Cold weather riding suit
Road Warrior
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RE: Cold weather riding suit
Carhardt insulated coveralls
<$100 at any good implement/hunting/Outdoor store
Zippers on the legs, windproof, available in mutiple sizes,99% weatherproof
Cost is right, several colors brown, Canvas, black, dark green
Good Luck
<$100 at any good implement/hunting/Outdoor store
Zippers on the legs, windproof, available in mutiple sizes,99% weatherproof
Cost is right, several colors brown, Canvas, black, dark green
Good Luck
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Chester County, PA
RE: Cold weather riding suit
I wear an AeroStich Road Crafter, Scorpion EXO full faced helmet (anti-fog that actually works!!), Gerbing jacket liner, Gerbing gloves. AlpineStars riding boots or thick, oiled-leather western boots, mood depending. I'm comfy and ride all year.
Intermediate
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RE: Cold weather riding suit
Now that I'm back on two wheels (05 EGUC), I'm rediscovering the joys of winter commuting. 55 miles one way into Richmond, Virginia. We don't really get winter in the eastern part of the state, but it gets chilly.
I wear my Army boots (sturdy and reasonably warm), gloves from Wal*Mart (off-gray, sold for skiing), and water-resistant pants and coat from A&N ($19-29 a pop). After my kids somehow lost my silver-gray flight jacket, I got another one. You _don't_ want to put this on in any room near normal room temperature; it's that warm. You can also flip it inside out for a flourescent orange look. And then I melted the back off one knee against my exhaust (don't ask me how) so I've got to go replace _that_ before I hit a rainstorm.
I'm not opposed to any of the 'designer' outfits, but with kids and house, I cycle on a budget, and this ensemble (less than $75) really does the trick for me.
Davey
http://www.anstores.com/anstores/mai...ockNumber=2147
This'll get you started.
I wear my Army boots (sturdy and reasonably warm), gloves from Wal*Mart (off-gray, sold for skiing), and water-resistant pants and coat from A&N ($19-29 a pop). After my kids somehow lost my silver-gray flight jacket, I got another one. You _don't_ want to put this on in any room near normal room temperature; it's that warm. You can also flip it inside out for a flourescent orange look. And then I melted the back off one knee against my exhaust (don't ask me how) so I've got to go replace _that_ before I hit a rainstorm.
I'm not opposed to any of the 'designer' outfits, but with kids and house, I cycle on a budget, and this ensemble (less than $75) really does the trick for me.
Davey
http://www.anstores.com/anstores/mai...ockNumber=2147
This'll get you started.
Road Warrior
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RE: Cold weather riding suit
Gerbing's heated clothing is what you want (imho) if you're really serious about riding all year round. If you really want to stay warm, check them out. I wear their heated pant liners, jacket liner, and gloves all on thermostats. Just returned from a 2300 mile ride through Arkansas where the temps were down in the 30's - no problems!
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From: Emmett,Idaho
RE: Cold weather riding suit
http://www.olympiamotosports.com/home.html
I'm in the market for some all weather gear to. This stuff looks good.
I'm in the market for some all weather gear to. This stuff looks good.
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RE: Cold weather riding suit
well first COLD is relative. cold to one is not to another.
also where do you live, how cold do expect it to be and how far do you
need to ride to work.
Also how much do you want to undress after you get to work and then redress before home (long johns and such).
Might try actual sporting goods stores or snowmobile dealers or Sierra trading post (on line), for the suit you want. I got mine years ago at a Target store.
You might want to consider carharts. either bibs or full coveralls.
They are warm, reasonably windproof and good protection if you go down as are very heavy denim / canvas material.
Or if not very far, maybe someelectric pants and vests.
I routinely do 50 miles + in the winter in Wyoming with longjohns, blue jeans, thermal socks, insulated boots, t-shirt. long sleeve, sweatshirt, jacket
stocking cap, gloves with liners or mittens with liners.
My buddy basicallt the pants, shirt and jacket, cap, gloves.
But he's a wing rider, so just as well be in his truck.
also where do you live, how cold do expect it to be and how far do you
need to ride to work.
Also how much do you want to undress after you get to work and then redress before home (long johns and such).
Might try actual sporting goods stores or snowmobile dealers or Sierra trading post (on line), for the suit you want. I got mine years ago at a Target store.
You might want to consider carharts. either bibs or full coveralls.
They are warm, reasonably windproof and good protection if you go down as are very heavy denim / canvas material.
Or if not very far, maybe someelectric pants and vests.
I routinely do 50 miles + in the winter in Wyoming with longjohns, blue jeans, thermal socks, insulated boots, t-shirt. long sleeve, sweatshirt, jacket
stocking cap, gloves with liners or mittens with liners.
My buddy basicallt the pants, shirt and jacket, cap, gloves.
But he's a wing rider, so just as well be in his truck.
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Road Master
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From: Upstate NY
RE: Cold weather riding suit
ORIGINAL: jbhawley
OK this question is four all you year round riders.
I have an Ultra that i generally ride to work most of the year. With gas getting above 3$ a gallon, I need to ride even more. Cold weather is approching and I need some info.
Leather is NOT warm...contrary to belief it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Years ago I had a one piece insulated snowmobile suit that was easy to get off/on. It had zippers on each outer leg that went the entire leg, not just from the knee down. Plus it had cuffs on the sleeves that helped keep cold air from getting in.
Now, i see some of the gold wingers wearing these types of suits, but i cannot find anything online that i am looking for. I must not be looking in the right place. Does anyone know of a one piece (coverall type) insulated riding suit that is available online and doesnt cost a fortune?
if you have the web site address that would be even better.
many thanks.
OK this question is four all you year round riders.
I have an Ultra that i generally ride to work most of the year. With gas getting above 3$ a gallon, I need to ride even more. Cold weather is approching and I need some info.
Leather is NOT warm...contrary to belief it is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Years ago I had a one piece insulated snowmobile suit that was easy to get off/on. It had zippers on each outer leg that went the entire leg, not just from the knee down. Plus it had cuffs on the sleeves that helped keep cold air from getting in.
Now, i see some of the gold wingers wearing these types of suits, but i cannot find anything online that i am looking for. I must not be looking in the right place. Does anyone know of a one piece (coverall type) insulated riding suit that is available online and doesnt cost a fortune?
if you have the web site address that would be even better.
many thanks.
i have one in size 4XL, but it fits more like a XXL.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...e-TX-Suit.aspx
it's very similar to an aerostich suit but costs a lot less.
it has great armor and a liner, although i never wore it with the liner because it would get too warm.
i lost a lot of weight so it's not even close to fitting now.
i was planning on putting it on ebay this weekend and hoping to get $200.
it's only been worn a handful of times and is in perfect shape.
