98formulaLS1

So I want to prepare now for riding my bike through the winter. I want some suggestions for good gear for cold weather.

I've got a great jacket. It's 3 layers, the inner layer is thermal, the middle layer is mesh with armor, and the outer layer is a think waterproof layer. I think this jacket is great for all year riding.

I have Icon riding boots that seem pretty heavy duty, so I think they're good for winter, I'll just need to get some thicker socks

I have two real questions now.

1. Whats a great deal on a good pair of winter riding covering pants? I want to wear my normal pants while riding, but have some pair of thick riding pants to put over them, that extend all the way to my boots. i don't want cold ankles

2. Is there any good substitute for a scarf while riding a motorcycle? My jacket doesn't warm my neck, and my helmet doesn't either. I'm getting a cold neck. Any suggestions on a good riding neck covering?

kick rox

Looked at some Icon textile cargo-style riding pants the other day, they're about $100, and look pretty wind/water proof. -- Definitely an "outer" layer as they didn't appear to have a liner or anything.

and a balaclava for your neck works great.

slazo89

for your neck, you could get a face mask that covers your neck as well. google it, you should get a lot of hits.

98formulaLS1

I know what a facemask is, but I want something that keeps you warm when you doing 60 in frigid winter air

98formulaLS1

hows this? http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_09-0924

djgrom

MAY I PLEASE SUGGEST SOMETHING WARM!!!

Chino

don't have sex before you ride...it makes you cold while riding

BatEclipse99

This is what I wore last year, may be a little excessive but I was warm

Upper Body
1st layer- Thermal
2nd layer- T-shirt or Button up for work
(Layer 1 and 2 are tucked in)
3rd layer- A textile jacket (had no liner last season so if you have one even better)
4th layer- A regular leather jacket

Lower Body
1st layer- Thermal
2nd layer- Pants for the day
3rd layer- Windproof pants I.e.- the plastic pants from my rain suit

Gloves- I wore regular gloves, its sucked haha

Footwear- I wore 2 pair of socks. 1 my normal pair and thick gortex wool sock. And sneakers.

I am planning on investing on a good pair of riding boots and facemask this winter. Does anyone have a good suggestion on gloves that will stop the wind and keep the hands warm?

BatEclipse99

LMBO as soon as I saw this thread, I was thinking the same thing

skr00zloose

I have a firstgear 2 pc "thermotech" or whatever it's called, suit, and it's the shit. It's pretty water tight too. easy on, easy off, and the pants have elastic straps that go under your foot to keep them from riding up. Warmest winter gear I've ever owned, besides those electric gloves.