My favorite sub -10*c gear is a arctaryx atom LT, big bill wool pants, deerskin fleece lined mits, tough duck canvas vest, SWRV winter cycling cap. When it gets to -16 to -30 I'll throw a Pendleton on as an extra base layer and some kamik winter boots with knee high ski socks.
I don't very my gear too much while riding in various temps. As long as I keep moving and don't sweat I'm good. On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:45:00 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: > Several years ago, I bought some custom pants from Lou at Foxwear > <https://foxwear.net/>. I'm tall and skinny, so it was nice to have pants > that fit, and the cost is super reasonable for custom MUSA clothing > (<$100). These are good from high 20s to mid 40s, and with a base layer > underneath, I can go down into the teens. Lower than that and I stay inside. > > On top, I wear a base layer, then layer various jackets or sweaters, > depending on the weather. > > For hands, I have three or four different weights on gloves, depending on > the weather. > > A buff or tube headwear is super versatile around your neck or head. > > My feet get thick socks with insulated hiking boots for the coldest > weather. > > Eric > Plain City, OH > where it has currently warmed up to 30F after single digits > > On Thu, Jan 27, 2022 at 11:28 AM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < > jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> [image: 2C86C1A3-551B-48AD-A438-D54540285CBC.jpeg][image: >> 8E1C820E-0ADB-4618-B460-58A921CC44F4.jpeg][image: >> 34FA3E14-5115-45F4-9F66-4FCFE8E72434.jpeg][image: >> 28C51ED9-A92F-45A3-9AD4-314350A05BE3.jpeg]All this talk here and there >> on the threads about Who Is Wearing What for cold weather riding made me >> start a dedicated thread. There are certainly some archived threads on cold >> weather gear, but offerings change so here’s an updated thread. I am >> interested in this topic because I now live in Southwest Michigan and >> cannot bring myself to bike in temps below 35. But I miss riding so much, >> and if the roads are clear of snow and ice, I’d like to go. But what to >> wear? >> >> Last night I attended a Zoom with the famous Betty Foy rider and Cycling >> Savvy instructor Pamela Murray, and this was our very subject. There were a >> lot of good ideas presented, the common denominator being WOOL. Today I >> looked around online for some clothing that would help me out. Until >> December, I had been living in the desert so I’ll have a few pieces I’ll >> have to purchase, but most people won’t have to buy so much. Here are some >> things I found (and some of which I did order): >> >> REI jacket is not, admittedly, wool. But it gets wonderful reviews and it >> does have pit vents, reflectors and is made from recycled nylon so it’s not >> contributing to the landfill problem. The hood is meant to fit over the >> helmet - a huge plus. >> >> The helmet is because my Nutcase is between 9-10 years old and >> disintegrating inside, so never mind that. (But won’t it be cute with my >> jacket?) >> >> The leg warmers were recommended by Pam, and after looking around online, >> they seem to have no rival. They are wool and made in the USA. Sustainable >> this and that, all the good stuff. >> >> The cap is wool and from our Randi Jo out of Elkton, OR. My ears have >> been freezing when I’m out running because stocking caps creep up and >> expose my ears. Headbands don’t keep your head warm. This cap does double >> duty and I’m excited to try it. >> >> Analog has some really promising “pogies” by their 5th Season house >> brand, but they are for drop bars and they have not yet said whether they >> will work for swept back bars like most of us ride - I’ll find out. I think >> these could be a great option for keeping hands warm. >> >> I don’t have a plan for shoes yet, but I have tons of Smartwool socks and >> lots of boots, so something will likely work. >> >> I’m sending photos of the new gear in case it helps anyone else. The >> jacket comes in men’s as well. >> Leah >> >> -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0f400a78-7057-40fe-97eb-f297058ac690n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0f400a78-7057-40fe-97eb-f297058ac690n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ec976e27-6bf1-40b1-a280-a2cbbc5173ccn%40googlegroups.com.
