[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread charlie
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread usuk2007
IMHO a combination of Smartwool base layers and Rapha on top works really well www.rapha.cc --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread Pete Olson
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread John McMurry
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread John Speare
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-05 Thread usuk2007
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. -- John Speare Spokane, WA

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread James Dinneen
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread EricP
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread Garth
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread MichaelH
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread geezer
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!

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-04 Thread Bill Gibson
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread Eric Norris
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.

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread Tim McNamara
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,

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread beth h
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread Dan Abelson
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.

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread GeorgeS
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread Mojo
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,

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread Mojo
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread PATRICK MOORE
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

[RBW] Re: Winter Riding Clothing

2009-10-03 Thread LyleBogart
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 On Oct 3, 1:30