Winter Clothing and Kit

[ricnott]

I have come back to commuting by bike after a 12 month break. I commute 9 miles each way 5 days a week snd also get out as often as possible at weekends for longer rides. I ride either a Trek 1.2 or on dry and longer days Madone 4.5.

I am looking to update my kit for autumn/winter as the weather has started to turn wetter and a bit colder. Please can I have peoples opinions/experiences with kit to help me make sensible purchases.
I realise that there may be a fair bit of subjectivity but it would be useful as you often find out those little foibles with kit when actually using them.

Proposed Kit list:
Long Sleeved Jersey (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Long Legged Bib Tights (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Waterproof jacket
Overshoes
Long fingered gloves

I have been considering the Sportful No-Rain Jacket and Bib tights and am going to look at an Altura Night Vision Evo Jacket.

Thanks.

 

[Maz]

Cycling buffs are versatile items.
You can wear them on your neck/ears/nose/mouth/head for warmth.

 

[400bhp]

I have come back to commuting by bike after a 12 month break. I commute 9 miles each way 5 days a week snd also get out as often as possible at weekends for longer rides. I ride either a Trek 1.2 or on dry and longer days Madone 4.5.

I am looking to update my kit for autumn/winter as the weather has started to turn wetter and a bit colder. Please can I have peoples opinions/experiences with kit to help me make sensible purchases.
I realise that there may be a fair bit of subjectivity but it would be useful as you often find out those little foibles with kit when actually using them.

Proposed Kit list:
Long Sleeved Jersey (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Long Legged Bib Tights (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Waterproof jacket
Overshoes
Long fingered gloves

I have been considering the Sportful No-Rain Jacket and Bib tights and am going to look at an Altura Night Vision Evo Jacket.

Thanks.

See the Aldi thread - get down there tomorrow and buy some stuff. Buy the Mirror too and get a fiver off.

 

[ianrauk]

Altura Night Vision Evo jacket is probably the best ever winter jacket you will ever buy. But be warned, their sizing does come up large.

 

[400bhp]

If you're commuting 5 days then, because of cleanliness, you're going to need a few pairs of garments that touch your skin. Bib tights, yes, but potentially get ones without padding and buy (cheaper) padded shorts to go underneath.

 

[fossyant]

But not too cheap on the shorts - or you'll end up in a world of pain !

 

[gaz]

Layers layers layers. allows you to adapt to the different temperatures.

 

[ricnott]

Maz - Thanks I have been using Buffs for a variety of uses and love them.
400bhp - I will be heading down there as I have had a few bits from them before. Cleanliness not an issue as I was planning to get a couple of sets of stuff and wash/rotate and have showers at work.
Ian - Great to hear as I have heard good things about them. Think I will be getting one.
Gaz- Thanks I will heed your advice.
Any futrther specific product suggestions VERY welcome

 

[Crankarm]

Endura MT500 over shoes are good.

 

[Breedon]

+1 for the over shoes had mine now for 3 years very pleased with them, all though there looking a bit shabby now now due to my dog getting hold of them

 

[fossyant]

Aldi Compression bases are good - bit warm (i.e. OK September to April - to warm in summer)

 

[400bhp]

Endura MT500 over shoes are good.

From experience, do not walk in them. As soon as you get off the bike, remove them. Mine lasted the whole of 2 weeks before they started to fray on the bottom.

I've bought some Northwave boots to wear in the winter and have worn them for the last 3 days-each ride being in the rain. Very very impressed with them.

 

[pac-man]

I have come back to commuting by bike after a 12 month break. I commute 9 miles each way 5 days a week snd also get out as often as possible at weekends for longer rides. I ride either a Trek 1.2 or on dry and longer days Madone 4.5.

I am looking to update my kit for autumn/winter as the weather has started to turn wetter and a bit colder. Please can I have peoples opinions/experiences with kit to help me make sensible purchases.
I realise that there may be a fair bit of subjectivity but it would be useful as you often find out those little foibles with kit when actually using them.

Proposed Kit list:
Long Sleeved Jersey (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Long Legged Bib Tights (Maybe with a degree of waterproofness)
Waterproof jacket
Overshoes
Long fingered gloves

I have been considering the Sportful No-Rain Jacket and Bib tights and am going to look at an Altura Night Vision Evo Jacket.

Thanks.

Sportful make a No-Rain pant... very good if you can find one. had mine for about a year (purchased from wiggle) as for overshoes i wouldn't bother, i have never found any that work like they should after trying many brands i junked them all and went for a pair of Sidi Diablo gore tex boots... fantastic product. used last winter even in the snow. everything was cold except my toes