Ladies, what do you wear under your bike gear?

**bosslady** · 10th March 2013, 17:22

Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble

I use cheap compression gear off of Trademe, bloody fantastic stuff for getting leather pants off without it being a two pwerson job! http://www.trademe.co.nz/clothing/wo...-568326355.htm

I've just bought some of these here's hoping they're all G!

**_Shrek_** · 10th March 2013, 18:57

Originally Posted by bosslady

I've just bought some of these here's hoping they're all G!

keen to know how these go!!! there bl

**bosslady** · 10th March 2013, 19:12

I'll update when I've had them long enough to have an opinion lol

**Banditbandit** · 11th March 2013, 14:12

Originally Posted by bosslady

I still haven't sorted this properly. After a few months of riding now I've decided I definitely need some tights, like skins maybe or something, full length, cause in the heat my legs stick to my pants and so when I get my feet up onto my pegs they're super tight on my thighs and knees and makes it uncomfortable to ride.

This belongs in the "You know you're a biker when ..." thread ...

**Little Miss Trouble** · 14th March 2013, 10:02

Originally Posted by Grashopper

They actually look quite good. Is wearing another layer is ok in this heat?

They're really thin and light - I can't stand wearing leathers without them now.

Mine aren't tight enough to properly comment on the compression qualities but they're fantastic for the purpose of being able to get gear on and off easily.

**_Shrek_** · 14th March 2013, 14:23

Originally Posted by Little Miss Trouble

but they're fantastic for the purpose of being able to get off easily.

**Gremlin** · 21st March 2013, 00:37

Originally Posted by Grashopper

They actually look quite good. Is wearing another layer is ok in this heat?

Skins and the like can actually help regulate body temperature. ie, keep you warmer when cold, and cool you down when hot.

***Blaze*** · 21st March 2013, 09:41

I can vouch for the C7 COMPRESSION SKINS used them for 3 summers now and I love them, can't wear my leathers without them.

Through winter I use windproof thermals, breathable at the back and windproof material on the front, also have a high neck which is great, they are unisex and fit me fine

http://www.lifestyle-imports.co.nz/s...roducts_id=220

Hope this helps.

**Grashopper** · 21st March 2013, 09:45

I didn't know there was something like windproof thermals, so that helped a lot. Thanks. Will have a look at them.

Was freeeeeeziiiiing this morning

**Stirts** · 21st March 2013, 12:19

Originally Posted by Grashopper

I didn't know there was something like windproof thermals, so that helped a lot. Thanks. Will have a look at them.

Was freeeeeeziiiiing this morning

There is also Oxford Chillout Thermal Inners, the range includes shirts, socks, gloves, kneck tubes, balaclavas, leggings, and even knee warmers. They are windproof, keeping you toasty in winter but cool in summer too.

A little cheaper than Skins range too I believe.

**Tarded** · 21st March 2013, 13:02

New guy here, first post is about womens clothing. Oh dear.

How about not wearing black all the time? My last set of race leathers were mainly white, much better.
Yeah they can get dirty but cleaning isnt hard.

And wool under leathers?? Surely not?!

Getting back into road riding now but the one piece leather romper suit will still get used when I feel 'inspired'.
In winter the gortex type gear is awesome, warm and dry is what I like.

**Grashopper** · 21st March 2013, 14:00

But, but it's all about looks...and my nice armoured blue/black leather jacket makes me look like a Power Ranger.

...just unfortunately a male one...

Priorities, Tarded, priorities

**fyrgem** · 21st March 2013, 15:50

Originally Posted by Stirts

There is also Oxford Chillout Thermal Inners, the range includes shirts, socks, gloves, kneck tubes, balaclavas, leggings, and even knee warmers. They are windproof, keeping you toasty in winter but cool in summer too.

A little cheaper than Skins range too I believe.

That's good to know, I was going to start looking for thermals ready for winter. Kathmandu or MacPac etc.

as for summer riding - singlet and undies, seriously it's just too hot to wear anything else (unless these thermals are good) I wear kevlar though so with the vents open I don't stick to my pants, much