Lou Zealand Posted February 1, 2011 Share Already starting to feel a nip in the air at half past four for the pre-work ride. Have been reliably informed that one needs to kit up probably for a JHB winter (this is when you miss Durbs) if morning rides are going to be on the agenda. What do you need?And where is the place to buy? (And is it practical to look like the Michelin Man whilst on a bike?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted February 1, 2011 Share A good base layer is very important. Due South, First Accent or Hally Hansen. Thermal top and a either a jacket or a wind jammer. Good thermal longs, look for a European brand. Over shoes, not the lycra moffies ones but propper winter ones. Or in the beginning just toe caps. Good winter gloves is a given with some nice headgeat aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted February 1, 2011 Share Get a proper winter jacket. Believe me there is a big difference between a standard Anatomic long sleeve Jacket and a proper windproof, technical jacket. It doesn't need to be heavy or expensive, but it will be one of your best investments (I rode in -5 degrees weather this weekend, believe me, it helps!) A proper fleecelined skullcap that covers your ears also does wonders as does a Buff around your neck. ...and like the frog says: fleece-lined winter bibs (not just the legwarmers) make a HUGE difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted February 1, 2011 Share ..... (And is it practical to look like the Michelin Man whilst on a bike?)no need to look like the Michelein man. Proper technical gear isn't that thick necessarily and remember to layer up. That's the secret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted February 1, 2011 Share And do not forget lights. The more you can get, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Posted February 1, 2011 Share Feeling the nip already! Wait till July. But seriously, comments above are true and yes is gets p... cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemonster Posted February 1, 2011 Share Some years ago I spent a winter commuting between CT and JHB, and left a bike in a mate's garage and rode with his squad once a week. Here is what I wore... Long sleeve t-shirtShort sleeve cycling jerseyArm warmersInexpensive fleece body warmer (gillet)Full finger winter glovesCycling shortsLeg warmersCape Storm rain/windproof jacketFleece beanieThick socks over cycling shoes My nose felt the chill, but toes, fingers and ears were toasty warm. There are more stylish (and more expensive) options, but this should give you a starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Zealand Posted February 1, 2011 Share A good base layer is very important. Due South, First Accent or Hally Hansen. Thermal top and a either a jacket or a wind jammer. Good thermal longs, look for a European brand. Over shoes, not the lycra moffies ones but propper winter ones. Or in the beginning just toe caps. Good winter gloves is a given with some nice headgeat aswell. Get a proper winter jacket. Believe me there is a big difference between a standard Anatomic long sleeve Jacket and a proper windproof, technical jacket. It doesn't need to be heavy or expensive, but it will be one of your best investments (I rode in -5 degrees weather this weekend, believe me, it helps!)A proper fleecelined skullcap that covers your ears also does wonders as does a Buff around your neck....and like the frog says: fleece-lined winter bibs (not just the legwarmers) make a HUGE difference Some years ago I spent a winter commuting between CT and JHB, and left a bike in a mate's garage and rode with his squad once a week. Here is what I wore...Long sleeve t-shirtShort sleeve cycling jerseyArm warmersInexpensive fleece body warmer (gillet)Full finger winter glovesCycling shortsLeg warmersCape Storm rain/windproof jacketFleece beanieThick socks over cycling shoesMy nose felt the chill, but toes, fingers and ears were toasty warm.There are more stylish (and more expensive) options, but this should give you a starting point. Yikes, what sort of budget is realistic to stave off hypothermia while cycling in a JHB winter? I either gotta start saving or grow fat over winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Have been reliably informed that one needs to kit up probably for a JHB winter bike?) Probably, but you could also just toughen the f&^k up. It's not even chilly at 4am yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemonster Posted February 1, 2011 Share Yikes, what sort of budget is realistic to stave off hypothermia while cycling in a JHB winter? I either gotta start saving or grow fat over winter It doesn't have to be big budget stuff. All the winter stuff I bought is still very serviceable, and it was all local brands. And that would have been 8 years ago come winter...I know 'cause Mrs bikemonster was preggers with son of bikemonster, who turned 7 in Nov. Start buying stuff now and come winter you'll be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Zealand Posted February 1, 2011 Share Already starting to feel a nip in the air at half past four for the pre-work ride. Have been reliably informed that one needs to kit up probablyproperly for a JHB winter (this is when you miss Durbs) if morning rides are going to be on the agenda.What do you need?And where is the place to buy?(And is it practical to look like the Michelin Man whilst on a bike?) Probably, but you could also just toughen the f&^k up. It's not even chilly at 4am yet. There you go oh anal one - fixed.It's cold enough for this cowboy - the world's got enough martyrs - don't see the need to swell their numbers. Cold is cold and at my age I don't want it Edited February 1, 2011 by Lou Zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 1, 2011 Share Lou, Guesstimate of 3.000 - 5.000 moola max for all those bits.For reasonable and lasting quality goods. And get to the shops soon as winter gear are still at easy summer prices! Edited February 1, 2011 by AirBender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Zealand Posted February 1, 2011 Share Lou, Guesstimate of 5.000 moola max for all those bits.For reasonable and lasting quality goods. And get to the shops soon as winter gear are still at easy summer prices!Thanks AB - will need to try a piecemeal approach - don't have a spare R5k...just got the invoice for the girls' school fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 1, 2011 Share Thanks AB - will need to try a piecemeal approach - don't have a spare R5k...just got the invoice for the girls' school fees Well, Lou, those who know me know that I prob inflated the cost estimation.I buy top end gear and is prob skewed in my assessment. Get the jacket first as the biggest value item as it still summa.All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted February 2, 2011 Share An old thread with some usefull info: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/74831-keeping-warm-on-the-bike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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