Originally Posted by
FullGas
use a UA Coldgear long-sleeve shirt as a primary base layer.
best thing I've purachased for winter riding. really like the form-fit and excellent wicking properties.
only problem is that it's almost too warm...temps need to be ~45F or lower or I overheat. above that temp, I can get by with jersey, arm warmers, and wind breaker.
with the UA top, fleece bibs, full-finger gloves, good down to low 30s.
Wow. I wouldn't consider wearing coldgear above 0C / 32F unless it's raining. Usually save it for when it's a lot colder than that. Yesterday's commute was -3C (26F), and the ColdGear, some knit glove liners, and a nylon jacket as windbreaker, and a little too much sweat once I warmed up. Probably should have used a lighter base layer and a heavier windbreaker - really, most of the wind gets through that one.