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 is windy. Again, though I sweat a lot and that makes other issues. Especially in more seriously cold temps. As for the helmet, I stick with a Bell Metro in winter and use the winterization kit. With the Rivendell wool beanie or a wool cap underneath. Or in the coldest, a Smartwool balaclava. Lastly gloves, choppers work great for most folks. In milder weather Descente riding gloves work for me but colder usually means the Specialized Sub Zero lobster gloves or a set of Icebike winter mittens. Those last are the best, and most expensive. And, unfortunately no longer made. (Thanks to whomever on the list turned me on to those a couple of years ago.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Oct 3, 8:40�pm, Mojo <gjtra...@yahoo.com> wrote: > 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 go plastic (you know...synthetics like > poly-pro). My main fitness activity in the winter is cross country > skiing at above 10,000 ft here in western Colorado. �When it is below > say 20 degrees and the wind is blowing, I may have wool next to the > skin, but synthetics on the outside. > > Kent Peterson from the Seattle area knows more than > me:http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/2006/06/good-gear-for-bad-times.html > > So on a cold windy day in the snow, here is what I will typically have > on: > On top I like a plastic fishnet undershirt > �http://www.reliableracing.com/detail.cfm?edp=10133932 > with a thin wool (Smartwool, Ibex, Icebreaker) layer on top of that, > then either an XCSporthill top or if its really cold but still dry the > very versatil Marmot > Windshirthttp://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Marmot-Original-DriClime-Winds... > > The Showers Pass rain jacket is very nice, but is heavy, bulky, very > expensive and hot in mild weather. A nice inexpensive alternative is > the O2 jacket �http://www.touringcyclist.com/clothing/model_13378.html > > On bottom, the XCSporthill pant has an incredible comfort > rangehttp://www.milemarkersports.com/product.php?TypeID=2100&gender=m > Add thin wool underwear underneath for very cold conditions, a thin > nylon shell over the top for cool & very wet conditions or the > Rainlegs that Kent recommends (and don't forget a nylon lined > underwear to protect the boyz). > > For my head while cycling, I use the rain cover for my Bell Metro > helmethttp://tinyurl.com/yba24rpalong with Earbagshttp://www.earbags.com/ > and a wool balaclava for the really cold days. For skiing I am in a > wool hat with either earbags or a balaclava underneath. > > Gloves/Mitts are very individual. Wool socks keep my feet happy; not > to tight. > > On Oct 3, 2:30�pm, geezer <bair.m...@gmail.com> 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, realistically, I'll park > > the bike when it hits around 20 degrees and/or the snow and ice become > > glacial. > > > I'm willing to spend some bucks on this stuff. �I understand layering > > - I'm mostly interested in outerwear. > > > I'll do the research - just point me in a direction for stuff that has > > worked for you. > > > Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions, > > > Mike- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
