It's damn scary when it gets this cold...

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 16:34

Do these silk glove liners fit inside gloves that are tightish? :spudwhat:

**Ixion** · 7th June 2005, 16:49

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Why not try Spidi silk glove liners from your local MOTORCYCLE shop?
Around $30.00

Cos going to your local MOTORCYCLE shop ain't half as pervy as hanging around the womens glove counter

(well, I don't know about AMPS of course - maybe is IS kinkier

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**Lou Girardin** · 7th June 2005, 16:50

Originally Posted by vifferman

Do these silk glove liners fit inside gloves that are tightish? :spudwhat:

It depends how tightish, fish's butt tightish?
The liners are quite thin.

**Wolf** · 7th June 2005, 16:51

Light frost here as I stepped out to catch the bus this morning so I was a trifle cold (and thankful it wasn't a proper frost). I have taken it as a SignOfThingsToCome(TM) and seriously must get my bike running so I'm in my warm armour before winter hits with a vengeance.

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 16:51

Originally Posted by Ixion

Cos going to your local MOTORCYCLE shop ain't half as pervy as hanging around the womens glove counter

(well, I don't know about AMPS of course - maybe is IS kinkier

)

Yeah, they've got all those S/M outfits: crotchless leather chaps, Hoggley Doggley g-strings, HD leather posing pouches, etc.

**vifferman** · 7th June 2005, 16:54

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

It depends how tightish, fish's butt tightish?
The liners are quite thin.

Heh... reminds me of a guy I used to work with - he had similes/metaphors for every occasion. That one was "As tight as a fish's arse. And that's watertight!"

I'd say, not nearly that tight. Snug.
Thin gloves as described should be OK under them.

**Coldkiwi** · 7th June 2005, 18:18

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Why not try Spidi silk glove liners from your local MOTORCYCLE shop?
Around $30.00

or pop down to pack'n'pedal and grab some polypropylene ones for $10 if ya cheap! (I am and they're very effective)

**Hitcher** · 7th June 2005, 19:57

Originally Posted by vifferman

Do these silk glove liners fit inside gloves that are tightish?

Yes. That's the beauty of silk. It's thin and breathable.

**Hitcher** · 7th June 2005, 20:00

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Why not try Spidi silk glove liners from your local MOTORCYCLE shop?
Around $30.00

Because, like many things MOTORCYCLE shops "sell", they don't always:
a) stock them
b) in your size...

It's easier to go where you know you'll get what you want. For maybe a bit cheaper too.

**TwoSeven** · 7th June 2005, 20:04

I dont really suffer from the cold on the bike. My old 'Frank Thomas' jacket is tried and tested down below -11C + wind chill (about -40 I think it was all up). This morning it was -2 and I wouldnt have noticed. I still wear lite gloves and an open face lid.

Basically, so long as your wind-proof, you wont feel much of the chill.

However, if your on the bike longer than half an our or an our, then you have to worry about penative chill (the kind that seeps thru). Thats where you also need to start thinking about more layers (big bulky stuff wont work).

Other thing - when you get to your destination - have a cup of coffee or tea as soon as possible - it stops you developing a chill.

**Toast** · 7th June 2005, 21:01

Originally Posted by Jonty

It is always nice to see it turn in to a great day for the first working day back mind you

Especially when it's exam study break and you're a Uni student and don't have work until tomorrow

...ah the Coro loop

...made up for missing the KB ride on the weekend...damn that place is the bomb!!

**dhunt** · 7th June 2005, 22:15

Originally Posted by Gremlin

speaking of steam from the mouth, I've seen helmets with an insert that covers the nose.

I have an HJC CL-14, are they a clip in or something, or is it part of certain helmets??

My CL-14 (NZ model) came with one, so yes you can definitely get them for your helmet. It comes as clip in thingy (technical term) that fits in your helmets. Helps lots - but helmet still fogs up a bit even with it in.

**Gremlin** · 7th June 2005, 22:27

Originally Posted by dhunt

My CL-14 (NZ model) came with one, so yes you can definitely get them for your helmet. It comes as clip in thingy (technical term) that fits in your helmets. Helps lots - but helmet still fogs up a bit even with it in.

Thanks, I got my helmet from Motomail, so I'll guess it's a NZ model.

The reason I'm looking for one is that at the moment I get just a little bit of fog (dad said he got a fair bit when he tried out my bike, but evidently I breathe better/don't breathe at all), but enough to not go away by opening the visor, but enough to be irritating. I also have some spray that supposedly helps. Should use it...

I'll phone Mt Eden tomorrow...

LB · 8th June 2005, 02:59

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Silk gloves (my 0.02 worth)

Spidi do make silk liner gloves, but not many bike shops (to the best of my knowledge) keep them in stock.

Outdoor shops (in Wgtn try Gordons) sell a range of NZ-made silk products called Silk Body. They do gloves, and I have a pair of them. They cost around $28-$30. They come in all sizes, small to very large. They're very thin so you don't really notice them under bike gloves, but they really make a difference and keep you warmer.

I also have a long-sleeved Silk Body t-shirt that is great, I wear it under my Icebreaker layers when it's real cold. Also have Silk Body socks (calf length_ that I wear under my Icebreaker thick socks when it's real cold.

I know silk (or merino) costs more than polyprop, but I believe that (as a general rule) you get what you pay for.

Back to riffer's original topic....I was very glad that I was in the car this morning. No ice that we noticed, but another couple of days of this weather and we'll get ice at the bottom of our hill.

Take care out there peoples.....

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