Under gear?

[Metalor]

Just had a quick squiz a that Icebreaker stuff and it's HELL expensive.

My have to start working the streets if i want any of that gear.

[wysper]

Oxford Chill Out is also very good

Is that Oxford stuff windproof then? Cos if it is - that is exactly what I am after!

[MyGSXF:Me]

Is that Oxford stuff windproof then? Cos if it is - that is exactly what I am after!

Tis sposed to be.. I don't have any myself.. but have heard it is very good!

PS: If you do get some.. be sure to give a report back on how it goes!!

[cambridgedan]

yea that katmandu stuff is expencive, i think ill get a marino shirt as it looks like it will do the job

[gwigs]

Hard bikers use pink batts

[sil3nt]

katmandu often have huge sales where you can pick up good quality items extremely cheap.

[Winston001]

katmandu often have huge sales where you can pick up good quality items extremely cheap.

True but not usually merino stuff. They don't have trouble selling it. However the recession = sales......

Hard bikers use pink batts

LOL. Seriously - put a newspaper under your jacket. Simple. Toasty.

Is that Oxford stuff windproof then? Cos if it is - that is exactly what I am after!

Yes. I have a top, works well and windproofing is a vital part of keeping warm.

Its worth understanding warmth. A healthy human creates enough warmth to keep a constant body temperature. The reason we wear clothes is to keep a layer of warm air close to our body. However we also exude sweat which evaporates and filters away through our clothing. If it stays around our skin becomes wet and sticky.

When riding, the wind pressure buffeting against the gear pumps air through the layers and we lose the warmth. So the right bike clothing for a particular day seals enough warm air close to your skin while at the same time allowing the damp sweat to move away. Windproofing is critical

[Cheshire Cat]

Man Pants

[wysper]

PS: If you do get some.. be sure to give a report back on how it goes!!

Will do, hopefully in the next week or two.
I also should do a write up on my quasi leather.

Yes. I have a top, works well and windproofing is a vital part of keeping warm.

If it stays around our skin becomes wet and sticky.

Windproofing is critical

So this type of top stops the wind but lets the stickiness out?

[Blackbird]

Just had a quick squiz a that Icebreaker stuff and it's HELL expensive.

My have to start working the streets if i want any of that gear.

There's an Icebreaker outlet near Auckland airport where you can save a shedload of dosh by buying their end of line specials/seconds. Another one at Silverdale I think. They come in a range of different weights so look at the tags.

I used to wear polyprops but you stink after a day in the saddle. That doesn't happen with merino. Icebreaker claim 15 days of continuous wear without smelling. I did 8 on the Southern Cross ride including getting to and from the ride and my riding partners (Jantar and Mangell6) were still speaking to me

[MyGSXF:Me]

put a newspaper under your jacket. Simple. Toasty.

Most definitely!!! my dad told me bout this one several years ago.. & I've done it plenty of times.. tis enough to keep the wind & cold from getting to your chest area.. thus helping to keep your core temp up.. can really make a huge difference !!!!

[cowpatz]

So is it commando in the summer time?

[BMWST?]

in welly the outlet store in tawa (dressmart) has a gordons sports shop.Ii got an icebreaker top from there.i just wear layers.My jacket has 2 zip positions so in winter i can wear more layers and still have a good fit.In summer i use the inside position.

[Winston001]

Will do, hopefully in the next week or two.
I also should do a write up on my quasi leather.

Good idea, look forward to it. Just bought Turismo pants from Quasi and he did a great deal. They certainly look and feel well-made, fit well, and I'm looking forward to getting out on the bike.

So this type of top stops the wind but lets the stickiness out?

Yes. The front of the jacket (more like a sweatshirt) and arms is made of a material which blocks the wind. The rear is normal thin fleece material and breathes. Works very well. There is a cheaper brand, White which is pretty much a copy and does the job.

You could achieve a similar effect by putting on a thin nylon rain-top except no warmth whereas the Oxford stuff is warm too.

Incidentally the Warehouse has Everest brand merino thermals. Keep an eye out for sales, particularly after July, bound to be available. Apart from that, merino long johns etc have been around for decades and can be found in Salvation Army shops etc.

[Winston001]

Most definitely!!! my dad told me bout this one several years ago.. & I've done it plenty of times.. tis enough to keep the wind & cold from getting to your chest area.. thus helping to keep your core temp up.. can really make a huge difference !!!!

I usually resort to a newspaper when on a trip and find it colder than expected, or for early in the morning. Just toss it once the day warms up. Simple and effective.

You've touched on the important point about riding - maintaining your core body temperature. If that drops your brain starts to stutter without you realising and riding becomes dangerous. It makes sense to keep your extremities warm too - heated grips and wool socks.

Some useful stuff on this thread http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=99455