Originally Posted by
noglider
I do have to solve the hands and feet problems better this year. I'm out there for an hour at a time, and I often have strong winds. The ski helmet is my solution to the head and face problem.
The previous two winters I have dialed in my winter gear outerwear setup:
After riding with a ski helmet for some years, last fall I bought a Bolle "The One" bike helmet with snap-in vent closure panels and winter-weight liner with ear flaps that replaces the summer-weight liner. Ski goggles are also mandatory for me below 15F. In the worst conditions I add a Seirus balaclava
On the hands I've been using Kinco winter work gloves down to 15F, and switch to Hestra lobster mitts from 15F and below. The trigger finger on these mittens is very helpful.
Above 20F I ride mountain bike shoes with an aerogel footbed to thermally isolate the clips. Below 20F I ride with Lake winter boots, which get the job done for my one hour commute down to -10F.