Winter commuting clothes

Sangre

Hey

Just wondering if anyone could recommend some appropriate winter cycling commuting gear. My commute is fairly tame, probably only about 5km each way. Go to gym twice a day in the morning though so it can be particularly chilly in the morning. However, I use my bike a decent amount other than that (no car) and have started on the odd longer weekend cycle.

I was thinking of gloves and maybe some warm shorts/pants? What do you guys think?

Suggestions on price range in light of the above would also be appreciated. Didn't find much on a search.

ianopino

Hi Sangre,

I've been cycling for years in all weather and you can't beat the products from GORE BIKE WEAR.

They cost a fortune but they last years longer than other brands and so represent greater value in the long term.

Have a search around wiggle.co.uk or walk into cycleways in Dublin.


Cheers,
Ian

tomasrojo

BBB Aquashield are good gloves. Other than that, I just wear a lot of layers and a thin tuque.

radiat

Yeah the gore gear is great.

I got a cheap pair of BBB gloves and they're good too. Don't get gloves that are too warm or else you'll be taking them off half way in.

I've a pair of endura cycling trousers which i'd recommend. Plenty of room around the knees, velcro at the ankles and tough arse material to stop wearing on the saddle (cue the jokes)

I wear a Polaris jacket which is the dogs bollocks. Wind and shower proof on the chest and arms and a breathable material at the back

I wouldn't recommend buying on line, my experiences have been bad. Products were not at all what I was expecting.

At the end of the day you'll get what you pay for. I always find if i get cheap stuff i end up going back in 6 months to buy the good stuff

Rhand

I've been cycling for 15 months now and even in the winter last year (commuting 30km a day) I only wore a jeans, a shirt, gloves and a light raincoat. Everything else is redudant imo.
I bought this expensive rainsuit in a bike shop once, but the jacket wasn't helpful because instead of getting wet by the rain I got wet through sweating so much.

If you're cold, it means you're not cycling fast enough.

Sangre

Thanks for tips guys, given me some food for thought and I'll look at suggestions.

I'm thinking I'll invest in a good pair of gloves (not necessarily warmest though) and some cycling pants (probably not insulated but fitted). As has been said above, you'll warm up after a while. I already have a good altura rain jacket.

Surveyor11

been on the look out for a decent winter (and soon to be spring!) jersey. Hearing nothing but good things about the Gore stuff, Picked up this from Evans, which I thought was a reasonable deal:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/power-thermo-jersey-ec020034#reviews

I was looking for a decent jersey for weekend spins. My commuting top (Windstopper fabric) doesn't have a back pocket for snacks pump etc, so whereas it's exellent for the commute, it has it's limitations for the weekend rides.

Anyone commuting with this type of jersey at this time of the year? Sticking a base layer under and using this jersey surely I'll feel the chill?