So thinking about some heated gear...
Tourer
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The glove liners were not available when I bought mine. I like my gloves just fine, but I expect I would have taken a hard look at the glove liners had they been available in '05. Mine are the copper wire original Gerbings. The new micro SS wire gets great reviews and is even lighter than my original equipment. My buddy and I may ride down to the Auburn store on Saturday afternoon.
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but Auburn did have the waterproof Bates Tahoe boot in my size in stock and that is why I went there.
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Road Master
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From: Ashevegas
Try just the Gerbings G3 gloves and jacket liner with dual controller first. That's what I use and if it's real cold (30s-40s) I throw on some leather over pants and thick socks with thin cotton liner socks. I actually have the pant liners as well, but hardly ever use them as I haven't felt the need very often.
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First year for me with heated gear (liner and gloves with dual controller). BEST thing ever!!!
Just did my first cold weather ride (about 10 hours) and hit temps down to 32 degrees and felt good and warm. Legs were a little chilled at time but tolerable, only part on my that was really cold were my feet, they were ice blocks.
Just did my first cold weather ride (about 10 hours) and hit temps down to 32 degrees and felt good and warm. Legs were a little chilled at time but tolerable, only part on my that was really cold were my feet, they were ice blocks.
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Here's something to note about the purchasing of heated gear, or at least the order with which to purchase it. I don't have heated gear yet, but I'm wondering if the following makes sense to you all.
When the body (the abdomen or core) gets cold, it shuts off circulation to the extremities to protect the vital organs from damage. It is entirely possible (my hypothesis at least) to wear heated gloves and socks and still have your extremities suffer from the cold due to lack of protection at the body or core. I tested this a bit on a ride through Zion National this past week (yeah, i'm that guy)
First cold morning I rode with the liner in my jacket and thinsulate gloves. I was fine. fingers were cool, but not aching due to the cold.
Second morning, I knew I would be riding down into phoenix in the afternoon, so I preemptively removed the lining from my jacket. My torso was cold and shivered for a portion of the morning ride (yeah, stupid, but I did it...won't do it again) I wore the same thinsulate gloves...my hands were aching the whole ride until the temps popped up over 50. So, I'm thinking a good heated vest might just go a long way to keep the ole antifreeze pumping through my fingers.
Just a thought.
Flame away!
Mike
When the body (the abdomen or core) gets cold, it shuts off circulation to the extremities to protect the vital organs from damage. It is entirely possible (my hypothesis at least) to wear heated gloves and socks and still have your extremities suffer from the cold due to lack of protection at the body or core. I tested this a bit on a ride through Zion National this past week (yeah, i'm that guy)
First cold morning I rode with the liner in my jacket and thinsulate gloves. I was fine. fingers were cool, but not aching due to the cold.
Second morning, I knew I would be riding down into phoenix in the afternoon, so I preemptively removed the lining from my jacket. My torso was cold and shivered for a portion of the morning ride (yeah, stupid, but I did it...won't do it again) I wore the same thinsulate gloves...my hands were aching the whole ride until the temps popped up over 50. So, I'm thinking a good heated vest might just go a long way to keep the ole antifreeze pumping through my fingers.
Just a thought.
Flame away!
Mike
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Not pushing any certain store but I purchased my Gerbing heated gear from these guys. Bought gloves jacket liner and dual controller and it makes all the difference. Keep your core body warm and the extremities will stay warm.
This is a good video explaining heated gear.
http://www.revzilla.com/best-heated-...all-2014-guide
This is a good video explaining heated gear.
http://www.revzilla.com/best-heated-...all-2014-guide
Cruiser
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From: Houston & Bandera, Texas
Gerbings: Jacket, Pants, Gloves, Insoles - Dual Controller
Debated purchasing liners, but opted for the jacket and pants; waterproof, insulated, and have armor. It was an easy choice.
I agree that they are an investment, but to extend your riding season and be comfortable, they are worth every penny.
Debated purchasing liners, but opted for the jacket and pants; waterproof, insulated, and have armor. It was an easy choice.
I agree that they are an investment, but to extend your riding season and be comfortable, they are worth every penny.
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If you are getting on in years and the cold hits you harder than it once did go for it.
I often ride in weather 10-20 degrees. Without the heated gear the body would not make it long now days.
Buy the wire type not the battery type. Heated vest should fit snug. Make sure the gloves you buy have heat in the fingers also.
Enjoy the ride longer.
I often ride in weather 10-20 degrees. Without the heated gear the body would not make it long now days.
Buy the wire type not the battery type. Heated vest should fit snug. Make sure the gloves you buy have heat in the fingers also.
Enjoy the ride longer.