Road Cycling

Shamrock · 2 Sep 2015 at 16:28

Following a climb of say Leith Hill in the winter you will be warm and probably sweat a bit. Then without a windproof layer, the descent will windchill you and your sweat and you will freeze!

grudas · 2 Sep 2015 at 16:31

Shamrock said:
Following a climb of say Leith Hill in the winter you will be warm and probably sweat a bit. Then without a windproof layer, the descent will windchill you and your sweat and you will freeze!

EVERYBODY CHILL

I'd be fine! I think, tbh I dunno.. you might be right, that hill was quite tough! tbh I didn't expect to get up all the hills at all that day so yeah, would be a nice warm up

I still think max I'd need is baselayer + SS jersey on a ride like that

FrenchTart · 2 Sep 2015 at 16:39

I think the thing is that Grudas may be very comfortable with his state of undress but the rest of us won't be comfortable with seeing it :eek:

FrenchTart · 2 Sep 2015 at 16:40

Another mini-monsoon just before I set off home from work. I'm hoping this new sunshine holds out for the evening so I can get out after rush hour and actually have a cycle I can enjoy...

SoliD · 2 Sep 2015 at 16:51

xdcx said:
I'm heading out in 40mins.
Base layer, jersey, jacket, long finger gloves, tights & overshoes.
Because Scotland.
It's been < 12 degree's all day. Goodness knows what it will be in 2 hours, -3 probably.

Eugh, I think I'd die if I had to live in that. Reynards is my main problem in the winter, plenty warm core in a baselayer, jersey, but hands/feet are either in agony or numb.

sHo0sH · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:14

There's only been two days this "summer" where I haven't worn my softshell jacket on my commute.
I could probably get away with just arm warmers, but on a 6km ride I would rather be on the warmer side than the cold

topgun06 · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:24

sHo0sH said:
There's only been two days this "summer" where I haven't worn my softshell jacket on my commute.
I could probably get away with just arm warmers, but on a 6km ride I would rather be on the warmer side than the cold

Wow and I thought I was nesh!! A softshell on all but two days? The summer has been terrible, no sun, no heat. But I don't get the softshell out until about 10 degrees. :eek:

Plus its a good few degrees warmer down there in London than up here. How do you cope when the proper winter starts?

Roady · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:25

rossk26 said:
Thanks, I'll get a base layer for now, then look into a windbreaker in the next few weeks.

Any suggestions what to look for? I've been getting budget clothing do far, mainly b'twin stuff which has been alright. Not looking to spend loads.

DHB stuff for commuting, although PX have their own as do Btwin/Decathlon so it really depends on your 'favourite' shop. Mix and match for best results!

Jono said:
When does one add arm warmers to a short sleeved top, and when does one progress to long sleeved tops.
When does a windstopper gilet type thing over the top of something quite thin become insufficient and one should move onto a softshell.

What about rain? I'm yet to find (or look for) a really pack-down-small-able rain cover type thing... that I won't instantly roast in as soon as I put it on.
Maybe something water resistant but still very breathable (is that a thing?) would be best?

Everyone is different, I personally have most of those things! :rolleyes:

There are times when a short sleeve and arm warmers is best, there are times when a long sleeve jersey is best. At least with the arm warmers you have a choice by wearing the warmers in the morning and then go without on the way home (and is the combo I used until last week). Leg warmers and shorts is still the way forwards for me too.

I find the windchill is normally my deciding factor along with the forecast for the day, so much so the last couple of mornings I've opted for a jacket over short sleeves with shorts and (waterproof) leg warmers. This morning it was cool enough that I wore a softshell/roubaix long sleeve jersey but brought my jacket and a jersey for the (forecast) wet commute home.

rossk26 said:
What about for base layers? I'm thinking long sleeve too would be best.

I've never struggled with cold arms so although I got a couple of long sleeve base layers I've had very little use out of them prefering to wear sleeveless as I find them more comfortable than tshirt style ones. Having no sleeves mean I can wear them under anything and I regularly wear mesh bases in summer, my day-to-day bases (currently sportful's) are less mesh but more high wicking as I sweat with a pack on.

grudas said:
tbh I dunno.. you might be right, that hill was quite tough! tbh I didn't expect to get up all the hills at all that day so yeah, would be a nice warm up

I still think max I'd need is baselayer + SS jersey on a ride like that

Lies! You know nothing about descending as you don't climb! *hides as I'm just as bad*

sHo0sH · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:28

topgun06 said:
Wow and I thought I was nesh!! A softshell on all but two days? The summer has been terrible, no sun, no heat. But I don't get the softshell out until about 10 degrees.

Plus its a good few degrees warmer down there in London than up here. How do you cope when the proper winter starts?

In my defence I do cycle at 6.30am when its a bit colder!

Need some help guys, want to decide ona new colour for this little winter hack project...

now sits as

Bars/cranks/wheels will be black if that helps.

grudas · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:34

super bright neon pink? because why not!

grudas · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:37

FrenchTart said:
I think the thing is that Grudas may be very comfortable with his state of undress but the rest of us won't be comfortable with seeing it

cmon, you know you want some!

Roady said:
Lies! You know nothing about descending as you don't climb! *hides as I'm just as bad*

indeed

there are no hills in london

so what choice do I have!!!

QUAD SHOT BELOW...!

SoliD · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:50

grudas said:
QUAD SHOT BELOW...!

#Sorry can't see them behind the rainforest.

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:52

Anyone recognise this fine fellow from one of our bits of cycle to work promo material?

FrenchTart · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:55

Whoever he is, his legs are shorter than his torso :eek:

uv · 2 Sep 2015 at 17:57

sHo0sH said:
Need some help guys, want to decide ona new colour for this little winter hack project...

clearcoat it, pretend it's Ti

sHo0sH · 2 Sep 2015 at 18:14

Yeah, thats what I really want to do, but apparently clear coating bare steel doesn't work too well

Calpol · 2 Sep 2015 at 18:25

sHo0sH said:
Yeah, thats what I really want to do, but apparently clear coating bare steel doesn't work too well

How did you strip the original paint. I have an old Peugeot that I was toying with the idea of renovating. My first racing bike was a Tensor Montana - It was a nice metallic red - I reckon I might try something like that

Found a pic of the bike I had - except I had drop bars of course

sHo0sH · 2 Sep 2015 at 18:56

Calpol said:
How did you strip the original paint. I have an old Peugeot that I was toying with the idea of renovating. My first racing bike was a Tensor Montana - It was a nice metallic red - I reckon I might try something like that

That top metallic red / black combo is very nice!

I used some Nitromors, dabbed it on, waited a bit then went at it with a wire scourer. Then I got a wire brush attachment for my power drill and got the rest off, probably took about 2 hours, its not perfect yet, but its probably good enough.

xdcx · 2 Sep 2015 at 19:30

SoliD said:
Eugh, I think I'd die if I had to live in that. Reynards is my main problem in the winter, plenty warm core in a baselayer, jersey, but hands/feet are either in agony or numb.

It's OK, it only got down to a roasty 7 degree's.....

I suffer from that as well, always had it bad in the hands and have had it throughout the "summer" although below 12 degree's is when it becomes really horrible.

randomshenans · 2 Sep 2015 at 19:53

New inner tube tonight sorted and a decent floor pump. Hopefully no tyre damage, but I'll see in the morning.