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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Posted a few months ago re cycling and there was a bit of interest. Now wanting advice on winter gear to get. Any recommendations of what I would need over the winter months if I am cycling to work and socially.

Cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gloves and a snood, especially if your cycling early in the morning, the cold air feels like glass on your hands and face!

I wear under armour cold climate top and depending on the weather/time I'm cycling, cold climate tights or just shorts!

Definitely get gloves though!

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By *akedninjaMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

Just cycle naked like me and im sure you'll be ok

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Gloves and a snood, especially if your cycling early in the morning, the cold air feels like glass on your hands and face!

I wear under armour cold climate top and depending on the weather/time I'm cycling, cold climate tights or just shorts!

Definitely get gloves though! "

Any recommendations on makes etc? Sealskin gloves any good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

think willies would be good for winter rain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

meant to say wellies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sealskin gloves are excellent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Neoprene overshoes are meant to be good and I plan on getting a pair. I have also just purchased a front light from Amazon which at 5000 lumens it lights up the whole street. It gets good reviews despite the low cost, time will tell.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Neoprene overshoes are meant to be good and I plan on getting a pair. I have also just purchased a front light from Amazon which at 5000 lumens it lights up the whole street. It gets good reviews despite the low cost, time will tell. "

How much are we talking for that?

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Neoprene overshoes are meant to be good and I plan on getting a pair. I have also just purchased a front light from Amazon which at 5000 lumens it lights up the whole street. It gets good reviews despite the low cost, time will tell. "

Is that for cycling or growing ? Haha

I only do short cycles so I just stick with a normal pair of gloves and a hoodie in the winter

John

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By *akedninjaMan
over a year ago

edinburgh

Get on yir bike! hehe

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

Check out Decathlon, for reasonable prices and quality gear. Don't get hung up on brand name's as some are no better than the less expensive kit. Aldi and Lidl do cracking deals on cycling stuff from time to time.

Ears, fingers and toes get cold really quickly on the bike so make sure they're covered.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Check out Decathlon, for reasonable prices and quality gear. Don't get hung up on brand name's as some are no better than the less expensive kit. Aldi and Lidl do cracking deals on cycling stuff from time to time.

Ears, fingers and toes get cold really quickly on the bike so make sure they're covered. "

Decathlon is my Friend as well as Go Outdoors in Coatbridge

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By *horstrollMan
over a year ago

Caprona

silk stockings(mens tights) long sleeve top and of course liner gloves....

Although wool is still the best insulator

I disliked cycling around edinburgh, every car tried to adopt you as a bonnet trophy.

Now about this amazon bargain, tell me more please.

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley


"silk stockings(mens tights) long sleeve top and of course liner gloves....

Although wool is still the best insulator

I disliked cycling around edinburgh, every car tried to adopt you as a bonnet trophy.

Now about this amazon bargain, tell me more please."

Search for cree bike light, and you'll find a selection. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nestling%C2%AESolarstorm-Headlamp-Bicycle-Headlight-Flashlight/dp/B00T4BVM9O/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1444258924&sr=8-4&keywords=cree+bike+lights

Not sure if that link will be allowed, but on Amazon they are less than £20!! and brighter thana cars headlight!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In my opinion the most important thing is decent lights. Spend the money and go for USB rechargeables. Sounds like a joke on here but I use a 'Nightrider' 350 lumens on the front and at least two red LED strobes on the back. Gloves, sealskinz can't be beat. Keep your feet dry, it's a must. Again sealskinz socks win here but overshoes really are needed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From Amazon I went for the Solarstorm 5000 Lumen Bicycle Light its quite impressive for its size and price. If it turns out a dud it did not cost too much so no great loss.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham


"Gloves and a snood, especially if your cycling early in the morning, the cold air feels like glass on your hands and face!

I wear under armour cold climate top and depending on the weather/time I'm cycling, cold climate tights or just shorts!

Definitely get gloves though!

Any recommendations on makes etc? Sealskin gloves any good?

"

Get a decent pair of gloves, everyone has different ideas and budgets. Try a few pairs see which feels good, I just got a pair from aldi not tried them yet but for did by up and down the sea front they will do for me. The rest is personal choice again, try looking at thermal body warmers when winter sets in fully.

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By *erudenottoMan
over a year ago

Dumbarton

Anything in the Galvin Green range - pricey but top drawer in the keeping warm and dry category

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't get sucked into buying all the cycling fan boy super expensive stuff. Yes, you get what you pay for, but equally you can get some nice cycle gear for reasonable money. A lot comes down to how much you want to spend really and what you need. Whether or not you plan to cycle in all weathers or just the cold. Even Sport Direct do a few bits of cycle wear.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Would anyone be keen on getting a cycling social organised?

Something a bit different

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anything in the Galvin Green range - pricey but top drawer in the keeping warm and dry category "
agreed I've got loads of their stuff for golf , amazing !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to get a bike. always loved cycling.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my bikes. Going to need to get some miles in this week.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Shorty, if you want any advice re bikes let me know x

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

53 miles for me today! (Tom)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Shorty, if you want any advice re bikes let me know x"

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"53 miles for me today! (Tom) "

Anywhere nice?

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley


"53 miles for me today! (Tom)

Anywhere nice?"

Beautiful countryside around Ayrshire and Renfrewshire.

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