stockae92

I went on Nashbar, and got whatever the one that's on sale. Let them be pro team logo, no logo (actually what I prefer), i don't really care. The point is good quality and low price. I bought both arm and leg warm in white, I want those to be matching

TimothyH

Thanks for this. Ordered some just now.

I'm constantly digging through the laundry looking for my SmartWool socks and wasn't aware they made warmers too. If the warmers are like the socks then they should be outstanding.

Seattle Forrest

SmartWool makes a lot of stuff besides socks: gloves, hats, scarves, neck gaitors, etc.

A neck gaitor is a great piece of gear, I fold mine in half and it covers my ears while I ride.

nondes 

Arm warmers - no strong preference

Leg warmers don't work for me. They bunch up around my knees and I feel like Flay in the Gormeghast Trilogy.

martslc

I second performance bike brand, cheap and good quality.

KenshiBiker

I'll second (or third, or whatever) the Smartwool arm warmers. Best, warmest and most comfortable I've used - and I've used several other brands. Leg warmers, I'm currently using Gore. They're pretty good too. I'd like to try some Smartwool leg warmers (if they make them), but since I'm pretty satisfied with the Gore leg warmers, I haven't spent much effort into finding Smartwool leg warmers. I find the Gore leg warmers stay up very well, especially if I put them on before my bibs, and make sure they're pulled up as high as possible (same with the Smartwool arm warmers - put them on before the jersey and pull them up as high as possible).

caloso

Your allusion escapes me, but properly fitting leg warmers shouldn't bunch up. Maybe yours were too big?

Ben I.

I have Pearl Izumi Elite arm warmers and PRO Barrier leg warmers. Both are plently warm, arm warmers are good for 50's and leg warmers are good til at least 40-45 depending on conditions. In both cases though, I've been having trouble with them sliding down. I've stopped wearing leg warmers and just wear 3/4 tights now instead and I like them much better. I still wear the arm warmers but have to pull them up now and then.

Nachoman

I've had the same issue with different brands of leg warmers over the years. The trick for me is to size down, make sure they have a good grip at the top of the warmer, and then to yank them up as high as possible (like actually into your crotch area).

MagicHour

Good tip, works for me, especially if you're on the scrawny side or try other brands with different sizing. Just be careful when sizing down on leg/knee warmers that they aren't too tight or there isn't any weird seams or other irritant that you learn about in the middle of a ride-torture!

Jakedatc

Got a set of arm and knee warmers from Hammer this summer in prep for the fall/spring. They both fit me great and stay up. The knee warmers go much higher than the Adidas set I have been using, like 4" under the shorts and don't budge. Arms have a good gripper on top and don't slide down. had PI ones before that that were also pretty good

robncircus

I had a set of Pearl Izumi ones until a crash retired them after about 13 years of service.

Now I have these: Arm Warmers - Pissei

They are spectacular.

djb

DeFeet smartwool arms and leg warmers, they work very well for this skinny aging guy in the 10-15c range. I like how you can use them as part of a layering system that means more flexibility with fewer, less bulky items--and of course flexibility with varying temps, which around here in sept and oct can vary so much from one day to another, and or part of the same day.

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but as with all clothing, you really have to try stuff out to see how it fits. I have a pair of thinner synthetic arm warmers that I really need to get narrowed up a bit everywhere as they are just a bit too loose, I figure turning them inside out and running along the inner stiitching a bit should do it.

I find as I get older, I notice the cold more and my leg muscles especially appreciate having wool socks and leg warmers, along with various tights I own, to keep everything running well--too cold and the muscles just dont like it. Didnt notice it when younger.

on the path

I found a really nice set of Specialized leg warmers on Ebay for pretty cheap. They are anatomically flexible but don't bunch up, and look good too. They have short zippers at the bottoms so they're easy to put on and take off.

I don't understand the need for arm warmers. Really. For any temps below what's normal for a short sleeve jersey I'll wear a long sleeved base layer, long sleeved jersey, or cycling jacket, never thinking "damm, my elbos are roasting.."

Jakedatc

I know that my long sleeve jersey is too warm sometimes but arm warmers with a normal jersey is good. Or i'll start off in the beginning a bit cool and then the sun comes out and i get moving harder and take them off. or bring them along and put them on later when the temps drop. having adjustable layers is good.

luckily they make thousands of clothing options for everyone to choose what they need

Nachoman

Similarly, if you add up all the times I've worn my arm warmers (which is many), I've only taken them off, a small fraction of times.

wphamilton

Mine are for commuting, cold mornings. Also long weekend rides that start early, although I'm too lazy to do that often. It's easier to just wait till it warms up.

ciderguy

The advantage is that they can be removed or put on as the temperature changes or as you ride harder and get warmer. If you are an expert, you don't even need to stop riding. Some of my winter rides start when it is still dark and end when the sun is nice and warm. They work perfect for this.

Carbonfiberboy 

Voler. Leg warmers are tailored not to bind at the back of the knee. Only ones I've been comfortable in for over 60 miles. I also use their sun sleeves, which work both in hot and cool weather.

gregf83 

Short rides it doesn't matter. 3-5 hr rides however in the fall/winter can have a significant change in temperature where you might want to strip off some clothes. I've been starting with arm warmers at 7am and pulling them down an hour later when I have a 4 min climb on the way to work.

Carbonfiberboy 

Yeah, this time of year I'll be pushing them down on the climbs and pulling them up for descents into foggy valleys. And sometimes it actually gets warm and I'll take them off and stuff them into a pocket. The past couple of summers I've been starting on cool mornings in sun sleeves and leaving them on all day. That works pretty well.

Leg warmers are particularly nice because I can strip them off at the lunch break and fit them in a jersey pocket. Can't do that with tights. I only start in tights if I know it's going to be cold/rainy all day. Pros can strip their leg warmers while they ride. I don't get paid enough to try that.

CarbonPothole

Depends where you live, but overall, Castelli Nanoflex arm and knee warmers. I'm not a big leg warmer fan as that's what bib tights are for, but to each their own.