j-sworks
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- Feb 5, 2012
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So I have a few pieces that are for cool to cold conditions, and some technical pieces for changeable weather and here is my experience plus a question.
I'm hoping that we can all lend our experience to help others (and myself) with choosing and wearing clothes for cool and cold conditions.
10 degrees or less: Gore windstopper jacket, and Gore windstopper bib tights, Castelli winter cap.
The jacket - this is a great jacket, but I find that my chest and stomach get sweaty and then the sweat gets cold and I then feel really bad. I think this is either an issue with the material or with me over dressing.
The bib tights - very functional, brushed lining, windstopper material on the front side from just above the knee and down to the bottom of the cuff, the front side has been doubled up on the material so it keeps you warm and protects you from the wind. The back of the legs and so on are single layer non-windstopper material to aid with moisture wicking. I like these a lot.
Castelli winter cap - have not worn it yet.
Changeable weather: 15 to 23 degrees ish
DHB veron roubiax knee warmers - really like these, fairly windproof on the front, nice brushed warm innards, good grippers and I can wear these all day with problems.
Gore light weight arm warmers- nice and useful, good grippers, UV 50 protection, but not enough when the mercury dips below 15.
Castelli neo vest- really nice piece, super super light, windproof and water proof on the front, mesh back, comes with a little pocket it can easily fold into making it easy to pop in your jersey pocket. I would have liked to see a pocket on the back.
Please share your advice and winter gear ideas
I'm hoping that we can all lend our experience to help others (and myself) with choosing and wearing clothes for cool and cold conditions.
10 degrees or less: Gore windstopper jacket, and Gore windstopper bib tights, Castelli winter cap.
The jacket - this is a great jacket, but I find that my chest and stomach get sweaty and then the sweat gets cold and I then feel really bad. I think this is either an issue with the material or with me over dressing.
The bib tights - very functional, brushed lining, windstopper material on the front side from just above the knee and down to the bottom of the cuff, the front side has been doubled up on the material so it keeps you warm and protects you from the wind. The back of the legs and so on are single layer non-windstopper material to aid with moisture wicking. I like these a lot.
Castelli winter cap - have not worn it yet.
Changeable weather: 15 to 23 degrees ish
DHB veron roubiax knee warmers - really like these, fairly windproof on the front, nice brushed warm innards, good grippers and I can wear these all day with problems.
Gore light weight arm warmers- nice and useful, good grippers, UV 50 protection, but not enough when the mercury dips below 15.
Castelli neo vest- really nice piece, super super light, windproof and water proof on the front, mesh back, comes with a little pocket it can easily fold into making it easy to pop in your jersey pocket. I would have liked to see a pocket on the back.
Please share your advice and winter gear ideas