Gillet OR Baselayer OR Arm warmers ??

rick_hewes

I currently wear a racing cape type thing when it's cold. (2-10 degrees C).

But this generally acts as a parachute and billows around so that it generally slows me down.
And we can't have that.

I was looking for advice about what you guys wear that stops the wind going straight through you but doesn't slow you down.

And that might be a bit water resistent too?

Thanks,

Rick.

AntLockyer

I bought a windstopper jacket. It's quite tight, breathable, has 3 pockets on the back and is warm. Mine was £30 and much better than the ones I saw from Gore or Assos. The only label on it says Wndtex I think it might be made by Nico Sport.

Mog Uk

Thin base layer ( decathlon ) long sleeve winter jersey and a lightweight Altura Nevis jacket, not once have I got a chill from the wind ( or wet )

acorn_user

For windstopping, or cold air stopping (more often the case!), I wear a Gore windstopper jacket. I like it a lot. Otherwise, I wear my long sleeve jersey with a long sleeve merino base layer. Works really well. Also recommend Bridgedale light trekking socks with wool in them. They are fantastic.

ut_och_cykla

gillet, base layer & arm warmers will give you a very broad choice depending on the weather. Gillet is great all year round almost (especially with rear pockets makes any Tshirt/base layer a cycle top!), arm warmers handy when you're unsure in the summer/autumn/spring. I have 2 base layers - 1 sleeveless & 1 with sleeves whch can be used alone or together
pay your money take your choice

Yellow Cliff

I was very sceptical about gillets until I bought one - it is fantastic! I like how versatile it is - I'll use it in the winter over a jacket and also in the summer over just a jersey. I still think that it is worth getting something for covering your arms though, so a baselayer or arm warmers make sense.

Whatever you buy, make sure it is tight fitting.

Philip S

I've been looking for a decent gillet for the versatility reason but have been struggling to find one with pockets on the back. Can anyone recommend any in particular?

Cheers

schlepcycling

Prendas do this ventstopper (like windstopper) one with pockets for £25

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=23&ID=1447

xover_runner

Assos Airblock - you won't regret it.

redddraggon

xover_runner wrote:

Assos Airblock - you won't regret it.

The gilets are class

oldwelshman

If its less than 5 degrees I wear assos airblock I bought off ebay in summer for £45.
If above that I wear nike base layer, shorts sleeved jersey with arm warmers, then assos intermediate, then I find I can get warm when working on climbs but not too warm but then feel chill decending so stick on assos windstopper as I find it better than gillet as arms get chilled. Again bought it off ebay, £17, best buy ever for me

John C.

I love my Altura night vision http://www.awcycles.co.uk/brands/Altura ... index.aspx
Mine is the yellow one, it's bright I have yet to be cold on the bike wearing this jacket and I've been up above Patley Bridge with a lot of ice on the road, I have gone down from wearing other long sleeved jackets underneath to just a T shirt and I'll probably dispense with that if this warm weather continues. It is very breathable and a lot more waterproof than I expected. Another big plus is that with non bio powder you can just bung it in the washing machine on a 30 degree program.
Simply put this is the best bit of non summer biking kit I have ever bought, I managed to get mine for twenty five pounds so look around for a deal.

giant_man

redddraggon wrote:

xover_runner wrote:

Assos Airblock - you won't regret it.

The gilets are class

so are the base layers!