Cold Weather Clothing
11-13-11 | 09:36 AM
#29
Plays in traffic
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: 1996 Litespeed Classic, 2006 Trek Portland, 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax, 2016 Giant Talon 4
Thank you all. I dont understand this statement:
"It's cheaper to wear padded shorts since I don't have to buy seven pairs of padded tights, and it's easier since I don't need to wash tights after every ride. Plus it's another layer to keep the boys warm."
Are we talking about mtn bike shorts? So do you wear the bibs and then the shorts?
"It's cheaper to wear padded shorts since I don't have to buy seven pairs of padded tights, and it's easier since I don't need to wash tights after every ride. Plus it's another layer to keep the boys warm."
Are we talking about mtn bike shorts? So do you wear the bibs and then the shorts?
No. Not MTB shorts, regular padded spandex cycling shorts. He wears the padded shorts underneath the bib-tights. Since the bike shorts are between him and the bibs, the bibs don't get as nasty and don't need to be washed as often as the shorts. Getting multiple pairs of shorts is cheaper than getting multiple pairs of bib tights.
11-13-11 | 10:16 AM
#30
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From: Westwood MA (just south of Boston)
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No. Not MTB shorts, regular padded spandex cycling shorts. He wears the padded shorts underneath the bib-tights. Since the bike shorts are between him and the bibs, the bibs don't get as nasty and don't need to be washed as often as the shorts. Getting multiple pairs of shorts is cheaper than getting multiple pairs of bib tights.
11-13-11 | 10:38 AM
#32
nashcommguy
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From: nashville, tn
Bikes: Commuters: Fuji Delray road, Fuji Discovery mtb...Touring: Softride Traveler...Road: C-dale SR300
My regular EU size is 43, so I ordered a 44 to allow for thicker socks.
11-14-11 | 05:04 PM
#33
xtrajack
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
I don't have much cycle specific clothing. helmet, J&G rain jacket, dork bands and rain cape are pretty much my cycle specific clothing.
I agree with the general gist of the conversation here---wool, layers.
The hardest part is trying to keep the 3 F's (face, feet, fingers) warm.
I use snowmobiling gloves and mittens for the fingers.
Wool socks with waterproof work boots seem to work for my feet.
I use balaclavas, 180's (ear muffs) face masks in various combinations for my face
It is surprising how little clothing you really need to ride in the winter. I have done my commute at -20 F dressed as described.
I agree with the general gist of the conversation here---wool, layers.
The hardest part is trying to keep the 3 F's (face, feet, fingers) warm.
I use snowmobiling gloves and mittens for the fingers.
Wool socks with waterproof work boots seem to work for my feet.
I use balaclavas, 180's (ear muffs) face masks in various combinations for my face
It is surprising how little clothing you really need to ride in the winter. I have done my commute at -20 F dressed as described.
11-15-11 | 10:50 AM
#34
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Ditto tsl's comments, which I agree with wholeheartedly. Like mtalinm, I wear bib shorts under my (single pair of) unpadded bib tights. In fact, I pretty much wear the same rotation of bib shorts all year round, supplementing with knee warmers, leg warmers, and then the bib tights, depending on temperature.
The only other thing I would add is that for both hands and feet, I strongly support using liner gloves and liner socks underneath the warmer layers. That's made a world of difference for me in both locations.
The only other thing I would add is that for both hands and feet, I strongly support using liner gloves and liner socks underneath the warmer layers. That's made a world of difference for me in both locations.
