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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 6, 2014 15:01:49 GMT
Guys, Seems to be a lot of talk about jackets for the winter - but what about your legs?
Think it's starting to get a bit cold for just shorts - so what's recommended to keep your legs warm?
I was thinking about a pair of Ron Hill Traksters or similar with padded shorts. |
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Post by Nelly on Nov 6, 2014 15:08:09 GMT
Shorts all year for me
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 6, 2014 15:19:25 GMT
aye! shorts,knee/shin pads,and long sealskins cover virtually all the legs. or cheapo running tights,and cheapo padded shorts underneath, or padded baggies over the top
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 15:34:15 GMT
Still in shorts for now ..although it is getting colder 3c this morning
When it's really cold...Gore Windstopper padded shorts under some fleece lined Pearl Izumi long bibs with some Endura Singletrack baggies ( unpadded) on top. Long ( thin) Sealskins on me twinkies
Toastie!
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Post by andywatson on Nov 6, 2014 16:35:55 GMT
Top tip:
Save money on leggings and avoid being taken for a gay roadie.
Simply grow proper hairy legs ......and get a good coating of mud on them (to muck up the car on the way home)
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 16:39:50 GMT
Ha ha ..that's why the baggies go on top!
Ps ..I have the hairy legs too for extra insulation
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Post by andywatson on Nov 6, 2014 16:58:23 GMT
This should be linked to that thread where the "more flamboyant" amongst us will find that if you fit a big front mudguard you can wear ladies tights or stockings.
PS Don't wear fishnet ones though 'cos they aren't very warm and the mud leaves diamond patterns on your legs.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 6, 2014 16:59:23 GMT
Cheers chaps.
Where's the best place for lomg thin sealskins socks?
Anywhere for cheapo long bibs too?
Thanks
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 17:09:00 GMT
This should be linked to that thread where the "more flamboyant" amongst us will find that if you fit a big front mudguard you can wear ladies tights or stockings. PS Don't wear fishnet ones though 'cos they aren't very warm and the mud leaves diamond patterns on your legs. [br So do the suspenders ....errr not that I would know anything about that..it's just what I've been told ... |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 17:12:04 GMT
You could do worse than to look at my post for Groupon / cycle surgery ..in the discount code section.. You would have to download the Groupon app though
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Post by step on Nov 6, 2014 17:15:44 GMT
Last year i went down the route of cheapo running trousers with a padde liner, baggies over the top with my knee and shin pad setup. No problems for me. Be interested to knwo what people do for gloves? I tend to struggle to find thick ones that fit properly.
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 17:18:49 GMT
Last year i went down the route of cheapo running trousers with a padde liner, baggies over the top with my knee and shin pad setup. No problems for me. Be interested to knwo what people do for gloves? I tend to struggle to find thick ones that fit properly. Try sealskinz again .... |
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Post by glynnsixo on Nov 6, 2014 17:31:13 GMT
iv had and got quite a few pairs of winter gloves and my sealskin ones have been the best and most comfy. they're preformed to a clasped hand which makes em comfy, iv also heard that they are now stitched at the finger tips to avoid the liners being pulled out when taking em off.
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Post by Matt on Nov 6, 2014 18:34:15 GMT
I'll second this. I can honestly say I never feel cold through wearing shorts, even in sub zero temperatures. I hate wearing trousers on the bike and leggings/tights or whatever they get called......no......just no |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 18:35:04 GMT
was out last nite , bugger it was a bit chilly its my feet that get cold  |
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Post by windysurfer on Nov 6, 2014 19:10:50 GMT
-2 when I got back to the car last night in Gisburn Forest.
When it's this cold I wear some cheapo Aldi padded long cycling pants with baggies over the top or baggies with a pair of the leg warmers
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 6, 2014 19:29:11 GMT
Seal skin long socks when really cold and humvees cover most of my legs and knee pads do the rest. Only wear water proof trousers in torrential rain or snow.
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Post by spacemonkey on Nov 6, 2014 20:29:40 GMT
Sealskin socks (army issue) cheap shitty Muddyfox tights for the coldest of days to keep the chill off but I always have a pair of baggy shorts on, I mean who wants to see a fat, bald, middle aged blokes arse in tights hanging off the back of the bike? I do try to think of others when I'm out!
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Post by Nelly on Nov 6, 2014 20:43:33 GMT
I'll second this. I can honestly say I never feel cold through wearing shorts, even in sub zero temperatures. I hate wearing trousers on the bike and leggings/tights or whatever they get called......no......just no yep, keep hands, feet and head warm, the rest looks after itself |
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 20:52:52 GMT
That's easy enough to say when you are almost living on the Equator! ...ha ha
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Post by scott on Nov 6, 2014 21:12:13 GMT
Humvees and knee pads with top base layer and Jersey for me with soft shell windstopper or Waterproof if it's raining obv. Ride faster you'll get warm.
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Post by jgmu97 on Nov 6, 2014 21:43:27 GMT
Shorts all year round, its the hands and feet which are the hardest part of the body to keep warm!
If its wet, then tights will be a big no no. As you know, the Posties wear shorts, as legs dry quicker than clothing, so if you're out in the rain, its wise not to wear tights. Do you fancy riding around with cold, damp tights! If its super cold in the middle of winter, you may be allowed to wear tights (Yeah, i do have a pair myself, but they only come out in the coldest of days, which isnt usually until the new year), but anything else, padded undershorts, long socks and baggies is just fine
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Post by hodgy on Nov 6, 2014 22:13:20 GMT
Shorts all year round, its the hands and feet which are the hardest part of the body to keep warm! If its wet, then tights will be a big no no. As you know, the Posties wear shorts, as legs dry quicker than clothing, so if you're out in the rain, its wise not to wear tights. Do you fancy riding around with cold, damp tights! If its super cold in the middle of winter, you may be allowed to wear tights (Yeah, i do have a pair myself, but they only come out in the coldest of days, which isnt usually until the new year), but anything else, padded undershorts, long socks and baggies is just fine Sorry ...I don't agree with your theory regarding bib tights ..in fact I would go as far to say that quite the opposite occurs and almost like a wet suit works by trapping a layer of water between fabric and skin ..thereby providing an insulating layer the same happens here . I have worn ( as explained earlier) fleece lined bib tights over padded shorts with baggies on top in all manner of winter conditions including torrential rain and snowy blizzard conditions and have always felt them to be a benefit ...not a hinderence . |
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Nov 6, 2014 23:15:32 GMT
Thanks chaps. Will look for some lined leggins/bibs.
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Post by step on Nov 6, 2014 23:47:51 GMT
Last year i went down the route of cheapo running trousers with a padde liner, baggies over the top with my knee and shin pad setup. No problems for me. Be interested to knwo what people do for gloves? I tend to struggle to find thick ones that fit properly. Try sealskinz again .... Again? Ive not got a pair! Last year i got away with doubling up using a thin liner pair with my normal ones over the top but my pocs are a little too snug to get away with that now. think ill have to have a nosey. Burton, merio socks are what you need! got a few pairs from on-one really nice an warm |
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