NON heated gear
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From: Battle Creek, MI
NON heated gear
Morning temps are usually around 35 this time of year. I cannot afford heated gear. My options appear to be chaps or overpants. Better to go with windproof or insulated. Only my legs get chilly. Advice??? Suggestions???
Last edited by kzoo; Mar 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM.
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Gusset jeans have velcro fasteners at the bottom of the pant legs to keep air from going up your pant legs. Makes a BIG difference in riding comfort in the cold. Another simple solution is to put a rubber band around each pant leg over your boot.
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Are you asking for suggestions?
I ride all winter (except snow times) in the Northeast without any heated/electrical gear. My solution isn't outerwear... it's underwear. Layer, layer, layer.
I'll wear under armour long johns under cotton long johns under my jeans, and just a Columbia rainwear thin outer pants layer on top (for wind). Might seem like a lot to some people, but it's a cheap and easy way for me to go riding whenever I want.
(I use glove liners, upper body thermal layers and a balaclava inside my helmet too.)
Not too many other riders to wave at in January, but that's ok.
I ride all winter (except snow times) in the Northeast without any heated/electrical gear. My solution isn't outerwear... it's underwear. Layer, layer, layer.
I'll wear under armour long johns under cotton long johns under my jeans, and just a Columbia rainwear thin outer pants layer on top (for wind). Might seem like a lot to some people, but it's a cheap and easy way for me to go riding whenever I want.
(I use glove liners, upper body thermal layers and a balaclava inside my helmet too.)
Not too many other riders to wave at in January, but that's ok.
I have heated jacket liner and gloves, no way I would ride below about 45-50 w/o the jacket and gloves on, even if I wind up not needing them. Was 34 when I left this morning and had them on and at 70 I needed them and the balaclava on my head. Only had cotton long johns and jeans and wishing I had worn the thinsulate jeans. Layering is a good bet but top layer in cold should be wind resistant, and cotton jeans don't do it. dumb as it may sound my HD rain suit pants are a big help, even been known to put on the jacket.
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I rode most of this winter since we didn't have much snow (and the salt afterwards). I used snowpants that I have for snowboarding. Slip right over my regular work pants and are off easily. The material is made for cold and windy temperatures and I never had any issues with my legs getting cold. Make sure to get a pair that has some sort of liner and not just an outer shell.
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Thinking about something like this that I could wear over my work clothes and not have to "disassemble" when I get to work. Thoughts?
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Leather-C...nts/54773.html
http://www.leatherup.com/p/Leather-C...nts/54773.html
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I usually just add a set of chaps and a hoodie under my leather riding jacket when temps dip. So far I've ridden in weather as low as 24 degrees like that...on the freeways at 70+ MPH on my way to work 45 minutes away.
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I bought some Street and Steel insulated chaps from Cycle Gear. I like them a lot. They have snap in quilted liners and have been pretty good in colder weather.
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...aps/web1006988
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product...aps/web1006988
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I wear chaps, unlined. Works for me down to 35 or so. Cheap and they don't take up much room to pack. Also easy to remove because I don't need or want the insulation of long johns when I'm at work. When it's below 40 I'll wear a sweat shift under my leather jacket. I have also used my rain gear when I got cold and didn't have my chaps.
Several of the guys I work with wear one piece wind/rain proof riding suits, they like them.
Several of the guys I work with wear one piece wind/rain proof riding suits, they like them.
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Many good suggestions here. Long underwear helps a lot, as do snow pants and rain pants. I have a pair of chaps (I know, I know, let the flaming begin), but they block the wind and are very easy to put on and take off and fold up half-way decent when not in use. Plus chaps offer decent rain protection as well. I've worn mine in a few heavy rains and they definitely helped.
I have also thought about those Cordura pants on that link, they would probably work rather well too.
I have also thought about those Cordura pants on that link, they would probably work rather well too.
Last edited by SouthpawHD; Mar 29, 2012 at 02:28 PM.