Arm Warmers

spasypaddy

Any suggestions to arm warmers?

would these be suitable?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... m%20Warmer

currently i were a nike pro underneath what ever top im wearing, and i have my winter coat sorted for when its raining but if its not raining are these going to keep me warm?

el_presidente

mate, they are arm warmers, there's not much to think about really is there?

but fit is important might be a good idea to try them on in a shop rather than buy online as if they're too big it will be a right pain

fosmaal

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

Gussio

I have a pair of Assos arm warmers. They are excellent, both in terms of warmth and that they do not slip down. They also say Assos on the side, which distracts people from looking at the rest of my threadbare kit

star_rover

Better to get some made of merino, or that are lined with roubaix. that way they will actually keep your arms warm.

Gussio

star_rover wrote:

Better to get some made of merino, or that are lined with roubaix. that way they will actually keep your arms warm.

The only Roubaix I know is a city in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. What is this new wonder fabric?

Pagem

Gussio wrote:

star_rover wrote:

Better to get some made of merino, or that are lined with roubaix. that way they will actually keep your arms warm.

The only Roubaix I know is a city in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. What is this new wonder fabric?

please tell me you're joking.

i think you might already know what this stuff is:

http://www.amazon.com/Assos-Roubaix-Arm ... B00070IT4C

spasypaddy

star_rover wrote:

Better to get some made of merino, or that are lined with roubaix. that way they will actually keep your arms warm.

ok can you recommend some then please?

Pagem

i'm sure someone will cry or get upset at this mention, but i'd recommend assoss arm warmers.

Gussio

*sigh* ....it was tongue in cheek. Clearly not as funny as I thought.

el_presidente

Gussio wrote:

*sigh* ....it was tongue in cheek. Clearly not as funny as I thought.

Clearly you need to work on your messageboard technique

spasypaddy

fosmaal wrote:

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

what do you recommend for the winter then?

el_presidente

spasypaddy wrote:

fosmaal wrote:

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

what do you recommend for the winter then?

wear two pairs

Gussio

el_presidente wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

fosmaal wrote:

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

what do you recommend for the winter then?

wear two pairs

Now who is being "funny"?

el_presidente

Gussio wrote:

el_presidente wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

fosmaal wrote:

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

what do you recommend for the winter then?

wear two pairs

Now who is being "funny"?

I was deadly serious. If necessary you can stretch one over your bonce as an emergency skullcap to ward off hypothermia

messier0101

I've got a pair of Gore arm-warmers, lovely piece of clothing....

andyp

I'd recommend these from Prendas;

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ty ... 14&ID=1037

They are very cheap and very warm and fit better than most lycra (Roubaix or not ) armwarmers.

If you do go down the Merino wool route then these from Solo are pretty good;

http://www.solocc.com/product.cfm?cat_id=3&id=4

Gussio

el_presidente wrote:

Gussio wrote:

el_presidente wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

fosmaal wrote:

I have a pair and they are fine for spring/autum, when it just starts to get chilly.

what do you recommend for the winter then?

wear two pairs

Now who is being "funny"?

I was deadly serious. If necessary you can stretch one over your bonce as an emergency skullcap to ward off hypothermia

*narrows eyes* you may be onto something there....why stop at two pairs....?

star_rover

I'd second the Solo's
or these from Ibex
http://tinyurl.com/29egeq

andrewgturnbull

Pagem wrote:

i'm sure someone will cry or get upset at this mention, but i'd recommend assoss arm warmers.

Hi there.

I wouldn't usually recommend Assos as it's usually just too darn expensive.

But! My Assos arm warmers are over 5 years old and have been through about a squillion 40c washes - and they still stay up!

There is nothing more irritating than arm warmers than don't stay up - so but the Assos ones. They're only about £20 - or at least they were 5 years ago.

Cheers, Andy

baudman

Netti work, stay up and were cheaper than Assos (although I'd prefer the Assos if I had the dough).

Cyclegent

I find jacket sleeves work quite well, with the added advantage of being attached to a jacket...

Pagem

Cyclegent wrote:

I find jacket sleeves work quite well, with the added advantage of being attached to a jacket...

true. but arm warmers are infinitely better than a jacket for certain conditions and temperatures.

the fact they fit snug means they trap air and therefore are better at keeping your arms warm.

on early morning rides, late or early in the year (which are chilly to begin with but warm up later), the ability to easily roll down or take off the arm warmers is great and most practical.

you sweat like a bitch in a jacket and although you can roll sleeves up and take the thing off that's just awkward and cumbersome imho.

the right kit for the weather is key to enjoying riding all year round.

andrewgturnbull

Cyclegent wrote:

I find jacket sleeves work quite well, with the added advantage of being attached to a jacket...

Hi there.

Just after the omnipresent deity of your choice had finished off all the major creations: Bicycles, Sliced Bread, Internet and Religious Intolerance he/she sat down and thought of what to invent next:

What he came up with was truly brilliant - the arm warmer!

Now if only I could get away with wearing them off the bike...

Cheers, Andy