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Winter Kit
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There is a distinct possibility that I will be commuting some >100 miles
per day this winter. I'm gonna need some new kit (and quite possibly a
different bike, but that post will come later)
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Would this be to chez Stuart, by any chance?
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No, actually. There is something else that the Finch and I are
examining, though. There may be a need of your skills as well.
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I shall await with baited breath! ;^)
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Oooh, that's a bit cheap, innit?
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looks quite tidy too
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Nooooo!
I don't think I'd get it in the garage at the moment anyway.
Plus the chances of getting something that big past the financial
advisor are pretty slim.
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What's recommended these days? I was thinking Hein Gericke Voyager, but
they seem to have vanished off the site?
Suggestions / Opinions / Point and laughs welcomed......
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I've got some winter kit that I was going to be flogging on ebay shortly.
Might be suitable for you, depending on whether you're a fan of pies or not.
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I once gave into my fandom of pieness on a regular basis. These days,
though, I am some 7 stone less of a man
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Drop me an email if you like and I'll dig out the details.
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Alfa 156. I believe you already have one.
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Unless the winter kit was for wearing whilst waiting for the AA ;-)?
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A trip to Snow & Rock for something warm underneath too.
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I can recommend Icebraker kit. Expensive but worth it. [1]
[1] Pure Merino wool - very thin too.
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You're going to need at *least* two complete sets of outers, you can't
dry stuff overnight. Probably four sets of gloves (there's little
nastier than putting wet gloves on for a long run home) . Consider
electrically heated inner clothing. It makes a stunning difference.
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Electrics *will* be involved, this is already a given. 4 pairs of
lobster pathans on the list.
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What about some bar muffs?
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I must admit that I don't really like the idea, but I should consider
them I spose.
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Specific brand advice will come from SWK.
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Wear your leathers. HG pvc waterproofs over the leathers. Job done.
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Experience tells me that while I will be dry, I certainly won't be warm
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Au contraire, I found I tended to overheat with a one-piece cheapo nylon
oversuit over leathers in all but arctic conditions.
ob:gloves, the best solution I've ever found was a simple pair of thin
nylon over-mits over normal winter leather gloves - the wind protection
is the same as from bar-muffs, but they don't look quite so naff.
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Yeah Burnt is wrong about this. My leathers are pretty warm with the
winter liner zipped in. With the HG pvc jacket over the top it's great,
warmer than the Halvarsson was, and it will be more waterproof than any
Gortex job. I actually find it less bulky. I have better crash
protection. Leave the pvc over the leather when you take it off and it's
no hassle putting it on. You put the leather inside the glove and pull
the pvc over which stops any possible water ingress.
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But I know I'll be cold in leather. I mean I get cold in June in leather.
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heh. That's pretty much my take on it.
I work 40 miles from home now, and considered commuting by bike. But
the bike only saves around 15~20 mins, and half of that is lost
getting changed at either end. And, despite getting some good kit, I
was still cold in November, let alone February, so now I don't bother.
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I've done 3 winters for various reasons. It's always been bearable, but
I figure this time I'm going to do it right.
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You're meant to wear something under the chaps.
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Spoil my fun
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Youi could always ...
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You been raiding my photo album *again*?
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Have Gerbing heated gloves and I'm thinking about replacing the jacket
liner with a heated waistcoat. It wouldn't be necessary for your
commute, I'm thinking 6 hour mid winter rides. I don't sweat inside
them, but admittedly I'm not the sweaty type.
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You;re talking to a man that has his heated grips on nearly all year....
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Dainese Assuan gloves are THE warmest dryest 4 finger gloves you will
find. Very comfortable too.
I've been through more bike clothing than god to arrive at these deep
and meaningful conclusions. Has anyone else bought and discarded a
Halversson in the quest for perfection?
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You'll also be uncomfortable, sweat like a pig and stink.
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