begbie
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Post by begbie on Sept 9, 2013 13:20:41 GMT
Yes, another question from me What with the lovely weather that we're having at the moment(!) and trying to keep the getting fit malarkey going, obviously it's going to be getting colder and darker out there in the next few weeks so I have been looking around at various bits of clothing, but I don't really have an idea on what I should be looking for. Base layers, arm and leg warmers, gilets, jackets etc.. Ideally I don't want to spend too much, I already have some shorts so do I just need to add leg warmers to these to keep the lower half warm, but as for the top half, I haven't got much of a clue. Now if you were talking engines to me, I could bore the crap out of you, but as with any new hobby, you've got to learn somewhere. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2013 15:39:09 GMT
Depends on how you feel in the cold, leg and arm warmers are good as you can roll them up/remove them to regulate temperature. If you already have padded shorts then you could get unpadded tights to wear over the top, again can therefore be removed if you warm up.
Some warm socks or overshoes might be good, depends how much rain you plan on cycling through and how cold your hands/feet get. If hands get cold easily gloves would be a good idea.
Top half, I'll listen in for more responses and I've not really got a clue there either - probably after a wind/rainproof jacket to keep the chill and wet out.
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Post by goffski on Sept 9, 2013 15:55:33 GMT
I've already started to ride with arm warmers, there's been a few evenings where's it's been a little on the chilly side. Arm and leg warmers are fine when it's not too cold, might also stick the gilet on too, but once the temps really start to drop i go for bib tights, base layer under my jersey and a wind proof type jacket over that. Gloves are a must, in just your mitts you won't be able to feel your fingers. Shoes covers are an option too, i tend to ware these for the wet rater than the cold.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 9, 2013 16:50:57 GMT
Out last week early evening with Planet X Merino arm warmers and a wickable base vest + 4 season light Planet X gloves (need heavier duty gloves in real cold but ok when just chilly).
Out on weekend with long sleeve lightish top, wickable vest under and autumn / spring Planet X overshoes - light four season gloves. Got rained on, should have taken light Planet X rain jacket in back pocket, gambled wrong.
Have bib tights and BBB heavy duty overshoes for when it really kicks off, I find the legs are ok exposed in just chilly temps and manageable if wearing overshoes but may buy some leg warmers.
Also have a gilet with vented back and windblock front and another total windshell top (which can double as a gilet, as arms come off - this one is a bit boil in the bag if it's not cold enough).
Other bits: a light Merino hat, a couple of Buffs and longer thin winter Ski style socks for zero temps and below used under tights.
Finally, winter jackets of various descriptions for when it's the real bad months - have got by with light Ski jacket previously (I have a fair few and used to Ski loads) may buy a cycling specific one but given that when it's real cold I dash about for a quick hour only, then not too worried about being super trendy.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2013 20:56:13 GMT
The child in me likes these, dunno if they'll be any good keeping the cold out but i like the look of them!
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Post by Big Brother on Sept 9, 2013 22:07:36 GMT
Rode into work with arm warmers on this morning as it was a bit chilly. It's a short commute so I ride minimal. Short sleeve jersey and waterproof hi viz. On the return leg it had warmed up a bit so the hi viz was resigned to the rucksack. Still wore the arm warmers though. Quite toasty throughout the journey.
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Post by Rocket on Sept 9, 2013 22:40:50 GMT
Been out for a ride in the dark tonight. Computer logged 8.3C as the minimum and I was too warm wearing bib tights, vest, arm warmers, long sleeve jersey and full gloves. Reckon I should have left the arm warmers out but it was only a 21 miler so just carried on.
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 10, 2013 6:36:08 GMT
Out last week early evening with Planet X Merino arm warmers and a wickable base vest + 4 season light Planet X gloves (need heavier duty gloves in real cold but ok when just chilly). Out on weekend with long sleeve lightish top, wickable vest under and autumn / spring Planet X overshoes - light four season gloves. Got rained on, should have taken light Planet X rain jacket in back pocket, gambled wrong. Have bib tights and BBB heavy duty overshoes for when it really kicks off, I find the legs are ok exposed in just chilly temps and manageable if wearing overshoes but may buy some leg warmers. Also have a gilet with vented back and windblock front and another total windshell top (which can double as a gilet, as arms come off - this one is a bit boil in the bag if it's not cold enough). Other bits: a light Merino hat, a couple of Buffs and longer thin winter Ski style socks for zero temps and below used under tights. Finally, winter jackets of various descriptions for when it's the real bad months - have got by with light Ski jacket previously (I have a fair few and used to Ski loads) may buy a cycling specific one but given that when it's real cold I dash about for a quick hour only, then not too worried about being super trendy. Big fan of the X rad?
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Post by Whitestar1 on Sept 10, 2013 6:41:22 GMT
I have been riding with arm warmers dhb blues for the past three weeks. Thinking of parking the bib shorts for full leggings next week as its getting nippy here in Wolverhampton/Walsall. Not a Planet X fan like rad or merino stuff user but I under have a base jersey that might be out next week.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 10, 2013 8:20:19 GMT
Planet X offers good vfm on some simple items, as do Sports Direct plus Aldi and Lidl sales (they also have some tat of course).
I got a new round of Autumn into Winter kit for not much money, undervests from SD, bib tights from Lidl, other simple light winter essentials from PX that are light to medium duty for the changeable weather seasons.
I have loads of winter ski kit and it's a bit heavy duty at the mo' - full length wickable 'long john' technical layers, fleeces, beanies, snoods etc that can be called on if necessary, this season I wanted lighter cycling specific kit.
From experience skiing, price isn't necessarily an indicator of what works well, I've had a Β£400 jacket (Eider) that was relegated to Cafe visits, over using Β£80 ones used on a daily basis (a couple from White Rock), that performed better in use.
Some canny sourcing can be good for the solid simple items to supplement the more fancy main kit. Sourcing the extreme weather winter jacket will be an exercise to work through at some point, in the meantime, we can enjoy assembling the supporting cast.
I like having options to experiment with and find preferences that suit me, layers and thickness / comfort and breathability being the game - plus adaptability; you can overdo it, boil yourself up and get uncomfortable with some expensive kit as easy as with vfn stuff.
Getting sorted without wasting Β£100s is the aim, as I've learnt from blowing dosh in the days of plenty as a DINKy, I also appear to get through loads of kit on a weekly basis, always using freshly washed kit is nice but demanding in a family environment, so it's good to keep it functional and cost effective, having plenty to get through.
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