TransitBiker

So, i've decided to make a list (photos to come) of my winter gear after reading numerous winter cycling threads.


I have 2x of these

They are a life saving thing, especially when the temperatures dip below freezing. I also wear them out when snow shoveling etc if needed. Very comfortable.


Then i have a black knit mets hat similar to this one: I put this on in leu of helmet pads, but only when it's below freezing.
Here is a photo of me wearing it: With head liner and helmet:

Then i have a smaller mets knit skull cap that i picked up at the team store on 42nd across from bryant park. Here it is with the headliner, yes i was out on a bike trip in this photo:

I have another knit hat that sits in between these two for warmth. The top of this one can be seen here: It used to have a pom on the top, which i removed for use with helmet, and it says "sonic" on it, which is "cool"

In those photos you can see me wearing my north face triclimate jacket and the vest i sometimes wear over it. I can also wear the vest over sweat jacket(s), or just the liner of the triclimate. This all depends on humidity, wind, absolute temperature, and the trip i intend to make.

A bit later i will take photos of my gloves & thermal pants so you can get an idea of what works & how i use them.

Regardless of clothing, i always wear my crocs bistro, as they have excellent grip on pedals, anti-slip on slick surfaces (great for those wet areas on floors that happen in winter near store entrances). They are great at blocking wind as a result of not having any fabric, plus weigh all most nothing.

- Andy

TransitBiker

Busy few days upcoming, will take some photos after i'm in for the day tomorrow if possible... Volunteering at polling place for 2 hours. It's walkable, which is fun!

- Andy

acidfast7

my winter gear for upper body the hood fits under my helmet for when temps are below 0°C

TransitBiker

That looks comfy, where to purchase?

- Andy

acidfast7

This years model is here:

CRAFT VL LEISURE FZ HD M och andra Herr på stadium.se

What is Vasaloppet:

Vasaloppet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TransitBiker

Wow, that is an amazingly tall price, i think i am too short for it!

Neat info on the race, funny enough i use most of my cycling warm stuff outside not riding too. The big difference is constant wind vs none or not as much.

- Andy

acidfast7

Not so tall ... 10 pints of beer or a reasonable dinner for two with wine

I find CRAFT quite durable for the cost ... I've probably got 500 commutes with the jacket and still looks good enough to wear around town if it's not stinky.

bmthom.gis

I like that magic 8 ball helmet. I'm glad it doesn't get that cold here. I'm sure I'll have a few mornings in the 20s, and anything below that I'll skip the ride. The few times I have been out when it is that cold I just felt beat up the whole way...granted it was mtn biking.

rumrunn6

I need to cover the bridge of my nose when it's really cold, so face masks & balaclavas with eye and mouth holes are my preference. Walmart sells them cheap. I eventually found more upscale better products, but still I found covering my nose really important

bmthom.gis

This is the coat I picked up for this year
Men's SELECT Thermal Barrier Jacket, 2013 - Pearl Izumi

The front is wind and waterproof, the back is more of a mesh to help reduce sweating. Having worn it on 1 ride so far, I am quite impressed. I think it is heavy enough to wear when layered with other things to keep me plenty comfortable in my climate.

TransitBiker

I breathe out of my nose only, keeps it warm, i find.


It's all ready dipped into the 40's here a few times. My uptown is in shop getting all new spokes on rear wheel, so i'll miss the first nights of below freezing. I have a fuji RLX helmet for warm rides.

I am alcohol free, but i do see the long term benefit of quality products that are not low end/low price. My nutcase helmet for example, not cheap, but it has all the right features and level of protection for serious frequent trips in/with traffic.

I have seen many of these around. I am not sure if it would be worth the cost for me due to me all ready having a pretty decent set of stuff i can use. Same goes for the other jacket. I don't mind saving up for a durable quality thing, but it has to fill a need.

I am going to take photos of my hats, gloves, thermal pants etc in a bit. Some do need replacing from years of wear.

- Andy

icepick_trotsky 

That price is in swedish crowns, I think. That comes out to like $100.

acidfast7

Yeah, like 10 pints or a dinner for two.

Stockholm, good times

edit: Swedes are the only people I know that end a price with ":-" versus SEK. The Danes always seem to use DKK and the Norwegians NOK. Not sure why

bmthom.gis

I am not sure I would have gotten my coat if i had to pay anywhere near retail price for it. But it is proving a good investment since i had no warm cycling clothes

TransitBiker

Not so crazy after all. My north face rain coat was around that price.

- Andy

TransitBiker

My "sonic" hat sitting on the newer of my two headliners. This hat is warmer than the small knit cap and thinner than the larger knit hat. It breathes a lot better than both, but in super cold it lets in too much air, so this one is only used down to around 25 degrees.


In single digits i may use this to guard my neck from airflow... I put it in with the ear bits pointing up over my blood flow areas.

This scarf is massive warm and i cannot put on inside, i use it in single digit temps only:

Black thermal pants from target a few years back:

I have a blue pair which is thicker and a more snug elastic band at top and at ankles, makes for a slimmer fit. Photo to come, it's in laundry.

My medium gloves, good for anything below freezing. My smaller thinner gloves (laundry also) can ft inside these:

Arctic weather gloves, only ever needed them two times, thin gloves can fit in these as well:

I gotta get photos of my blue thermal pants, my (reversible) vest by itself, thermal shirt, and a few other things. I will get them later or tomorrow.

- Andy