Winter clothing

[thebarber]

Really?
I'll see how it goes this weekend.
Still wouldn't mind trying xl Leatt
Think it's a mix of 40 and 75 denier gortex

 

[Doomanic]

I'm between a L and an XL depending on how they are cut.

 

[Nicho]

I'm up the lakes this weekend so no doubt will get a chance to try it in anger

I think you are going to be very disappointed; it has been like summer around here for the last few days, and it is forecast to stay like this over the weekend. Best bring the sun-cream as well!

 

[thebarber]

I think you are going to be very disappointed; it has been like summer around here for the last few days, and it is forecast to stay like this over the weekend. Best bring the sun-cream as well!

Not at all, mabe I'll be able to tick off ullock pike at last.

 

[Pabs]

Anyone got the Fox Ranger 3L Waterproof trousers?

I've had a pair for a while. Good waterproofing, although I resist washing, just wiped down to keep the waterproof coating intact. Thin enough to use on milder days too, comfortable fit. They have been snagged on something and ripped a small hole on one thigh so not super tough, still like them although they are the only trouser I have to ride in, so cant compare with any others.

 

[steve_sordy]

I've had a pair for a while. Good waterproofing, although I resist washing, just wiped down to keep the waterproof coating intact. Thin enough to use on milder days too, comfortable fit. ............................

No need to resist washing. Do not use detergent (and clean out the fabric conditioner dispenser too), but you can use non-detergent soap if you can find any. I either use a specialist cleaner like Nikwax Tech Wash, or just plain water in the washing machine. It is important to keep the fabric clean or the DWR coating will not work and either the water gets in or the sweat can't get out, or both!

 

[Squamish Sucks]

NF out of Vancouver Canada make great riding gear. I ride year round in squamish and their pants have made winter riding no problem, whether it’s in freezing rain or in the snow.

NF - Technical MTB Apparel Handmade in Canada

Premium Mountain Bike Apparel Designed and Handmade in Vancouver, BC and Los Angeles, California

www.ridenf.com

NF is working on a jacket as well, but until that’s ready, I have the Fox flexair 3L water jacket and have not had any issues with it. Always dry and the hood fits over my full face for the rainiest of days.

Chamois, knee sleeves and a merino too layer underneath and occasionally an extra layer when it’s below -5° and I’ve never had any issues.

oh, warm socks are a plus too!

 

[Farmernz]

Merino, merino and more merino!

 

[Doomanic]

I just picked up a romper suit for a very good price.

Bring on the rain!

 

[Fingerpuk]

It’s missing the bottom

 

[Doomanic]

Nah, I've got really long legs...

 

[Zimmerframe]

I just picked up a romper suit for a very good price.

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Bring on the rain!

Are you sure you're not ....

 

[Doomanic]

You don't want to make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...

 

[R120]

NF out of Vancouver Canada make great riding gear. I ride year round in squamish and their pants have made winter riding no problem, whether it’s in freezing rain or in the snow.

NF - Technical MTB Apparel Handmade in Canada

Premium Mountain Bike Apparel Designed and Handmade in Vancouver, BC and Los Angeles, California

www.ridenf.com

NF is working on a jacket as well, but until that’s ready, I have the Fox flexair 3L water jacket and have not had any issues with it. Always dry and the hood fits over my full face for the rainiest of days.

Chamois, knee sleeves and a merino too layer underneath and occasionally an extra layer when it’s below -5° and I’ve never had any issues.

oh, warm socks are a plus too!

Thanks for putting on the radar, never heard of them but look like they have some great kit - wonder if available in UK

 

[Zimmerframe]

Thanks for putting on the radar, never heard of them but look like they have some great kit - wonder if available in UK

You can set it to your local currency and they will ship internationally, in a method you can choose (different prices) :

(b) Shipping to the rest of the world
- usually takes 12 - 28 business days, in some cases (international surface) 24-84 business days from the time it leaves our factory until the time it arrives at your door.
- The cheapest shipping option to the rest of the world does not include a tracking number and can be subject to random inspection at Customs. This is out of our control and we cannot accept any responsibility for anything that happens once the package leaves the factory.

Authorised dealers seem to be either in Vancouver or Bellingham just over the border ..

Authorized Dealers

www.ridenf.com

 

[R120]

Yes but I find fit is so all over the place between brands that it needs to be somewhere you can easily return and item, I usually order the two closest sizes then return the one that doesn't fit

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

I just picked up a romper suit for a very good price.

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Bring on the rain!

Fuck me, where's the other half of you? I think you need less waterproof clothing. You've clearly shrunk in the rain since last time I saw ya.

 

[The EMF]

Hi out there, good reading about different cold weather riding gear,
I’ve recently bought a Nukeproof Blackline softshell, (I’m a big fan of their technical clothing having worn Endura, Montane, Gore, for years) and I ride in the North Northumberland hills and warm and comfortable and so far kept me dry. The best bit of winter kit I’ve bought is a pair of Showers Pass waterproof merino winter socks they are absolutely brilliant..... forget sealskins and the like these are the best socks you will ever buy. Their jackets are top quality as well..
If you need a repair or a new zip fitted to your expensive technical jacket or pants give Scottish Mountain Gear a look, they also repair tears in modern technical fabrics.
cheers, the EMF

 

[Jubby]

Here on the Westcoast of Canada it's mild but gets pretty wet, though plenty of tree cover where I ride, for temps between -2 and +8, anything colder then a pair of long underwear over the cyle shorts or a flask of cinnamon whiskey does the trick!
Top
I wear a wicking dry fit layer, then a patagonia ultra light down jacket and over top of that a Raceface light rain shell.
Bottom
I wear a pair of sugoi waterproof pants with just a cyle short under them, warm, dry and the pants have full side zips for venting if needed.
A tube sock under your helmet to keep the cold off the ears, wool hiking socks, and of course a solid pair of gloves like the fox ranger pro.