Lower back protection

stubs

I have a dodgy back and I am really starting to feel the cold on my lower back on winter rides this year which is stopping me enjoying a longer ride and causing a lot of stiffness the day after. Can anyone reccomend a bit of extra protection that will keep my lower back warm, isnt too bulky and wont bunch up at the front when I have my head down grunting up a long climb. Got a Merino base layer which helps but need to keep the lower back warm without feeling like the rest of me is a boil in the bag meal.

rockmonkeysc

Bib shorts / tights?

bigmitch41

How about one of these...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Neopro-D ... m_sbs_sg_1

pilch

I did my back in a while ago, rather than stop riding I just wore cycling top & stuck one of those heat pads in the back pockets, put a long sleeve top or jacket over that & you will be toasty all day.

stubs

I have tried bibs but unfortunately I am shaped like a badly shaved Gorilla. If I get the right size for my legs and bum I would turn soprano if I stood up too quick. If I get ones with the body long enough the crotch is round my knees.

rockmonkeysc

stubs wrote:

I am shaped like a badly shaved Gorilla.

You must be a hit with the ladies.

.blitz

stubs wrote:

Can anyone reccomend a bit of extra protection that will keep my lower back warm, isnt too bulky and wont bunch up at the front

Bubble wrap

jesper98

Hi, how about one of these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6JmOsUGFt4
I've got one for surfing but should do the trick mtb'ing as well.

stubs

.blitz wrote:

stubs wrote:

Can anyone reccomend a bit of extra protection that will keep my lower back warm, isnt too bulky and wont bunch up at the front

Bubble wrap

Not a bad idea as long as I can resist the urge to start popping