give use your best ninja face. ...!

ok ok ok now who thinks of diggin out a camera when your all suited up???

Geeesh might have the get the G/F out and shoot me (WITH THE CAMERA!)

whew that was close!

I'd take a pic, but I'm so damn Ninja-stealth that no currently available photographic equipment is able to capture an image of me. It's possible I might show up as a blip on radar. Seriously, the next week is warming up, so I'll wait till the next cold snap to snap a pic.
The bike is the real show stopper though. Got me some Nokon cables coming in. Avid Flak Jackets didn't prove to be so waterproof in the last rain storm. I have a Dremel tool coming in through Ebay, so I'll be boring out the cable stops to run a full-housing setup.
As soon as I get an adaptor from Old Man Mountain racks, I'll be able to mount the rear rack using the rear wheel quick release, making room for me to install the rear Avid BB5 disc brake caliper.

I'll get my ninja pics up soon. But in the meantime, you can check out this webpage dedicated to ninjas. realultimatepower.net (http://www.realultimatepower.net/index4.htm)

ok ok ok now who thinks of diggin out a camera when your all suited up???

Geeesh might have the get the G/F out and shoot me (WITH THE CAMERA!)

whew that was close!

I do ... now is too hot on the east coast for ninjas on the road

Midwest is more like apollo 11

http://www.omnicast.net/~tmcfadden/Ninja.jpg

http://www.wulfheir.com/pics/ninja.JPG

Wulfheir, you look like you are ready to flip out, scream and wail on a guitar. That's Real Ulimate Power.

Hey, I can be mean AND totally sweet.

Hmmm, guess it pays to read the initial threads of....anyhow here is my contribution...

-7 F on 11/25/05. Got to try my new TNF Mountain Light Parka. For a detailed list of what else I wore that day....go to....

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=153960&page=2&pp=25

It's the #30 reply.

Hmmm, guess it pays to read the initial threads of....anyhow here is my contribution...

-7 F on 11/25/05. Got to try my new TNF Mountain Light Parka. For a detailed list of what else I wore that day....go to....

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=153960&page=2&pp=25

It's the #30 reply.

You look like you're going to beat someone with a stick. :D

Silverexpress, what is that between the spokes on your rear wheel? A belt drive attachment?

Silverexpress, what is that between the spokes on your rear wheel? A belt drive attachment?

Yes. I know it's like I'm cheating, but here are my reasons....

1. I go further on less gas.
2. Latest Hybrid technology
3. Adds 25 lbs to my bike which translates to more of a workout
4. No showers at work. So I putter in the morn'in and pedal leisuraly home.
5. When I get the dreaded call on my cell from the wife..."Get yer axx home now. I'm sick and tired of you screwing around on a damn bike. If your not home in an hour, you'll find all your bikes out on the middle of the street".
6. It's for emergencies (2.5 yr old at home. Never know what he's gonna knock over)

nuff said.

Yes. I know it's like I'm cheating, but here are my reasons....

No, I find it fascinating. Do you use the motor in snow/ice? Do you have the usual cold starting issues as automobiles (I realize you can always jump start it or just pedal :))? I always thought one advantage of a bike over a motorcycle is the ability to ride in all (winter) conditions. Did you ever try to find out if your homeowners insurance will cover any incident if you're using your motor and get into trouble?

No, I find it fascinating. Do you use the motor in snow/ice? Do you have the usual cold starting issues as automobiles (I realize you can always jump start it or just pedal :))? I always thought one advantage of a bike over a motorcycle is the ability to ride in all (winter) conditions. Did you ever try to find out if your homeowners insurance will cover any incident if you're using your motor and get into trouble?

Hi Jakub, I posted my reply to you in the following thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=1883032#post1883032

Sorry if I sounded like I took your question personally. It's not easy to hold back at times because the bike is a product of my imagination, and wants. It is essentially an image of my persona, and so when it is questioned....I feel it as an attack. Weird huh. :)

Cool, cool. Thanks for the answer.

I just got the Psolar face mask and the Santini leg warmers in the mail the day before. The face mask works as advertised, warming the air you take in. It's windproof, which I'm finding is much more important than inches and inches of insulation.

Jesse, I went out and bought a Psolarx face mask from an outdoor surplus store. I have a question regarding the build, and fit.

First off, the build. I noticed that on their site, and on the box, it shows the filter element protruding slightly beyond the exterior of the mask. On the one I purchased, the "net" is stitched flush to the polartec material. So the filter resides well inside the mask. Is it the same with yours?

2nd, how are you suppose to wear it? Does the filter go over your nose, under it, or is the filter suppose to be in front and against your mouth? Finally, do you breath with your nose or with your mouth?