Mike
In my opinion ..... it's all trial and error.... and you have to know your body to make informed decisions. For instance ... I would not be caught dead in a so-called "waterproof- breathable" jacket for cycling..... because in truth they are not very breathable at all, leading to excessive perspiration. I perspire in any weather.... and in the cold I struggle finding the balance between too much and too little air flow. For the most part though ..... my favorite jacket is a Pearl Izumi Vagabond, as the sleeves remove when I get warmed up. I routinely ride in the 20's with a short sleeve baselayer,arm warmers, a heavyweight jersey, and the Vagabond jacket. Once warmed up I remove the sleeves, or else I overheat from lack of breathability. Vests, in my opinion.... are the greatest innovation for a cyclist. For pants ..... nothing more than lighweight long underwear with some lycra for stretch, and a ultra lightweight pair of nylon pants. This is very warm. You don't have to spend much at all..... and spending more doesn't get you any better performance. For the most part ..... today's name brand fabrics are a whole lot of marketing and overly complicated weaves,coatings and laminates. This comes from trying them. The key is finding what works for you, with your body response to cold and wind. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
