Winter riding whilst staying warm

[Bald Eagle]

I usually go for merino and silk underlayers, but the polys I bought from Kiwi Disposals are not what you might expect. They are really thick and with a brushed inner. Toasty warm today out in the Wellington chill.

Which ones did you get ?

[dino3310]

signed up and brought some stuff, for those prices its worth a try.


Cheers for the link

[Ratti]

Baldy. antarctic polys and sox. Mr15 loves his outfit, has been wearing it since he hauled it out of the box. Calls it his Snot Monster suit. To be fair, its not a bad comparison. He is very tall and they are very infected snot coloured. But at 5 bucks I can live with it. I used one of the tops under my textile jacket this week, that and a t shirt, and it was really great.

I'll let you know any day now how it copes with being stinked up by a 15yo lad.

[Waipukbiker]

Just thought Ide mention something that I tried last weekend, I went on the Taupo Epic events "The long way round" adventure ride which was bloody awesome. The temp when we left taupo was -4 deg and didnt warm up much over the next 11 hrs of riding. Apart from some cold fingertips I was warm and comfy and this was mainly due to a thin, light, windproof and shower proof jacket over my normal riding jacket that had elastic cuffs and buttoned up high under the neck, what a huge differance it made, I took it off at about 1pm when we stopped for lunch and rode with my normal gear until around 4pm when the temp plummeted then put it back on. My normal gear works fine but when the temp is down in the low single figures or the wind chill is making you wonder why you climbed out of bed then thats when this simple addition makes the differance. Mine is a "North Ridge' tramping jacket and is thin enough to stuff into a big pocket but man it works.
I spoke to 3 other riders that had done the same thing and they all said that they will be wearing them all the time in Winter from now on.

I had a look at those big handlebar covers that you see on farmers bikes and quad bikes yesterday and at $45 a pair, totaly storm proof on the outside and wool lined on the inside, a bloody side cheaper than a pair of full on winter weight riding gloves.

You could wear a good pair of protective summer gloves inside these and still retain the "thin glove feel" and be fully protected against the shittiest of weather. They may not be to everyones taste but I am seriosly thinking about them.

Something to think about anyway.

cheers

[GTRMAN]

Just thought Ide mention something that I tried last weekend, I went on the Taupo Epic events "The long way round" adventure ride which was bloody awesome. The temp when we left taupo was -4 deg and didnt warm up much over the next 11 hrs of riding. Apart from some cold fingertips I was warm and comfy and this was mainly due to a thin, light, windproof and shower proof jacket over my normal riding jacket that had elastic cuffs and buttoned up high under the neck, what a huge differance it made, I took it off at about 1pm when we stopped for lunch and rode with my normal gear until around 4pm when the temp plummeted then put it back on. My normal gear works fine but when the temp is down in the low single figures or the wind chill is making you wonder why you climbed out of bed then thats when this simple addition makes the differance. Mine is a "North Ridge' tramping jacket and is thin enough to stuff into a big pocket but man it works.
I spoke to 3 other riders that had done the same thing and they all said that they will be wearing them all the time in Winter from now on.

I had a look at those big handlebar covers that you see on farmers bikes and quad bikes yesterday and at $45 a pair, totaly storm proof on the outside and wool lined on the inside, a bloody side cheaper than a pair of full on winter weight riding gloves.

You could wear a good pair of protective summer gloves inside these and still retain the "thin glove feel" and be fully protected against the shittiest of weather. They may not be to everyones taste but I am seriosly thinking about them.

Something to think about anyway.

cheers

Good Stuff, yeah having a windbreak layer allows the insulation layers to do their job, trap warm air next to the skin. Where did you see the quad mittens for $45?

[Bald Eagle]

found these in NZ RRP $51

http://www.forbesanddavies.co.nz/pro...gauntlets.aspx

[Ratti]

hey that's cool Baldy, I could make those....Need something on Henry. WOn't be as flash as those ones, but easy enough to do. I'll let you know how it goes.

[FJRider]

hey that's cool Baldy, I could make those....Need something on Henry. WOn't be as flash as those ones, but easy enough to do. I'll let you know how it goes.

Most bike shops have similar for four - wheelers ... MUCH cheaper too. CRT usually have some too.

Find a place that wrecks them and chances are ... you'll score a free pair. (put your bestest smile on)

[oneofsix]

hey that's cool Baldy, I could make those....Need something on Henry. WOn't be as flash as those ones, but easy enough to do. I'll let you know how it goes.

A sheepskin pair would be nice, possum skin would be better

[Ratti]

I think mine will be warewharewetweathergear yellow with polar fleece liners. That way I can chuck them in the wash when they get stinky and they will dry out fast. Fur stinks and stays wet for too long. then it goes crispy if you try and force dry the stuff.

[oneofsix]

I think mine will be warewharewetweathergear yellow with polar fleece liners. That way I can chuck them in the wash when they get stinky and they will dry out fast. Fur stinks and stays wet for too long. then it goes crispy if you try and force dry the stuff.

sounding interesting. I'll interested in how it goes.

[Bald Eagle]

hey that's cool Baldy, I could make those....Need something on Henry. WOn't be as flash as those ones, but easy enough to do. I'll let you know how it goes.

Cool, also found another local link http://www.morleymotorcycles.co.nz/motorcyclesmarine.php?category=23&brand=0&piece=419

[Ratti]

Baldy, If you do get those thermals, buy 3 of the biggest sized tops and I'll cut one of them up and extend the length on the other two for you. They are a bit shorter than I like them but I can live with it, but way too short for my sons who are about your height and build.

[Bald Eagle]

order placed

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[Waipukbiker]

The ones I saw were at the local Suzuki dealer here in Waipukurau, They didnt look as flash as the ones shown in the above links but they were longer in the arm. They would prob reach halfway to elbow.

The local dealer is set up mainly for ag and they are pretty carefull about the quality of the stuff they sell.

I will double check the price anyway and see if I can get a brand.