Originally Posted by
ItsJustMe
Wow, I think I'd catch fire if I wore that much in those temps. I'd definitely arrive soaking wet and dehydrated.
Did you read the part where I said it needed updated?
Originally Posted by
mcours2006
Your list is not too far off from mine own. Below -5*C I'd be putting in chemical warmers for my hands (mittens) as well as my feet, even with the neoprene shoe covers.
By far the biggest issues with my commute in extreme temperatures are my hands and feet. The chemical warmers are a godsend.
I got a pair of Specialized Defrosters on clearance a year or so back; big help. Also -- Alpaca wool socks. 3x warmer than merino wool.
Best thing I've found for my hands are bar mitts. Below 25 (Fahrenheit - should've specified); bar mitts and any pair of gloves are more than sufficient.
It rarely gets below 25 here any more, so we can pretty much ride year round.