What is your sorta-cold weather jacket/top?
12-02-16, 09:23 PM
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Thanks for the info. I do have a vest with mesh back but was looking for the extra warmth of long sleeves - that's why I was thinking of combining the 2 and sewing the mesh onto the jacket.
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The Arc'Teryx Darter jacket is just that - wind block on the front of the arms and torso but stretchy and very breathable across the back of the garment. It is my favorite piece of gear right now. I would own a second one if they weren't discontinued.
7Mesh Synergy Jersey and Castelli Alpha Wind Jersey are similar in concept. Each have varying amounts of insulation. These are not inexpensive though. Gore might have an option and I'm sure there are others.
You could also do a windblock base layer like the Craft Active Extreme 2.0 WS. It has windstop in the front across the torso and shoulders.
There are lots of options out there but the manufacturers see cyclists coming from a mile away and don't give the stuff away.
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12-03-16, 04:21 PM
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This is what I wear when the temps go under 30F degrees. https://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...oof?a=1024646:)
12-03-16, 09:49 PM
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I have been commuting in the Philadelphia area for about 10 years. I have ridden down to 0°F. As said before, layers are key. Something that wicks near the skin, then warm layers, then a wind blocking layer. For gloves you can't beat lobster claw style. They keep your fingers warm, yet allow you to shift and brake with ease.
This year I got a Gore jacket:
GORE BIKE WEAR Phantom 2.0 SO Jacket
This thing rocks. It dose indeed block the wind 100%, but does not lock in moisture like a hefty bag. It is a miracle. This one also has removable sleeves. The cool thing is that it has little short sleeves under the regular ones. They prevent you from looking like the Village People when you take the sleeves off. Very nice. It also has the three pockets in the back, which I like.
Ride Safe,
Joe
This year I got a Gore jacket:
GORE BIKE WEAR Phantom 2.0 SO Jacket
This thing rocks. It dose indeed block the wind 100%, but does not lock in moisture like a hefty bag. It is a miracle. This one also has removable sleeves. The cool thing is that it has little short sleeves under the regular ones. They prevent you from looking like the Village People when you take the sleeves off. Very nice. It also has the three pockets in the back, which I like.
Ride Safe,
Joe
12-03-16, 09:53 PM
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Ride Safe,
Joe
12-04-16, 02:45 PM
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So, I'll admit it. I'm a bit of a pansy living in southern cali, so I don't know how to deal with "cold" weather very well. I say that before everyone from ANY other part of the country (except maybe hawaii or PR) tells me about how cold it gets there yadda yadda...
Anyway, I am new to commuting to work every day and I leave at about 5:30am, so the recent mornings has been in the high 30's (I know right!). My current jacket/hoodie is great starting out, but I am soon sweating profusely around the torso while having painfully cold, numb hands.
So my question is: should I just deal with it or are there other performance/light jacket options? What do you wear while riding your commute?
Anyway, I am new to commuting to work every day and I leave at about 5:30am, so the recent mornings has been in the high 30's (I know right!). My current jacket/hoodie is great starting out, but I am soon sweating profusely around the torso while having painfully cold, numb hands.
So my question is: should I just deal with it or are there other performance/light jacket options? What do you wear while riding your commute?
12-05-16, 09:37 AM
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So over the weekend I happened to be near the outlets, and I picked up this at the Puma outlet for $40: ACTIVE StretchLITE Storm Jacket - US
it was mid-40's this morning, and with just a long sleeve cotton/poly shirt under and my very warm ski gloves, it was a very comfortable ride! I guess I didn't realize that the vast majority of keeping warm/cool is managing airflow. I don't have access to a shower when I get to work, so making sure I'm not drenched in sweat when i arrive is just as important as being warm. The long sleeve shirt was a little clammy once I got moving, seems that I could find a better base layer for wicking moisture. I see a lot of mentions for merino wool, would this work better?
Thanks again for everyone's comments and suggestions, I have made a huge leap in determining the optimum kit.
it was mid-40's this morning, and with just a long sleeve cotton/poly shirt under and my very warm ski gloves, it was a very comfortable ride! I guess I didn't realize that the vast majority of keeping warm/cool is managing airflow. I don't have access to a shower when I get to work, so making sure I'm not drenched in sweat when i arrive is just as important as being warm. The long sleeve shirt was a little clammy once I got moving, seems that I could find a better base layer for wicking moisture. I see a lot of mentions for merino wool, would this work better?
Thanks again for everyone's comments and suggestions, I have made a huge leap in determining the optimum kit.
12-05-16, 09:59 AM
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I have a really useful Brooks brand, 1/4 zip? 1/2 zip? quilted, long sleeve, top made for running, I think. it's more of a shirt but I can wear a layer or even two under it
12-05-16, 10:39 AM
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Find some sort of short sleeve wicking shirt and you'll probably be good. Long sleeves seem to be too warm most of the time for active sports when worn under another layer. Good for an outer layer.
Merino is a good insulator and it doesn't smell but I don't find especially breathable. Wicking poly t-shirt under wind resistant layer and you are good to go. I like EMS tech wick stuff but everyone makes some equivalent:
EMS Men's Techwick Essentials Short-Sleeve Crew Free Shipping on Everything!
Merino is a good insulator and it doesn't smell but I don't find especially breathable. Wicking poly t-shirt under wind resistant layer and you are good to go. I like EMS tech wick stuff but everyone makes some equivalent:
EMS Men's Techwick Essentials Short-Sleeve Crew Free Shipping on Everything!
12-27-16, 08:44 PM
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The biggest improvement this year - Bar Mitts (extreme)
, which allow me to use a thin liner under my regular long-finger cycling gloves rather than winter gloves or lobster mitts, both of which limit dexterity to the point it's not comfortable. Again, with the Bar Mitts my hands don't feel "warm", until I take one out to wipe my nose or get my water bottle, then the difference is hugely noticeable. I've been debating whether to use a handwarmer packet in each one when it gets colder . . . 
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01-12-17, 10:29 PM
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I'm currently looking for one myself, I had the Pearl Izumi Barrier WxB with the detachable hood held on by buttons. After like the 2nd time removing the hood the buttons ripped right off the jacket, well one of them. I'm a little cautious about buying a new one but it worked great with a thermal long sleeve in pretty cold conditions once you get going it traps the heat pretty good and is super easy to pack and store.
