Is it to early to start talking about cold weather?

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[quote=jimmythefly]Get me into windproof front jersey/shirt/jackets that have breathable arms and back. If I dress so I don’t end up sweaty, my belly gets cold as ice. If I dress to keep my front side warm, the rest of me is covered in sweat.

Maybe a vest is the way to go, but I keep thinking there must be some awesome wool full-zip winter jersey that has windstopper on the front panel only and looks sort of like normal clothing too.

Also, where are my gore-tex sambas with spd footbed?[/quote]

Moncler jacket and Timberland boots atmo.

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mid 40s in the morning. got to rock my 7-11 long sleeve and some knickers. comfy and classy.

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recommend to me a cheap lightweight waterproof shell. i love my first ascent one but it’s bigger than i’d like and they don’t seem to make it anymore.

any good? http://www.amazon.com/Marmot-Precip-Rain-Jacket-Black/dp/B004J21LQC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1318033695&sr=8-5

also in the market for a new winter cap (the earflappy sort). what’s good out there right now? seems like what is available changes every season.

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The Ibex ones look real nice. That’s what I’d get if I was in the market right now.

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I like the Precip for camping and general use, but it kind of sucks on the bike atmo. It’s pretty baggy because its meant to be worn with layers underneath. Breathability isn’t great so I get clammy fast. The hood is always in the perfect location to block my peripheral vision. The pit zips suck, pretty much impossible to open or close on the go and when they are open all the way the jacket turns into a sail. When I bought it in 2009 (I think) the waterproofness was pretty good, but it gets saturated rather quickly now and I had some problems with the seams when the jacket was only a year old. If you are mainly going to be using it on the bike I would look into something else.

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[quote=AndreBear]85 and sunny last week.

55 and rainy this week.

Still wearing cut offs. Deal with it.[/quote]

ouch, my knees.

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All of this.

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The Ibex ones look real nice. That’s what I’d get if I was in the market right now.[/quote]

I have one of those, I really like it but it is a bit finicky to get it under the hamlet.

I also sport a patagucci jacket that I like, for my whopping 2 mile bike commute and dog walking it works great.

http://www.rei.com/product/796005/patagonia-torrentshell-jacket-mens

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I got a Mavic Sprint jacket last November and with layers it worked quite well for winter riding. Even in the summer I’d ride in torrential rain and it’d keep me dry-ish (cuz it didn’t breath all that well and no hood). So recommended for winter riding, lighter rain, and heavier rain, provided you have a chance to dry off a little.
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/OW268A06-Mavic+Sprint+Jacket+10.aspx?sc=FRGL

Pro:
Light weight
Highly waterproof
Wind resistant
Breathability zips in back.
1 Front Pocket

Con:
Get sweaty.
No hood.
Front pocket not enough.

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Still love my swrve Milwaukee Hoodie (softshell). No jacket changes are planned for this monsoon season.

Need some gloves though. My Gore lobster gloves are starting to take a dump. Any recommendations? I tend to destroy gloves pretty quickly and it’s hard to find gloves that fit because I have long, skinny fingers and the wrists of an 8 year old girl.

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i have a precip. its fine as long as your not cat 6ing.
get a real cycling softshell rain jacket if you need it to breathe.

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[quote=truckdoug]i have a precip. its fine as long as your not cat 6ing.
get a real cycling softshell rain jacket if you need it to breathe.[/quote]

fukka softshell, this is way better: http://www.rei.com/product/801580/novara-verita-bike-jacket-mens

It doesn’t have pit zips because it actually fucking breathes.

Unlike a softshell it actually stops wind, won’t soak through, and won’t delaminate from being soaked too many times.

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These seem pretty interesting, fitted winter liners for Lazer helmets: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35891&category=4277

Anyone used them?

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antipodean gtfo

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Haven’t had it long enough, but my Rab Exodus softshell is rocking it so far. soft-shell “mountaineering” jacket so sleeves are longer for climbing rocks. Went through a few rains showers; so far, so awesome.

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WTF. High of 40 and rainy…all day. Why on a Saturday???

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I have a Assos habu I can wear down just under freezing. When it gets colder I have a sugio jacket that is pretty warm an under -25 I just wear ski clothing and boots

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Anti P. Odeancave?

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[quote=Buffalo Bill]These seem pretty interesting, fitted winter liners for Lazer helmets: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35891&category=4277

Anyone used them?[/quote]
they also make fitted snap over plastic jawns. i may have to cop one for my 02.