autumn/winter garments & preparation
clodhoppa74
Posts: 331
i'm determined that my second winter with a bike is going to be more productive than my first, and i'm going to get out and ride. bar lashing rain, i want to be able to go out without fear of losing feeling in toeas, fingers and ears.
i have about a 100 to spend.
i was gonna get some tights to go over padded shorts and under baggies i usually wear, some fleece gloves with grips, some thermal socks and a skull cap (i r bald and get cold!).
at chain reaction i can get these, a sales jersey and a hoodie (can't help myself) for under what i have to spend, but am i missing anything/getting carried away?
i already have a showerproof/windproof bike jacket (lightweight, folds etc) and some decent 661 shoes, so is there anything else i need to make my daytime winter riding more comfortable?
one mate says ditch the socks for overshoes, and i'm not sure if tights work that well?
any advice gratefully received... i want to remove all the wussy excuses for not getting out there this autumn and winter.
oh, and i keep my bike maintained, anything that i need extra of for winter?
cheers
i have about a 100 to spend.
i was gonna get some tights to go over padded shorts and under baggies i usually wear, some fleece gloves with grips, some thermal socks and a skull cap (i r bald and get cold!).
at chain reaction i can get these, a sales jersey and a hoodie (can't help myself) for under what i have to spend, but am i missing anything/getting carried away?
i already have a showerproof/windproof bike jacket (lightweight, folds etc) and some decent 661 shoes, so is there anything else i need to make my daytime winter riding more comfortable?
one mate says ditch the socks for overshoes, and i'm not sure if tights work that well?
any advice gratefully received... i want to remove all the wussy excuses for not getting out there this autumn and winter.
oh, and i keep my bike maintained, anything that i need extra of for winter?
cheers
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There was a thread very much like this the other day, have a little search
But yes, tights are brilliant in the cold - very comfy and they keep your knees nice and warm.0 -
ah sorry, i'll have another look. i will report myself to the repost reichstag for 'educating'. 0
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thanks fella. i didn't see it when i searched... honest!
that's all i need for justifying a big spend now. damage done!
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don't think so, i use flats so reckon i'll end up wrecking the overshoes.
can't do rain much anyway as i wear glasses and can't see owt when it's raining and i'm steaming up ya see.0 -
Ive started using DHB Merston bib tights with pad & they are great, first time ive worn tightsBoardman Hybrid Pro
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