Winter Gear

[GeoCam]

Sorry, I think this IS in the wrong place - and yes, it is a bit confusing!

[surgtech1956]

Fenders? I'm thinking about riding my mountain bike more this fall/winter, I know I need to get studded tires, but what about fenders, if I've going to ride trails??

[GLC1968]

Studded tires, fenders, lights, reflectors, down-lo-glow...insulated water bottles & coffee holders...

I can think of lots of non-apparel winter gear!


Geocam - I use buffs all year round. I do have one polar one, but it's too hot for me most of the winter (above about 20 F). It's actually polar fleece on one end and regular buff material on the other. I've always thought it was rather odd and could never figure out a good way of wearing it that took advantage of both ends properly!

I normally just use regular buffs and double them up if it's really cold. I do have tons of hair and I overheat easily--so take this all into consideration when thinking about your own needs.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Studded tires, fenders, lights, reflectors, down-lo-glow...insulated water bottles & coffee holders...

I can think of lots of non-apparel winter gear!

I think of fenders, lights and reflectors as more like commuter gear- riding to work year round in rain or shine, heat or clod, light or darkness.

[GLC1968]

I think of fenders, lights and reflectors as more like commuter gear- riding to work year round in rain or shine, heat or clod, light or darkness.

See where I live, you only need fenders for the winter (I think it rained twice all summer!), so that's 'winter' gear to me. Plus, who commutes in the dark in the summer? Doesn't just about everyone get daylight long enough for commuting (unless you are 3rd shift, obviously) in the summer months?

But yeah - maybe they should be in the 'winter commuting' sub forum?

[blackhillsbiker]

Do those of you who ride a Brooks saddle switch it out for the winter?

Deb

PS Has anyone tried "Moose Mitts" — I'm thinking seriously of trying them. My hands are cold on normal days and my fingers turn white with cold. I don't think they make a cycling glove that will keep them warm.

[HoosierGiant]

Has anyone tried "Moose Mitts" — I'm thinking seriously of trying them. My hands are cold on normal days and my fingers turn white with cold. I don't think they make a cycling glove that will keep them warm.

I purchased Moose Mitts for DH for Christmas last year. World of difference, he says. His are the MTB version, but we're thinking of splurging and putting them on the road bikes also. Like you, I suffer from the 'skeleton finger' issue, and my hands are never warm, even when wearing a second pair of gloves over my winter riding gloves with wind block. Sigh! Moose Mitts for the road bike are looking pretty enticing now that the temps are starting to drop!