Fall/Winter Cycling Gear?

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Permalink Reply by Mike Campana on September 30, 2009 at 10:05am

Here are the sites I usually check out to find great deals:

www.bikenashbar.com

www.pricepoint.com

www.beyondbikes.com

You can also sign up for their newsletters for additional deals on shipping as well.

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Permalink Reply by Bradford on September 30, 2009 at 10:28am

My shoes fit tight w/o socks b/c that's the way I usually ride when racing tris. I will try to wear a thin liner sock, and then I take a "Hot Hands" pouch and activate it, put it on top of my shoe (by my toes), and then put waterproof/windproof shoe covers on. That helps w/ the feet. I wear gloves on my hands but usually my hands are just cold...I've tried doing the same "hot hands" pouch technique on the back side of my hand, which helps some, but doesn't completely alleviate the cold fingertips.

And then keeping warm w/ the rest of my body is all about layering. Definitely check out the sites Mike recommended to search for good deals.

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Permalink Reply by miketosh on September 30, 2009 at 11:11am

I have warm booties, cycling pants, arm warmers, full fingered gloves, and a headmask. The headmask is probably the most beneficial since it prevents air from getting down the front of my jersey too.

I'll probably get a cycling jacket soon too. maybe this winter, maybe next. Depends on how often I ride.

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Permalink Reply by Andy on September 30, 2009 at 11:53am

I have cycled through the autumn and winter of the last few years. Each year I gradually buy better and better kit.
The key to staying warm and comfortable is layering. If you are not comfortable then cycling is no longer fun.
Layering does not need to be thick or heavy.
Last year I cycled in -20 temperatures and that does not include wind chill.
Assos is my garment of choice for leggings. I wore Specialized leg warmers underneath and I was still cold.
So this year I am adding to my list of clothing. I am buying some Assos winter.ll tights. They are the best so I anticipate my legs will no longer be cold.
Underneath I wear a base layer of merino wool. This is brilliant as when it gets damp it still stays warm.
On top of that I wear a Foska jacket. I have attached a picture of me wearing it.
I have Gore overshoes on and merino wool socks.
I wear Assos winter gloves - three layers and if it rains as well I have some Toughbags to go over the top.
I wear an Assos skull cap under my helmet and under that and around my neck and ears I wear a buff to stop cold air going down my neck.

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Permalink Reply by Andy on October 3, 2009 at 3:52am

I have just ordered some of these

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Permalink Reply by Bradford on October 5, 2009 at 9:15am

Those sunglasses looks really warm!!



Just kidding.
Let us know how those bibs work out, b/c they look slick.

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Permalink Reply by Andy on October 5, 2009 at 1:48pm

Bradford,
Here is a review in competitive cyclist:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/product-apparel/2009-a...

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Permalink Reply by Andy on October 6, 2009 at 12:03pm

They arrived in the post today. Oh wow they are so lovely. Can't wait for cold and horrible weather so I can wear them :-)

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Permalink Reply by Joe on November 16, 2009 at 3:54am

I try to get out on the road as much as possible in the winter - maybe once or twice a week when it turns sub-freezing here in Colorado. We live where it stays pretty dry, but I ride a cyclocross bike when the roads are sloppy. I put $15.00 Freddy Fenders on it Friday, then rode in slush, wet and snow on Saturday. I was very pleased with the fenders - even though I lose all cool factor with them on.

I've come to realize that spending a bit on clothing designed for cold weather cycling is worth it. I wear a skin tight base, wool jersey, then a jacket with wind/rain capability. I wear full shoe covers - and they're worth it! I need better gloves. I wear wool/synthetic bib tights with windstopper panels. When it's really brutal I wear messenger knickers over those!

Joe

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