Under gear?

[slofox]

Farmers carry a brand of merino thermals that is way cheaper than Icebreaker - just not as heavy weight. But they do the job and you can double up on layers if you want. Brand is "Finespun".
Me, I use an under layer of Finespun with an Icebreaker over that. An' I still get fuckin' cold...eventually.

[pritch]

I usually resort to a newspaper when on a trip and find it colder than expected,

Even better if the newspaper happens to be wrapped around some hot chips.

These days though there are lots of cheap hand warmers available. One of which, if stuffed into a shirt pocket, can help the comfort level on a cold ride.

[CookMySock]

Thick beater singlet, polo neck long-sleeve polypropylene top, heated vest, bike jacket or leathers over top, heated grips. Thats it. Go anywhere, anytime, day or night, without care or regard for temperature. End of problem.

Steve

[cambridgedan]

i found some at the hunting and fishing shop and my uncle manages it so im gna get a good deal

[LaytonNZ]

I don't have to wear anything under my jacket, i have a Rev'It jacket and i don't feel any of the cold at all.

but i do wear one of those things that goes over ur nose and covers your neck i found rideing in winter my jaw freeze's and i got a headake!

and sometimes i wear a set of "kiwifruit" gloves under my rideing gloves just keeps my hands warm

[cambridgedan]

this is the gear i have

[jono035]

You can get some pretty cheap thermal gear from some of the army surplus stores around. Thats how I got my polyprop stuff, won't be using it with my textile gear though, it's pretty toasty...

[OLD MAN BJ]

Well, for what its worth, I recently bought some new Polyprops from the dogmandu outlet shop in Manukau. They were OK, but Im too long in the tooth to put up with OK. So I went to the Icebreaker outlet shop and got some 200 weight Marino. Do yourself a favour, get the Marino. I'm sorry now I wasted my money on the props, as the real thing wasn't that more expensive. Feels nicer on the skin to me too.

[oldrider]

"UNDER ARMOUR" [ www.underarmour.co.nz ]

Have not tried it yet myself but am investigating their product at "Wilson's Sports" Oamaru!

It looks like good stuff, that just might be suitable for us too.

I will keep you posted if I get some.

[Winston001]

"UNDER ARMOUR" [ www.underarmour.co.nz ]

Read a review on Webikeworld which was favourable but rated the Knox windchill stuff as better. Similar to Oxford windstopper I guess.

Here is a review of base layers just for interest http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=+%2...rch&hl=en&sa=2

What caught my attention is the American Wave suit http://www.americanwave.com/ProductI...roductid=79301 which is made by a wetsuit manufacturer and designed for snowboarders. The reviewer found it didn't breath enough for active sports but for something like motorcycling.....:

[wysper]

"UNDER ARMOUR" [ www.underarmour.co.nz ]

Have not tried it yet myself but am investigating their product

I have some under armour leggings that I used during summer to help keep cool, and make the leathers easier to take off at the end of the ride. I found them really good. In the cold however, not so good, but that is no surprise, the ones I bought were designed to keep you cool. I would recommend them. They are good. For summer anyway. I don't know about their winter stuff.

Read a review on Webikeworld which was favourable but rated the Knox windchill stuff as better. Similar to Oxford windstopper I guess.

I am going to order the oxford ones this week. Looks like they don't have my size in, I will let you know how the went when I get some.

I looked at some REV IT ones but the were only windproof on the chest, not the arms. And with vented leathers, that wasn't good enough.

[crazyhorse]

Good quality thermal long sleeve top and long johns - real sexy..... not!!!! Thank god no one sees them LOL.

And when its really really cold - suff a newspaper down your jacket - really does work and keep the cold wind off the chest - and cheaper too! Not to mention using bread bags over your socks - you guys can laugh - but my feet have been warm and dry, and I've been in some bad weather at times. You should try it

[cambridgedan]

hey thats a good idea,

[Zuki lover]

Anything that can keep you warm is generally the idea mate. Most people invest in thermals

[HenryDorsetCase]

merino next to skin because polypropylene and man made materials absolutely reek after a day (and after a while the smell does not go away) whereas wool can be worn for an amazing amount of time without becoming unduly smelly.