Recommended Fall Clothing
#1
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Canadian eh?

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Recommended Fall Clothing
Looking for Toronto, Canada appropriate fall clothing.
Recommendations? Deals going on (we do have our bike show fall clearance next week)
Recommendations? Deals going on (we do have our bike show fall clearance next week)
#2
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From: South Bend IN
Bikes: 1976 FRESCHI, 2004 Crumpton.
Expensive, But you will never regret it, cool when warm, warm when cool, warm even when wet.
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
#4
Come on you Spurs!
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Bikes: Trek 2.1, BMC Roadracer SL01
This is what I wear:
14-17°C arm warmers
10-14°C arm warmers,knee warmers, full finger gloves, maybe vest
7-10°C arm warmers,knee warmers, full finger gloves, jacket, merino base layer
0-7°C winter jacket, winter gloves, merino base layer, skull cap, tights
14-17°C arm warmers
10-14°C arm warmers,knee warmers, full finger gloves, maybe vest
7-10°C arm warmers,knee warmers, full finger gloves, jacket, merino base layer
0-7°C winter jacket, winter gloves, merino base layer, skull cap, tights
#5
Pretty similar for me, except subtract 5 C for each.
#6
Expensive, But you will never regret it, cool when warm, warm when cool, warm even when wet.
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
#7
Expensive, But you will never regret it, cool when warm, warm when cool, warm even when wet.
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
I would second this. I have an Earth, Wind and Rider merino jacket with a hood (not a big floppy hood, but one that you can fit under a helmet), and it's a favorite on or off the bike. One of my favorite cycling-related purchases, ever.
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When the team changed their kit I had to think about what I wanted to buy. This is what I got, in this order:
1. Jacket (warm, not just wind resistant but also insulating). This one the sleeves zip off.
2. Wind vest
3. Long sleeve jersey (after getting 3 or 4 sets bib shorts and jerseys, plus arm warmers which I almost never use, plus lycra shoe covers)
I have shoe covers (lycra, knit sock-like covers, and finally insulated booties), long finger gloves (summer and winter - I always wear them, even in summer), and head covers (thin or thick lycra type).
Finally the key for me are 3/4 shorts aka knickers. I have them in the "roubaix" fabric (brushed on the inside so it's a bit more fuzzy, more insulating, wicks moisture away). I have a bunch of those as I wear them from 35-55 deg F, and I rarely ride outside below 35 deg F. Knickers are especially good when it's raining out because they don't get as heavy as tights, and wet they're both about as effective in keeping me warm. Shorts in the cold rain exposes the knee to wind and so it's just a bit too cold.
I find knee warmers leave the (ahem) upper parts cold. A teammate bought some winter weight bib shorts but I haven't heard reports from him. The theory is to combine those with knee warmers to get a modular version of the knickers I have. I can't get team shorts in winter weight so for now I'll stick with the knickers since I have 4-5 pair of current ones.
Keep your torso, hands and feet warm. At 55 deg I'm in shorts but with booties, long sleeve top, wind vest, long gloves, head cover. I prefer some coolness on my arms/legs and a very warm torso.
1. Jacket (warm, not just wind resistant but also insulating). This one the sleeves zip off.
2. Wind vest
3. Long sleeve jersey (after getting 3 or 4 sets bib shorts and jerseys, plus arm warmers which I almost never use, plus lycra shoe covers)
I have shoe covers (lycra, knit sock-like covers, and finally insulated booties), long finger gloves (summer and winter - I always wear them, even in summer), and head covers (thin or thick lycra type).
Finally the key for me are 3/4 shorts aka knickers. I have them in the "roubaix" fabric (brushed on the inside so it's a bit more fuzzy, more insulating, wicks moisture away). I have a bunch of those as I wear them from 35-55 deg F, and I rarely ride outside below 35 deg F. Knickers are especially good when it's raining out because they don't get as heavy as tights, and wet they're both about as effective in keeping me warm. Shorts in the cold rain exposes the knee to wind and so it's just a bit too cold.
I find knee warmers leave the (ahem) upper parts cold. A teammate bought some winter weight bib shorts but I haven't heard reports from him. The theory is to combine those with knee warmers to get a modular version of the knickers I have. I can't get team shorts in winter weight so for now I'll stick with the knickers since I have 4-5 pair of current ones.
Keep your torso, hands and feet warm. At 55 deg I'm in shorts but with booties, long sleeve top, wind vest, long gloves, head cover. I prefer some coolness on my arms/legs and a very warm torso.
#10
Expensive, But you will never regret it, cool when warm, warm when cool, warm even when wet.
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
https://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Ri...-Sleeve-Jersey
https://www.backcountry.com/ibex-shak-t-neck-jersey-mens
#11
Come on you Spurs!
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Bikes: Trek 2.1, BMC Roadracer SL01
This is my merino base layer:
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/MensCl...eneck-mens.jsp
https://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/MensCl...eneck-mens.jsp
#12
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There is a Fall season in Toronto? I thought there are only two seasons there: August and Winter
Seriously though, I don't think you need to over think this. Just get a wind vest (any will do), full finger gloves, and a pair of arm warmers (wool would be best), you are set. The single most useful piece of cool/cold weather cycyling gear I have is a neck gator. It works wonders, and I would suggest you take a look. With that, you can ride into the low single digits.

Seriously though, I don't think you need to over think this. Just get a wind vest (any will do), full finger gloves, and a pair of arm warmers (wool would be best), you are set. The single most useful piece of cool/cold weather cycyling gear I have is a neck gator. It works wonders, and I would suggest you take a look. With that, you can ride into the low single digits.
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