Mark Spark Posted June 4, 2013 Share Hi guys Need some advice on gear for the Trans Baviaans please. What type of jacket will be suitable for when it gets dark and cold? Would something like this be suitable?http://shop.craftsports.us/performance-bike-stretch-jacket-mens-43806.html Or thishttp://www.firstascent.co.za/shop/mens-renegade-cycle-jacket/ I'm sure its important to be warm, but surely don't have to dress as if I'm trying to summit Kilimanjaro!!! Would also be nice to able to use the jacket after Baviaans for normal cold winter morning rides. Would also like to hear any thoughts on balaclava's/face/ear warmers? Is it necessary? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted June 4, 2013 Share In the Trans I did (2011) i used the following: Under Armour Long sleeve thermal vest (used it to play rugby in the Snow in the UK)Cycling ShirtFirst assent JacketLeg warmersBibsLong finger glovesear warmersBalaclavathermal socks I think thats all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 4, 2013 Share 32 x 18 eddy, David Greyling, jcza and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted June 4, 2013 Share Big girl panties will be a must Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted June 4, 2013 Share 32 x 18 34x18 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 4, 2013 Share In the Trans I did (2011) i used the following: Under Armour Long sleeve thermal vest (used it to play rugby in the Snow in the UK)Cycling ShirtFirst assent JacketLeg warmersBibsLong finger glovesear warmersBalaclavathermal socks I think thats allImodium *** paper fabes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 4, 2013 Share 34x18 !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted June 4, 2013 Share Hi guys Need some advice on gear for the Trans Baviaans please. What type of jacket will be suitable for when it gets dark and cold?.....................Would also like to hear any thoughts on balaclava's/face/ear warmers? Is it necessary?My list was similar to Fabes; but the best thing is for you to go out at night in June/July for a good cpl of hours, a couple of times & judge for yourself what you'll need. fabes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 4, 2013 Share 4 x voomas or gus1 x headlight1 x tail light1 x petzl2 x bottles1 x base layer1 x arm warmers1 x jacket1 x bib1 x cycling shirt1 x socks1 x shoes1 x gloves1 x helmet1 x glasses1 x Buff Lets go Andrew Steer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted June 4, 2013 Share You probably won't have as many water crossings this year but it does get very cold,so be prepared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted June 4, 2013 Share 4 x voomas or gus1 x headlight1 x tail light1 x petzl2 x bottles1 x base layer1 x arm warmers1 x jacket1 x bib1 x cycling shirt1 x socks1 x shoes1 x gloves1 x helmet1 x glasses1 x Buff Lets goWOULD BE NICE IF i had a team :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted June 4, 2013 Share 34x18 !!! Yes, if you are wearing the big girl panties. ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted June 4, 2013 Share Hi guys Need some advice on gear for the Trans Baviaans please. What type of jacket will be suitable for when it gets dark and cold? Would something like this be suitable?http://shop.craftspo...mens-43806.html Or thishttp://www.firstasce...e-cycle-jacket/ I'm sure its important to be warm, but surely don't have to dress as if I'm trying to summit Kilimanjaro!!! Would also be nice to able to use the jacket after Baviaans for normal cold winter morning rides. Would also like to hear any thoughts on balaclava's/face/ear warmers? Is it necessary? Cheers R999 for those tops? Don't waste your money. http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=thermal+cycling+top&catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20130604053948 If you search properly, you find kits (shirts and bibs) for around $35-40. R400 for a shirt and bibs. When last did you find bibs alone in the shops for under R600? I just use Chinese clothing similar to that. The thermal tops are awesome. Lekker fluffy inside and plenty warm. When you are riding you heat yourself up lekker on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smolly Posted June 4, 2013 Share WOULD BE NICE IF i had a team :blush:I'm in the same boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted June 4, 2013 Share I'm in the same boat sucks to be us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 4, 2013 Share WOULD BE NICE IF i had a team :blush: Do you have a bike?? (with gears?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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