An earband or cap under your helmet helps too. Only place on me that I'll pick synthetic fleece over wool. (It makes my forehead itch.)
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11-04-2012, 08:06 PM #1
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11-05-2012, 05:01 AM #2
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As the temps gets closer to the 30's, a balaclava is necessary (at least for me). The wind on the face/nose gets pretty cold and fast! I've a smartwool version that I like, my earband and skull cap are both synthetic (Gore) and work fine. It takes time to collect winter riding gear - it took me two seasons to collect what I do have but am set. Now as long as I don't "under-grow" my tights and shorts I will be happy
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11-05-2012, 05:32 AM #3
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I LOVE merino wool at ALL temps! I run in Smartwool or Point 6 socks. On the bike it's Smartwool or Darn Tough or Icebreaker. LOVE! I love my wool Buff and wool jersey, too. Though I am not totally sold on the 2 Smartwool baselayer tops I have. They don't wick particularly well. I sweat a LOT, so it's probably more me than the wool.
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11-05-2012, 06:07 AM #4
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I have a wool buff that I am finding I like better than my balaclava. It is very adjustable so if I want my nose covered I can and if I dont it is easy to pull down. Plus, I like the extra wool around my neck.
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As the temps gets closer to the 30's, a balaclava is necessary (at least for me). The wind on the face/nose gets pretty cold and fast! I've a smartwool version that I like, my earband and skull cap are both synthetic (Gore) and work fine. It takes time to collect winter riding gear - it took me two seasons to collect what I do have but am set. Now as long as I don't "under-grow" my tights and shorts I will be happyTrek Madone 4.7 WSD
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11-05-2012, 11:53 AM #5
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I've thought about this, but so far what I have is working for me. Do you have a brand in particular that you recommend? I am really not for sure what a buff is, as I find different things when I go searching for them on the internet. Just curious. Originally Posted by goldfinch
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11-05-2012, 12:11 PM #6
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Buff Go to tubular and scroll down for the merino one. Lots of places carry them.
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11-05-2012, 01:46 PM #7
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Yup, these: http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collec...filter/tubular Originally Posted by Blueberry
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11-06-2012, 11:21 AM #8
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I see why they are attractive - I will have to consider this - thanks for the links!
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12-01-2012, 05:03 AM #9
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Very cool! Originally Posted by goldfinch
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