Originally Posted by
MulliganAl
I've been making trips to REI and Performance Bike to get the right combination of layers and I think I'm narrowing it down. I purchased a Showers Pass Transit Jacket which seems to be pretty nice. I also purchased a set of leg warmers that on my first day out I think were the best investment I could have made.
I'm now looking for some medium cool/cold weather gloves and most importantly I was wondering how most folks keep their heads warm?
I have the predecessor to the Transit jacket and I like it because of the excellent flow-through ventilation it provides, when needed, with the large back vent and pit zips. With an Under Armour coldwear compression base layer and a short-sleeve jersey, it will handle into the 40's for me. With different layers, it'll work into the low 30's, upper 20's.
For gloves, I have pair from Performance Bike that I think are called Zonda, IIRC. They're okay for 40's or low 50's. I have a set of Novara lobster gloves form REI for colder temperatures.
A skull cap works if it covers the ears well, but a balaclava works great.