Re-using arm warmers

[Kookas]

How reusable are arm warmers? Are they like jackets - I.e. can be washed once a week without issue?

Also, as someone who uses the ride itself to warm up, do you think just short sleeves and arm warmers would be adequate? I don't ride below 2°C, so I don't need anything 'drastic'.

 

[ianrauk]

yes, they can be washed.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

How reusable are arm warmers? Are they like jackets - I.e. can be washed once a week without issue?

I don't actually know where the pair I have are but I've got leg warmers and they wash up fine.

 

[Kookas]

I don't actually know where the pair I have are but I've got leg warmers and they wash up fine.

How frequently do you find they need to be washed? Though I guess it'd be more often than arm warmers, because arms are pretty idle while cycling.

I'm trying to figure out if I need to spend a little bit on a lot of arm warmers, or a lot on a single arm warmer pair.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

How frequently do you find they need to be washed? Though I guess it'd be more often than arm warmers, because arms are pretty idle while cycling.

I'm trying to figure out if I need to spend a little bit on a lot of arm warmers, or a lot on a single arm warmer pair.

Less often than tops and bottoms - they're not near the stinky bits. But if I go out in the cold I'll be wearing long-sleeved jerseys anyway. It's only in warmer weather that I could find a use for them.

Because you don't need to wash them often, one good pair with a quick wash and dry would be better than an army of army things.

 

[Kookas]

Less often than tops and bottoms - they're not near the stinky bits. But if I go out in the cold I'll be wearing long-sleeved jerseys anyway. It's only in warmer weather that I could find a use for them.

Because you don't need to wash them often, one good pair with a quick wash and dry would be better than an army of army things.

So you find that arm warmers aren't really suited for 2°C weather? I think I might just buy a windproof jacket instead and wear a short sleeve jersey underneath.
(Because I'd need to buy lots of long sleeve jerseys, whereas with a jacket I only need the one.)

 

[Kies]

Used in the summer on very early rides or when the temp is still low. They can be washed,but don't require washing every ride

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

So you find that arm warmers aren't really suited for 2°C weather? I think I might just buy a windproof jacket instead and wear a short sleeve jersey underneath.
(Because I'd need to buy lots of long sleeve jerseys, whereas with a jacket I only need the one.)

It's worth remembering that the distinctive parts of cycling jackets are principally extra length and rear pockets (which you can't get at while you're riding if you've got a jacket on top). In nearly all other aspects they're pretty much the same as any other clothing that fits the conditions. I wouldn't get too worried about what you're wearing under the jacket as long as it keeps you warm enough without you overheating, and you keep cotton away from sweaty areas.

 

[uclown2002]

How reusable are arm warmers? Are they like jackets - I.e. can be washed once a week without issue?

Also, as someone who uses the ride itself to warm up, do you think just short sleeves and arm warmers would be adequate? I don't ride below 2°C, so I don't need anything 'drastic'.

What happens at 2°C in Birmingham? Is it illegal to ride a bike?

 

[the_mikey]

I usually wash my arm warmers after a ride or two.

 

[Globalti]

What's this "washing" you guys are discussing?

 

[jayonabike]

I wash all my kit after every ride.

 

[Globalti]

Is that why your sig is "Honky"?

 

[Jonny Wright]

I wash all my kit after every ride.

So do I.. Jersey, shorts, leg & arm warmers. Windproof gilet and gloves get washed every other, depending on the weather.