Gear for long trips?

**nzvlogger** · 14th March 2012, 20:44

Wondering what do you guys where underneath for long trips, like lining suits or something? i see the guys wearing like fire suits or whatever they are under their leathers is there something like that you can get for long distance riding... something to stop my big hairy balls from swimming in sweat lol.. to much ??

**mossy1200** · 14th March 2012, 20:49

Originally Posted by nzvlogger

Wondering what do you guys where underneath for long trips, like lining suits or something? i see the guys wearing like fire suits or whatever they are under their leathers is there something like that you can get for long distance riding... something to stop my big hairy balls from swimming in sweat lol.. to much ??

Hoff got hairy balls cure

**nzvlogger** · 14th March 2012, 20:57

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Hoff got hairy balls cure

ahh shit im just gonna ride in budgie smugglers and knee pads for pretection

**mossy1200** · 14th March 2012, 21:53

Originally Posted by nzvlogger

ahh shit im just gonna ride in budgie smugglers and knee pads for pretection

Safety first kevlar cup and butt budgie smugglers made by Draggin' Jocks.

**Ratti** · 15th March 2012, 18:45

It depends what your outer gear is made of.
cordura = sweat in summer but is warmer in winter.
leather = less sweat in summer and colder rider in the winter. Don't even go there when it rains.

What to wear for Underneath layers has been asked many times here. We all have our favourites and it depends in what you ride, and where you're riding. I do mostly short urban hops. SUmmer is leather gear with as little as possible underneath.

What time of year are you doing your long trip? Lots of fine woolen undergarments around. Depending on your size, have a flick through army surplus places and you might find long johns and fine wool jersys. I have two of these. I cut the sleeves off one , put it on and then stuck short strips of duct tape to the chest area to act as a wind sheild. Everyone laughs at first, but when I explain, they stop. Sod it, don't know what it's like for men, but cold nipples bloody hurt.

Lots of fine layers are better than one or two chunky layers. easy to add or remove as needed and doesnt take up as much room under your gear.

**nzvlogger** · 15th March 2012, 18:51

Originally Posted by Ratti

It depends what your outer gear is made of.
cordura = sweat in summer but is warmer in winter.
leather = less sweat in summer and colder rider in the winter. Don't even go there when it rains.

What to wear for Underneath layers has been asked many times here. We all have our favourites and it depends in what you ride, and where you're riding. I do mostly short urban hops. SUmmer is leather gear with as little as possible underneath.

What time of year are you doing your long trip? Lots of fine woolen undergarments around. Depending on your size, have a flick through army surplus places and you might find long johns and fine wool jersys. I have two of these. I cut the sleeves off one , put it on and then stuck short strips of duct tape to the chest area to act as a wind sheild. Everyone laughs at first, but when I explain, they stop. Sod it, don't know what it's like for men, but cold nipples bloody hurt.

Lots of fine layers are better than one or two chunky layers. easy to add or remove as needed and doesnt take up as much room under your gear.

Thanks man, i have leathers and cordura, I couldnt believe how much i sweat in the cordura lol, that helps anyway, might just get some cheap under gear from the warehouse or somethin... will probably still ride through winter unless its like hurricane season lol, rain doesnt bother me that much, i reckon its more of a pain in the ass getting to work and having to clean up the water pool you left from the gear lol

**tigertim20** · 15th March 2012, 20:07

I have a few friends who wear the - well, i cant remember the name of it, but the bike shops sell it, and its basically a thick thermal for under leathers or cordura, they swear by it.

When i go on long rides (7-800km in a day) I just wear cheap thermals from the warehouse - keeps me warm, and I dont sweat even on the hot days - although when its really hot, I find there tends to be a fiar bit more breeze than usual to cool me off . . .

**mossy1200** · 15th March 2012, 20:17

Originally Posted by Ratti

It depends what your outer gear is made of.
short strips of duct tape to the chest area to act as a wind sheild. Everyone laughs at first, but when I explain, they stop. Sod it, don't know what it's like for men, but cold nipples bloody hurt.

Lots of fine layers are better than one or two chunky layers. easy to add or remove as needed and doesnt take up as much room under your gear.

Try a few sheets of newspaper down your top.Works well if im cold.

**paturoa** · 15th March 2012, 20:23

Bicycle shorts are the best for long rides as there is no seam / edge on the pressure points.

**FJRider** · 15th March 2012, 20:41

Originally Posted by tigertim20

When i go on long rides (7-800km in a day) I just wear cheap thermals from the warehouse - keeps me warm, and I dont sweat even on the hot days - although when its really hot, I find there tends to be a fiar bit more breeze than usual to cool me off . . .

There you go ... keeps you warm in Dunedin. Must be good ...

**Mooch** · 15th March 2012, 20:46

Find that good fitting leathers are a good start. If it's very cold then mereno wool long johns are great.

Not sure about what is best for the heat but wore leathers for a 1200km day ride with temps 35-40 degrees(Argentina). Was tempted to just wear a teeshirt as it was like being in a suna and had to stop every now and then and tip water over the head to avoid passing out.

**tigertim20** · 15th March 2012, 21:01

Originally Posted by FJRider

There you go ... keeps you warm in Dunedin. Must be good ...

yeah mate, got good rides like you do trev, but not the heat sadly! the warehouse stuff does ok. I have found that a magazine or a folded newspaper in the front of the jacket do wonders to staving off windchill on the chest if riding when its pissing down. glossy magazines are best as they are harder to soak!

**FJRider** · 15th March 2012, 21:46

Originally Posted by tigertim20

yeah mate, got good rides like you do trev, but not the heat sadly! the warehouse stuff does ok. I have found that a magazine or a folded newspaper in the front of the jacket do wonders to staving off windchill on the chest if riding when its pissing down. glossy magazines are best as they are harder to soak!

Poly-props ... to start. And layers over that. Make sure you have room to store layers taken off and a few spare layers to put on. (if needed)

I only like newspapers and glossy magazines ... if I have a warm place to read them ...