What do you wear to keep warm (no on your bike) ?
What is a good material , brand ?
lc4
2011-05-07 08:15:00 UTC
One67
2011-05-07 11:08:00 UTC
I put a flanny on over my singlet
Aussieduke
2011-05-07 11:14:00 UTC
You may laugh, but get a neck sock/warmer.....no crap, worth it's weight in gold. Even if you have vented leathers like mine,the neck sock abates the wind chill on the neck and under helmet area. It's also easy to stow away under seat etc half way through your ride when it warms up mid morning.
ktmguy
2011-05-07 11:20:00 UTC
In Townsville most bikes I see when it is getting cooler changing from flip flps to jandals and also wear a T-shirt instead of sunscreen.
2bigalow
2011-05-07 14:55:00 UTC
Post missing.
zoddas
2011-05-07 15:25:00 UTC
Nothing beats 100% wool underwear.
Just remember to buy quality stuff that don't itch.
Just remember to buy quality stuff that don't itch.
jambox
2011-05-07 15:27:00 UTC
Layer up with clothing. It helps if its thin layers as well otherwise you will feel like the Michelin man.
preey
2011-05-07 15:43:00 UTC
Does it get that cold in Australia ?
rocketchick
2011-05-07 17:04:00 UTC
Try gerbings heated clothing...
lc4
2011-05-08 04:58:00 UTC
Post missing.
loony888
2011-05-08 05:05:00 UTC
Post missing.
MrZ32
2011-05-08 07:17:00 UTC
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Aussieduke
2011-05-08 07:44:00 UTC
Post missing.
lc4
2011-05-08 12:40:00 UTC
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lc4
2011-05-08 12:43:00 UTC
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Anata
2011-05-08 17:48:00 UTC
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loony888
2011-05-09 07:47:00 UTC
i love riding in chilly weather, just have to remember there's nowhere near as much grip!
Paddy Field
2011-05-12 06:40:00 UTC
Get yourself some winter weight cycle clothing - It's got long sleeves, low back jacket, and yes, tights. The lycra slips into leather/goretex jackets a treat and it's not at all bulky. Good for 10 degree days, below that a BMW heated waistcoat (uses carbon filiments instead of the uncomfortable wire heating elements in cheap heated clothing). Heated grips/hand guards are wonderful too.
Willh
2011-05-12 10:32:00 UTC
Are you guys serious. When I start commuting in the spring It's -5C in the mornings. Usual temp. now is 5-7C most mornings.
Gloves, jacket, hoodie, neck-warmer, heated grips, hand-guards, breath-guard in helmet. Wool long johns and snowboard pants for longer trips.
I hate riding in above 30C, everyone else on the road turns into mindless zombies.
Gloves, jacket, hoodie, neck-warmer, heated grips, hand-guards, breath-guard in helmet. Wool long johns and snowboard pants for longer trips.
I hate riding in above 30C, everyone else on the road turns into mindless zombies.
lc4
2011-05-14 17:50:00 UTC
We're having winter weather that just won't let go; it's 12 noon and 43F (5C) on my backyard thermometer and raining. I'm taking the car. If it weren't raining I'd take the BMW and wear my Aerostich suit with a fleece sweater.
If you're riding a naked bike, it's layering that will keep you warm. Start with good quality wool or silk underwear and add as necessary. If you get caught out, newspapers make a good emergency layer of warmth. Adding a rain jacket is very helpful too.
And, could someone translate jandals and double pluggers for me? Never heard of em...
If you're riding a naked bike, it's layering that will keep you warm. Start with good quality wool or silk underwear and add as necessary. If you get caught out, newspapers make a good emergency layer of warmth. Adding a rain jacket is very helpful too.
And, could someone translate jandals and double pluggers for me? Never heard of em...
matt_black
2011-05-15 07:37:00 UTC
And, could someone translate jandals and double pluggers for me? Never heard of em...[/quote]
I think you call them Flip Flops in the US?
Double Pluggers are the heavy duty industrial version
I think you call them Flip Flops in the US?
Double Pluggers are the heavy duty industrial version