TNT1 Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Black garbage bag as a rain jacket, dont buy the cheap ones at the traffic lights you can't use them for more than three days. Surgical gloves over my cycling gloves, I get them for free at work. Plastic shopping bags over my shoes and lots of Vaseline on my legs to let water run off. Pics or it didn't happen. Please?
Mojoman Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Received some complaints about this topic. Posts have been removed.Complaints over winter clothing?
Tiny K Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 self made buff - for neck and face Thermal vestJerseywind jammerarm warmerslong finger gloves bib shortleg warmers shoesshoe coverstoe covers mj808e front lightravx led rear light ..... and hope for a rainless day (I have a road bike...... but looking into the MTB scene)
Cippo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Pics or it didn't happen. Please?You seem to like pictures alot.
DaLoCo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Plastic shopping bags over my shoes....Reminds of the time my cousin demanded very expensive pair of tennis shoes for school tennis (R800 in 1992), but discarded them after wearing them once due to the fact that they were not worn in. Cue a week later, when my uncle's garden technician comes to work. My uncle tells hime to wear the shoes whilst mowing the lawn, and off the mower goes. Ten minutes later the tech knocnks on the door, explaining that the shoes are getting green from the mown lawn. Uncle, being very practical, pull two shopping bags over the shoes and off the tech goes to finish the job. It was the starngest sight, seeing this spectacle. Needless to say, the shoes were worn in, and at my uncle's insistence she tried the shoes again, this time praising the shoes for their comfort and effectiveness. She only found out about ten years later how the transformation came about Tiny K, T-Bag68 and Porra 1 3
DaLoCo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 BTW, my winter kit is a duvet..... Hat, coat......
gummibear Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Baby nappies help to dry the shoes out if they get wet.
Bike Mob Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 (edited) I normally go out at 5am so... Linebreak compression vest for moisture management (long sleeve with Spesh Jacket) short vest with Roubaix Arm warmers)Specialized Fleece long riding jacket / Team Winter jacket, fleece lined.Wind/Rain jacket over for windbreakSometimes a std jersey too if it's cold Specialized Roubaix Full leg warmers.BibsPro H2O shoe covers (road) Louis Garneau Full finger winter gloves Specialized/Assos cotton cap under helmet. MJ808E (+ MJ816 MTB)Blackburn Rear light I do need a proper waterproof rain jacket though... any good suggestions, and I mean downpour rain still dry for 2 hours stuff. Edited April 13, 2012 by Tarmac's Revenge
LOOK695 Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 I normally go out at 5am so... Linebreak compression vest for moisture management (long sleeve with Spesh Jacket) short vest with Roubaix Arm warmers)Specialized Fleece long riding jacket / Team Winter jacket, fleece lined.Wind/Rain jacket over for windbreakSometimes a std jersey too if it's cold Specialized Roubaix Full leg warmers.BibsPro H2O shoe covers (road) Louis Garneau Full finger winter gloves Specialized/Assos cotton cap under helmet. MJ808E (+ MJ816 MTB)Blackburn Rear light I do need a proper waterproof rain jacket though... any good suggestions, and I mean downpour rain still dry for 2 hours stuff.I also use LG winter gloves . I have a rain jacket from LOOK which is quit nice.
LOOK695 Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 I normally go out at 5am so... Linebreak compression vest for moisture management (long sleeve with Spesh Jacket) short vest with Roubaix Arm warmers)Specialized Fleece long riding jacket / Team Winter jacket, fleece lined.Wind/Rain jacket over for windbreakSometimes a std jersey too if it's cold Specialized Roubaix Full leg warmers.BibsPro H2O shoe covers (road) Louis Garneau Full finger winter gloves Specialized/Assos cotton cap under helmet. MJ808E (+ MJ816 MTB)Blackburn Rear light I do need a proper waterproof rain jacket though... any good suggestions, and I mean downpour rain still dry for 2 hours stuff.LOOK also makes an extreme rain jacket. PM MR LOOK. Don't know if he stocks whole range
DBK Posted April 13, 2012 Author Posted April 13, 2012 LOOK also makes an extreme rain jacket. PM MR LOOK. Don't know if he stocks whole range I'm riding this shell for the winter here in CT.http://www.assos.com/en/19/singleProduct.aspx?cat=6,19,28&prod=382 And this jersey for the cool mornings.http://www.assos.com/en/19/singleProduct.aspx?cat=6,19,25&prod=166 Was gonna go white, but figured it would get messed up and not be able to clean it with the roads sometimes being a bit wet as well as the slight drizzle we sometimes get. Should I go white or black? Thoughts on the gear? I'm new to cycling and to Cape Town (1yr) but am pretty addicted to the sport and train 5 times/week. I am adding knee warmers and long finger gloves to my kit for cooler days. I don't have arm warmers or a gillet yet. Seems I should get some or do you think that the new jersey and rain/wind jacket will be good enough?
The Drongo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 In Durbs we have to put another t-shirt thing over the 1st one............ At 5 bells. But you can take it off by 8. Bronabee 1
DaLoCo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 In Durbs we have to put another t-shirt thing over the 1st one............ At 5 bells. But you can take it off by 8. I started the Tour Durban with one of those longsleeved thermals you get at MR Price sports......by 8 am I was stewing nicely. Only finished at around 12, so I was well beyond overcooked
The Drongo Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 What is a buff buff - shine, polish, clean Buff - the thing the chicks on Survivor wear around their nethers.
NotSoBigBen Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 What is a buff https://www.buyabuff.com/t-Buff.Content.How_To_Wear_A_Buff.aspx
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