Favorite piece of cold weather apparel
11-06-13, 12:43 PM
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pogies
I have never seen pogies made for drop bar bikes. The pogies that everyone uses up here are strictly for flat bars. I would think that it would be possible to make pogies for drop bars but you'd almost have to limit the rider to using the hoods. If the hole for your hands was large enough to allow you to get to the drops it would be too big. Dunno. In any case, I've not yet seen any such thing.
here's a pic of them in use. My wife doesn't have hers on in this pic but you can see my left hand in my pogies.
here's a pic of them in use. My wife doesn't have hers on in this pic but you can see my left hand in my pogies.
11-06-13, 01:07 PM
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No doubt, it's my polypropylene head/neck gaiter. Been using them for many yrs. Like it so much I have 3 of the same. I wear them too, for non-cycling activities in cold weather. Great b/c it's thin and can be shaped/formed to be a hat (that covers the ears), a balaclava, or just a neck gaiter. I use it as a hat most of the time. Will wear it down to 25 degrees F; below 25 F, I'll wear my true polypropylene balaclava with a thin skull cap under that.
11-06-13, 02:57 PM
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I have never seen pogies made for drop bar bikes. The pogies that everyone uses up here are strictly for flat bars. I would think that it would be possible to make pogies for drop bars but you'd almost have to limit the rider to using the hoods. If the hole for your hands was large enough to allow you to get to the drops it would be too big. Dunno. In any case, I've not yet seen any such thing.
11-06-13, 05:58 PM
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Kenshi, Thanks! Around these parts by the time it gets cold enough to use those, biking with drop bars is over. I may, however be picking up a touring bike that could have drop bars and with that and wider tires I could see myself on some early spring or late fall rides that those bar mitts would be good to have.
11-06-13, 06:10 PM
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We are getting the cold weather here in WI and I've had to dig out the cold weather gear. Long finger gloves, tights, jackets. Today I wore my favorite piece, a Hot Noggen!
Since I have very few follicles to keep the head warm, this really extends my riding season.
What is your favorite piece of cold weather gear?
Since I have very few follicles to keep the head warm, this really extends my riding season.
What is your favorite piece of cold weather gear?
11-06-13, 06:11 PM
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Thanks for starting this thread. You guys have helped me greatly with my worry of what to purchase for winter riding.
11-06-13, 07:20 PM
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I suppose my Lake MXZ303 MTB boots. I put drysuit leg seals around my ankles and over the boot tops to keep water from running down my legs and into the boots. They make all the difference for long winter rain rides. Makes them possible.
Then my Craft baselayer, either LS or SS, depending on temps. I also have an ancient Performance heavy poly jersey. They don't make them any more, too bad.
Then my Craft baselayer, either LS or SS, depending on temps. I also have an ancient Performance heavy poly jersey. They don't make them any more, too bad.
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11-06-13, 08:22 PM
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I have Bar Mitts over my drop bars/brifters. I have shallow drops. My hands are toasty warm in cold weather wearing light gloves. It is a little snug in there but the brifters work.
The Bar Mitts go on/off pretty quickly and they fold flat in case you have a cold morning commute and a warm afternoon return. They take up less room in a pannier than bulky winter gloves.
They are probably OK in a light drizzle but water running down your arms might be an issue in heavier rain. I don't ride in cold wet weather.
The Bar Mitts go on/off pretty quickly and they fold flat in case you have a cold morning commute and a warm afternoon return. They take up less room in a pannier than bulky winter gloves.
They are probably OK in a light drizzle but water running down your arms might be an issue in heavier rain. I don't ride in cold wet weather.
11-06-13, 09:12 PM
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S'true. I wouldn't have them except a wealthy friend sold them to me for $50. I think they were too big for him, or maybe he just took pity on me. I had previously discovered that as long as it's above freezing, even if your feet go completely numb for hours in the rain, you won't lose them. I had done a 200k ACP brevet during which it was 33° and sleeting for maybe 40 miles and just ordinary cold rain the rest of the way.
If you can put a money price on not having serious discomfort, these suckers are pretty cheap at retail
If you can put a money price on not having serious discomfort, these suckers are pretty cheap at retail
11-06-13, 09:18 PM
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Might be worth it. Randonneuring season always starts when it's nasty cold. I don't think we've had one where the temp got above 35F.
I know that those chemical toe warmers don't work. Over my shoes I wear neoprene covers, so you'd think they'd trap heat, but I think it escapes through the cleats.
I know that those chemical toe warmers don't work. Over my shoes I wear neoprene covers, so you'd think they'd trap heat, but I think it escapes through the cleats.
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11-06-13, 09:50 PM
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I used the Little Hotties on my toes today, low 30's when I left. Toes were cold but not so cold I wanted to quit. I have PI covers over the road shoes, too. If I don't want to spend all winter on the trainer, I just may get a pair of the Lakes. My LBS owner raves about them, says they are good down into the single digits for him. I am not so tough, into the 20's would be as cold as I ride outdoors!
11-06-13, 10:25 PM
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Don't know about favorite, but for me the most essential is a good pair of gloves.
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Lobster claw gloves. See avatar.
Mine do! I usually buy Toasty Toes at Home Depot and wear them whenever it gets below 40*. I have leather winter shoes one size too big. I put on Smart Wool socks, stick the Toasty Toes to the top of my socks and carefully slide my feet into the shoes - warm for a couple of hours.
Mine do! I usually buy Toasty Toes at Home Depot and wear them whenever it gets below 40*. I have leather winter shoes one size too big. I put on Smart Wool socks, stick the Toasty Toes to the top of my socks and carefully slide my feet into the shoes - warm for a couple of hours.
11-07-13, 08:53 AM
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We are getting the cold weather here in WI and I've had to dig out the cold weather gear. Long finger gloves, tights, jackets. Today I wore my favorite piece, a Hot Noggen!
Since I have very few follicles to keep the head warm, this really extends my riding season.
What is your favorite piece of cold weather gear?
Since I have very few follicles to keep the head warm, this really extends my riding season.
What is your favorite piece of cold weather gear?
11-07-13, 06:26 PM
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It rarely even freezes out here, so I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer this. But if I had a favorite piece of "cold" weather gear, first place would be my Showers Pass Double Century Jacket. I have warmer jackets for commuting, but for the DC jacket utterly wind and waterproof, yet paper thin enough to easily fit into a seatbag.
A close second would be ... my Icebreaker merino wool jersey.
It rarely even freezes out here, so I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer this. But if I had a favorite piece of "cold" weather gear, first place would be my Showers Pass Double Century Jacket. I have warmer jackets for commuting, but for the DC jacket utterly wind and waterproof, yet paper thin enough to easily fit into a seatbag.
A close second would be ... my Icebreaker merino wool jersey.
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11-07-13, 06:32 PM
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I build everything around a wool jersey. Jacket on top (or nylon shell) if needed. A polypro layer underneath if needed.
And on really cold days, I wear my "c*ck sock" knitted by an ex-GF. But it's gotta be really cold-- thing sorta itches.
And on really cold days, I wear my "c*ck sock" knitted by an ex-GF. But it's gotta be really cold-- thing sorta itches.
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^ That would be a nice addition to my wardrobe if it came in extra small ... on cold days, it's like what Seinfeld once likened to "a frightened turtle." 
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Oh man! This makes me happy/sad!!
I was born in Duncan, grew up in the Cowichan Valley (Maple Bay), and spent some school years at the original Saint Ann's school (now a wonderful farm/care facility) -- taught by the sisters. My grandfather owned a shop (trading post, really) in Cowichan Bay in the late '30s through the early '50s -- I have many childhood memories!
Enough! The sweaters were/are fabulous; you are a fortunate person to have what sounds like an authentic one!
I was born in Duncan, grew up in the Cowichan Valley (Maple Bay), and spent some school years at the original Saint Ann's school (now a wonderful farm/care facility) -- taught by the sisters. My grandfather owned a shop (trading post, really) in Cowichan Bay in the late '30s through the early '50s -- I have many childhood memories!
Enough! The sweaters were/are fabulous; you are a fortunate person to have what sounds like an authentic one!