Winter gear must haves?

[Steve Vai]

And don’t go by Jim, he obviously a freak

When you've been at 80 degrees colder than this, your perspective really changes.

 

[RobW]

They ok, just bulky/thick . Should get you into the teens on the road.

Thanks Kev, you seem to have all the answers.

 

[stb222]

Thanks Kev, you seem to have all the answers.

Lol, I think I sold mine to Jim, prolly wears them at -25

 

[qclabrat]

And don’t go by Jim, he obviously a freak

need a reco for warmer knee covers, currently using wool DeFeet and not quite warm enough

 

[stb222]

need a reco for warmer knee covers, currently using wool DeFeet and not quite warm enough

I only use wool defeet ones because they are the best ever. If you are out temping these, it either pants or tights time

 

[qclabrat]

anyone know if the Sleestak are true to size?

 

[Xler8]

When you've been at 80 degrees colder than this, your perspective really changes.

You rode a bike in -57 degrees?

 

[Patrick]

anyone know if the Sleestak are true to size?

some size info here

http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/answer-sleestak-gloves.35358/

 

[Steve Vai]

need a reco for warmer knee covers, currently using wool DeFeet and not quite warm enough

Those fleecy Specialized ones are warm. I mean, for regular people. After fleece you would go to a windbreaker material at which point you'd be in long tights.

 

[rick81721]

Ok I'm looking for "magic snow" reports. Where??

 

[Norm]

Ok I'm looking for "magic snow" reports. Where??

It's out there covering the magic mushrooms.

Ok I need to do something more productive than surf this message board today.

 

[clarkenstein]

Ok I'm looking for "magic snow" reports. Where??

Too warm.

But I have proof of previous magic snow from last year. Deer broke through, I rode on top.

 

[stb222]

Ok I'm looking for "magic snow" reports. Where??

Not even close to the proper conditions

 

[Jmann]

Today at 27 degrees.

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Specialized Swat Bibs.
Specialized fleece knee warmers.
Specialized Mesa Wool liner gloves.
Specialized Therminal Hoody.
45nrth Ragnarok shoes.
Regular summer socks.
No base layer.
No head gear.

Any input on the ragnoraks? They are on my short list for winter shoes.

 

[rick81721]

Too warm.

But I have proof of previous magic snow from last year. Deer broke through, I rode on top.

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Mar 12? Unless it happens in april 2019, i have 7 more weeks for this season.

 

[jShort]

need a reco for warmer knee covers, currently using wool DeFeet and not quite warm enough

Gore Wind stopper. I’ve worn these with regular summer bibs in mid 20s. (The full leg kind).
I have the arm, knee, and full leg warmers because I like them so much.

And they come in Asian sizing. Just saying.

 

[Steve Vai]

Any input on the ragnoraks? They are on my short list for winter shoes.

Super impressed so far. I think this morning's commute put them through the worst they'll see...

 

[Steve Vai]

Today's kit. 30 and sleeting sideways when I left the house. 40 and sunny when I got to work...

Specialized RBX bibs.
Specialized Therminal Knee Warmers.
45nrth Wool Tee as a base layer.
Neck Gaitor (non-fleece)
45nrth Greazy Cap.
Woolie Boolie socks.

Outdoor Research Rain Shell.
Specialized Deflect H2O pants.
45nrth Ragnaroks.
Pearl Izumi rain gloves with no insulation.

 

[clarkenstein]

Mar 12? Unless it happens in april 2019, i have 7 more weeks for this season.

If it drops below freezing after today for more than a couple hours, the places that were shaded that still have snow could have the fantastic fabled magic snow. Could. But probably not.

You’ll have to be out before your normal wakie time tho too.

 

[RobW]

If it drops below freezing after today for more than a couple hours, the places that were shaded that still have snow could have the fantastic fabled magic snow. Could. But probably not.

You’ll have to be out before your normal wakie time tho too.

@rick81721 you should just go ride after you wake up for your 3rd trip to the boys room. thats about 430am no?