I love my showers pass rain jacket but I live in the N.W. where it
rains and the temps are not too cold in winter. I stop riding when it
gets to around 30 degrees. I ride with cotton sweat pants or my Riv
MUSA pants when it gets cold. I also ride in my regular $10.00 Walmart
jeans for rides up to
IMHO a combination of Smartwool base layers and Rapha on top works
really well
www.rapha.cc
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I would second Mojo's recommendation of Sporthill XC pants. The
fabric is a very good compromise of wicking, wind resistance, and
breathability. I have an over 10 year old pair that has been heavily
used and hasn't worn out yet. An approach for blocking windchill
without excessive
The Ibex Hybrid Dash jacket with a merino wool base layer (Icebreaker,
Ibex, or Woolywarm, or Bicycle Fixation's Ninja Jersey) keeps me more
comfortable, in the widest range of conditions, than any other
combination I've tried. As an added bonus, it looks a heck of a lot
better than some of the
On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 10:51 AM, John McMurry johnmcmu...@gmail.com wrote:
The Ibex Hybrid Dash jacket with a merino wool base layer (Icebreaker,
Ibex, or Woolywarm, or Bicycle Fixation's Ninja Jersey) keeps me more
comfortable, in the widest range of conditions, than any other
combination
Some one else pointed out the folly of waterproof and
breathable. I agree. In my experience, that concept is just pure
fantsay. When it comes to riding hard in the suffering zone, you can
be wet and cold, or wet and warm, but not dry and warm.
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John Speare
Spokane, WA
That looks like a good site, with good product and big sizes. Jim D.
Massachusetts
--- On Sat, 10/3/09, LyleBogart lylebog...@gmail.com wrote:
From: LyleBogart lylebog...@gmail.com
Subject: [RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing
To: RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
Date
Okay,
I'll agree with the Marmot. Although I sweat like the dickens wearing
it even in really cold weather. REI Outlet sometimes has them in
stock. (Where I got mine).
And will also state that REI bicycle rain pants have been known to
cover my legs over wool not-so-tights. Especially if it
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
Exactly, Eric. I live in northern Vt and generally ride down to 15 or
so. I own a pair of Ibex wool jackets of different weight. A light
weight wool jacket over a wool base wool shirt and then topped off
with the Showers pass rain jacket is what I use for temps below
freezing. The showers
Hi again,
Thank you all for your reponses. I'm a little overwhelmed by the
kindly involvement of the members of this group! Last night was fun -
as the replies came in, I was following links and Googling
manufacturers and I learned a great deal about just what I was looking
for. Thanks again!
Me, too, though I now have more need for sun shields than cold armor. I have
lived and ridden when and where it was so cold my thighs turned turned to
molasses. Much depends on whether you have traffic or an open road, but I
have always enjoyed Dachstein boiled wool mittens in the very cold. Light
I suggest a Showers Pass rain jacket with some wool layers
underneath. Their jackets are well ventilated if you want them to be,
but they'll also keep all the wind out and get quite warm inside if
you want that. The wool layers will help keep you dry in case you
sweat inside the jacket.
On Oct 3, 2009, at 3:30 PM, geezer wrote:
Hi all. I'm looking to improve my winter wardrobe this year. I'm
specifically looking for a jacket and pants that work well for riding
- somewhat trim, zippers for ventilation etc. I live in northern
Michigan (the home of miserable winters) so,
On Oct 3, 1:30 pm, geezer bair.m...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all. I'm looking to improve my winter wardrobe this year...
I recently replaced my 11-year-old Burley Rapid Rider with a Showers
Pass Touring Jacket. So far I am pretty happy with it; lots of
ventilation if you want, or close everything
I usually use a smartwool long sleeve shirt with a Showers Pass Touring
jacket. This is good down to temps of about zero Fahrenheit on my five mile
commute. On my head I can't say enough good things about my Walz wool cap
with earflaps. Under my helmet no problems done to zero.
Dan Abelson
St.
I want to second the Foxwear recommendation. Lou's stuff can't be
beat for the outer layer. He also sells some fleece type stuff but I
haven't tried that. He will work with you until he gets you exactly
what you want.
George Strickler
New Orleans
On Oct 3, 8:27 pm, Dan Abelson
OK I am going to swim against the current here and say plastics are
great outdoor clothing. This statement is coming from a 53 yr old
retrogrouch who has played in the mountains and deserts his entire
life. I love my wool sweaters and socks and undershirts. But when it
gets seriously hot or cold,
I would like to add, the XCSporthill pants are expensive at $105. But
once you own a pair, and after years of use they begin to wear and
thin, you will gladly pay it again to replace them. They are
indespensible active winter weather gear for me for the last 13 years.
I am on pair number 2 (older
Layers of wool, thin ones, for me, too. Two are good down to 40, add an Ibex
wool/syntho blend vest down to freezing, add another layer of wool under the
vest down to about 20 or a bit below, if it isn't too windy. Legs: wool
knickers with double cloth in front, and Rick's socks, down to about
Hi Mike,
Wool...and for when it gets nasty, a jacket from these folks:
http://www.bicycleclothing.com/Waterproof-Breathable-Rain-Jackets.html
I've got one and like it so much I even use it as my primary rain
jacket when I'm not riding.
Good Luck!
lyle f bogart dpt
tacoma, wa
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