September 26th, 2012, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Winter gear
Unfortunately it's starting to get cold where I live; however, barring snow Im hoping to ride all year long.
1) What are some winter jackets and gloves you recommend? 2) I currently own a Dianese jacket, size 52 and it fits like a glove. So would it make sense to buy a size 54 to stuff extra layers in it? I don't want to do the same to the 52 because I feel like that's too tight but I know the more room for friction, the greater potential for roadrash. |
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September 26th, 2012, 08:02 PM | #2 |
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Heated gear.
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September 26th, 2012, 08:42 PM | #3 |
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could always throw a large hoody over your jacket.
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September 27th, 2012, 05:10 PM | #4 |
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Gerbring electric gloves are a must for under 40 riding and i mention Gerbring because if a problem occurs....they send you a new set ( exchange) the same day. Used sno-mo suits are well under $100 on e-bay....get a 2 piece suit...much warmer. Cheap-o $8 spandex hoods work better than felt or wool becuase they block the breeze. Basic gloves are about $160+.....If that's too pricey....cheack Barre Army Navy online and see if they have cold weather trigger finger leather palm mittens. I got mine for about $12....for me...theyre good to about 40 degrees.
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September 27th, 2012, 06:17 PM | #5 |
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Brian,
My advice is to put the bike away once we get a forecast that involves snow. Once it snows, road crews use a metric butt-ton of salt and such. This salt stays on the roads long after the snow leaves. I went for a ride when I was home for spring break last year. It was salty and gross on the roads still. I thought I cleaned up my bike well enough when I put it away, but apparently I didn't. When I got home for summer break, I had lots of rusted/oxidized bolt heads and a brand new chain that was covered in rust. Lots of time that I could have spent riding was then spent... on cleaning Basically, as soon as it starts snowing, plan on not riding. That's always been my plan. I'm on a bicycle year round, but the ninja stays in the garage. Just my If you decide to ride on days that the roads are clear, there's some really pretty places to take some pictures in our area. Get some good ones with the ninja. |
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September 27th, 2012, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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I ride 30 minutes to work each day before dawn. Leather gloves get me there OK at 50F and above. This year I did come into some A* textile gloves and they seem a whole lot warmer in the mornings. It was 53 the other morning and I rode 2 hours to another city and it A* gloves worked great. I had a $10 balaclava on that cut out the breeze on my neck wonderfully.
Never the less, when it gets down below 50°, I have a set of ATV muffs I put on. It looks nerdy as hell, but it works. I did take some 1" thick foam and cut it into a 2x4" oval with holes in the middle for handlebar and cables. These foam cutouts let me seal the updraft in the mitts out. http://www.amazon.com/Kolpin-92185-B.../dp/B001Q4YMXA What makes these so great is that they have a ring sewn in the cuff that fits my jacket sleeve perfectly. I can literally ride with no gloves. Below 40, I have no interest in riding.
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October 9th, 2012, 08:40 AM | #7 |
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I'm also interested in some cold weather gear/accessories. I'm looking at Gerbing products and was wondering what you guys actually have/use. I want the heated gloves and maybe the jacket liner(or an actual jacket), but then you need a connection to your battery and what not. My questions are:
Have any of you guys mounted these yet? If so, what? Pics? What other electrical accessories have you added without draining the battery? (LEDs, Accessory plug, GPS...) What's your take on heated liners vs heated clothing? I guess that's all the questions I have(remember) for now. Thanks in advanced. |
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October 9th, 2012, 09:13 AM | #8 |
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I'm going to attempt the same.
The salt isn't so bad, as long as you keep your bike washed every week if possible. The same goes for cars. I usually take the nice wheels off my car for the winter so they don't get too messed up by the road salt, in case I can't make it to a car wash quickly. Just curious, what do you guys use to keep the breeze off your neck when the temperatures are a little cooler? I find that this is the coldest part of my body usually. |
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October 9th, 2012, 09:22 AM | #9 |
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I picked up the freeze out balaclava from cycle gear. Their stuffs on sale right now I spent like $10 or so I think.
It works wonders, I did have to modify with some scissors to have it for just right though. |
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October 9th, 2012, 09:23 AM | #10 | |
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One thing to keep in mind though is that the bike's battery can't supply as much current as a car's can, and the fusebox fuse is only 10 amp I believe. It's unlikely you're going to melt anything with just cellphones and a GPS, but don't go plugging an air compressor into it :P I have my 12v outlet under the rear seat; alternatively you can get a waterproof socket and put it up front by the handlebars somewhere. |
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October 9th, 2012, 09:31 AM | #11 | |
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Can you see out of that thing ok? It does look warm though. |
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October 9th, 2012, 04:43 PM | #12 |
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i'd LOVE some heated gloves. i wear a compression shirt, thermal, hoodie, then my icon motorhead leather jacket. i feel no wind except for my neck, hands, and feet
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October 9th, 2012, 05:00 PM | #13 | |
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October 26th, 2012, 11:49 AM | #14 |
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Rev'it makes some awesome triple-layer textile jackets. Outer layer (which I wear alone in the summer), waterproof/windproof layer, and a thermal quilting layer. You can put together whatever layers you want to suit the weather conditions.
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