scott01422 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 hey guys and girls i am currently riding my bike in pretty much cold weatherbut after a while i am very cold indeed ;( hands,legs and feet mainly so the question is what can i buy to warm me up wearing oxford bone dry gloves , long johns and thick socks butdoesnt seem to help in the over a hour riding cheers in advance . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 but after a while i am very cold indeed ;( hands,legs and feet mainly so the question is what can i buy to warm me up wearing oxford bone dry gloves , long johns and thick socks butdoesnt seem to help in the over a hour riding cheers in advance . Heated grips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hodgy Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Cold Killers make a range of thermal underwear, not the cheapest but they are good Also several thinner layers works better at keeping you warm instead of a couple of thick layers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I bought a 2nd hand Belstaff jacket (£30) and Frank Thomas Aqua trousers (£20) off ebay....both have removable inner linings, so keep me nice and toasty. Gloves I have are Spada Enforcer....I've not used them in the wet yet and there is some debate on here about just how good they are in the wet....but they are quite warm. Walking socks inside my Sidi Black Rain Evo boots seem to work pretty good too.We were out for about 3 hours today and the cold didn't give me any problems at all.So if funds are tight look for some decent brand secondhand stuff on eBay or the like....you can find some pretty good gear on there for reasonable money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A review of the Oxford Gloveshttp://www.themotorbikeforum.co.uk/view ... 75&t=40852Just dont let them get wet!I find that a waterproof layer (as it will also be windproof) helps, so I have a Spada jacket and over gloves and Weise waterproof trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Lots of thin layers, a thermal vest and long johns, compression underwear. Handlebar muffs, inner gloves, heated grips, gloves and a vest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 A bus pass But seriouslyLeather trousers are a must for cold riding. The amount of heat lost through the air cooling of your limbs is vast. You have to shut out all the draughts so a big scarf or neck protector will make a difference. Silk under gloves and balacalava, silk mind, make a big difference.Longer gloves, long enough to come over your sleeves, keeps the wind out.Don't go overboard tho, don't wear so much lagging that you can't move as you need to.Porridge helps too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan29 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Layers. I wear a thermal vest, thick shirt, fleece jumper, hikers fleece and lined jacket; long johns; 2 pairs of socks (normal+thermal); cotton inner gloves. I look like a toddler in a snow suit, but it keeps me comfy.Only the top layer is biker gear - thermals are Tesco ..... and very good too. Inner gloves from an outdoor shop - £5.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 It`s all been said above but having done 5 winters now, I can confirm, lots of thin layers. I have a one piece very thin thermal undersuit, chill out tops and bottoms and (I know its a rain suit) but I picked up a "Johnny jacket" at BMF last year for a fiver. I thought this would be good to keep the wind out so I stick this on directly under my textile jacket. This certainly keeps the cold wind out and the warm air in. As for gloves, get a decent pair. If monies a prob, use your summer ones with thin inner gloves (again as been said) Alternatively try marigolds (pervy sounding I know) but I`ve been told they work by keeping out the wind too.Good luck in staying warm and ride safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susieque Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Just an aside about wearing diesel/plastic gloves inside your normal ones...I did this when we went to Matlock in December, and whilst they did work by keeping my hands 'warm' just beware of putting them back on after a stop. If the inside of the gloves becomes clammy & you put them back on, the cold dampness will freeze your hands!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 It`s all been said above but having done 5 winters now, I can confirm, lots of thin layers. I have a one piece very thin thermal undersuit, chill out tops and bottoms and (I know its a rain suit) but I picked up a "Johnny jacket" at BMF last year for a fiver. I thought this would be good to keep the wind out so I stick this on directly under my textile jacket. This certainly keeps the cold wind out and the warm air in. As for gloves, get a decent pair. If monies a prob, use your summer ones with thin inner gloves (again as been said) Alternatively try marigolds (pervy sounding I know) but I`ve been told they work by keeping out the wind too.Good luck in staying warm and ride safe. Whats pervy about marigolds Neil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Not sure really mate , just inbred with that assumption I suppose, old folk humour. Feck it, if they work then who gives a shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remy Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Are heated gloves better than heated grips? The main reason I don't go out in winter is that I have bad circulation and get freezing really quickly (doesn't even have to be that cold ). I've heard that your fingers can still get cold with the grips, and it's my fingers that freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmers Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 + 1 for making sure you keep the wind out.a cheap waterproof jacket will do just that, and when it's really cold i wear one over the top of my bike jacket, works very well.plus wearing lots of thin layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Primark are doing cheap thermals at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I think I mentioned this before on another thread....but ladies tights under your trousers work well too.....just don't crash as explaining it to hospital staff may be more painfull..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I think I mentioned this before on another thread....but ladies tights under your trousers work well too.....just don't crash as explaining it to hospital staff may be more painfull..... It's not the tights that you need to worry about. The g-string, suspenders and garter belt might take a bit of explaining though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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