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den9112
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| Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:53 pm Cold legs anyone recomend overtrouers |
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| Got a good hi vis and warm jacket and a set of all in one waterproofs but my legs were still cold on my bike journey can anyone recomend some overtrousers that keep the wind chill out preferbaly lightweight . Thanks |
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TheDarkCutlass
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| Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:56 pm Re: Cold legs anyone recomend overtrouers |
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den9112 wrote: Got a good hi vis and warm jacket and a set of all in one waterproofs but my legs were still cold on my bike journey can anyone recomend some overtrousers that keep the wind chill out preferbaly lightweight . Thanks
Not exactly wure what you mean by "all in one waterproofs". But I've heard that rain suits work great, just find yourself a pair of rain suit pants and you should be good.
When its cold for me, I usually where a pair of running pants (they act as a wind breaker) over my jeans and is usually good (for me) down to 20F |
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den9112
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| Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:06 pm |
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| Ful piece waterproofs which I wore today over the top of my normal pants and my legs were still cold . |
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den9112
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| Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:08 pm |
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| Setting off for work a 5.30 am and a wind chill factor of -25 is cold even at 30 mph . |
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pompey_paddy
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| Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:02 am |
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| best thing to stop cold getting to you is layers, I always wear long johns under my jeans whens its cold, so prehaps get a pair of them and wear something on top of your jeans too, that would definately keep the cold out I think |
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J€Di
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| Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:17 am |
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| If it's realy cold, forget jeans or joggies or overtrousers... buy a proper set of motorcycle trousers with a zip-in thermal liner and good armour, you can pick a set up off eBay for £38 inc postage. Best money I ever spent!!! |
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Yellow Scooter
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| Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:39 am |
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I used a 2pc rainsuit from wal-mart over my regular clothes, sweatshirt, and thermals this past winter and did fine with it. The places where the draft still got me was inside my helmet where my faceshield was cracked, and I coulda used a good pair of snomobile gauntlet gloves. The gloves I had just barely fit over the jacket sleeves.
My next bike will likely be a gear bike (God-willing) so I'll probably finance in a pair of gauntlets, leather chaps and a jacket along with the bike. Hell, might as well get a helmet with decent seals too. It's due to expire in a few months anyway. If I'm gonna be in debt, I'm gonna do it right! :D |
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jpmacd733
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| Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:58 pm |
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I have leather chaps that work well for keeping the wind off the legs. They are easy to remove once you arrive at your destination. They need to be a snug fit at the boot so wind does not get in.
Joe |
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TheDarkCutlass
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| Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:48 pm |
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den9112 wrote: Setting off for work a 5.30 am and a wind chill factor of -25 is cold even at 30 mph .
I think -25 degrees is gonna be cold no matter how many layers you have on..... |
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rik
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| Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:53 pm |
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get some of these, I did, amazing warmth.....brilliant...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130196781486 |
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tarbyonline
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| Mon May 05, 2008 8:21 pm |
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| Dont know about warmth as such because its pretty mild over here at the moment but to stop wind chill my Held waterproof trousers do an excellent job. Pretty cheap to from www.getgeared.co.uk |
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px166bajaj
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| Mon May 05, 2008 8:58 pm |
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| I wouldn't recommend a one piece rainsuit. As soon as you've put it on you always want to go to the toilet. :roll: |
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rik
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| Tue May 06, 2008 6:27 am |
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tarbyonline wrote: Dont know about warmth as such because its pretty mild over here at the moment but to stop wind chill my Held waterproof trousers do an excellent job. Pretty cheap to from www.getgeared.co.uk
the ones I bought from the ebay link have linings which you can zip out to make em cooler for summer, plus they have armor in them incase you fall off.... |
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Yellow Scooter
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| Tue May 06, 2008 12:08 pm |
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25* with a 40mph winchill added on top is DAMN cold regardless of what state you reside! :shock:
With my $23 Walmart rainsuit, sweats over my uniform, a full-face helmet, and my gauntlet style gloves that cover up half your forearm, did the trick for me! :D Even though I got my license reinstated over a year n a half ago, I still ride my scoot year round in relative comfort.
What kinda material is Cordura? Is it non-porous like pvc? I've always stuck with the pvc because it's what makes a rainsuit also windproof..... (I think.?.?.?) |
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rik
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| Tue May 06, 2008 4:42 pm |
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Yellow Scooter wrote:
What kinda material is Cordura? Is it non-porous like pvc? I've always stuck with the pvc because it's what makes a rainsuit also windproof..... (I think.?.?.?)
cordura is kinda like material but its wind and waterproof.... :D :D |
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