It was this jersey:
http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-classic-roubaix-long-sleeve-jersey/
Not the biggest fan of it really as generally when it's cold enough to wear it I'd like the arms to be warm too but arms are flimsy non-fleece lined material so I feel the need to have arm warmers underneath.
I have this jersey sitting brand new still.. it'll probably get some use soon!
http://www.wiggle.com/sportful-gruppetto-partial-windstopper-jacket/
2.7C avg on the ride yesterday with a low of 1.1C. I would usually take a gilet too but for some reason I thought it was going to be dry despite forgetting to check the forecast!
Wish I'd spotted the gruppetto windstoppers! Have grupetto jerseys & shorts and they're some of my best/favourite!
The Wiggle/DHB one is a tough call, I imagine it's similar to the
Bloc Roubaix I have and the
Momentum Roubaix I had (which got wrecked when I got knocked off). They're good winter tops but not really thick enough for rain or bitter cold wind protection, I tend to wear it more in the autumn or in the easier winter days with a windproof gilet. Like the thin
Windslam jerseys they're really let down by the arms in colder/windier weather and need some protection on them.
I have a
DHB Windslam Blade. It's easily one of the best garments I own. It's not that thick roubaix fleecy back stuff so you don't tend to overheat in it, yet the fabric is thick with enough windproofing for winter days. I've been looking for another second hand one on fleabay for the last year. There's a couple of smalls on there now, but never a Large! The
ASV Windslam Roubaix is seen as a replacement and in my experience it's only suitable as a winter jersey when you need the wind protection. It's just too thick (without any vents) for anything else, there's just no regulating the temperature with it and it's barely breathable. Still, finding mine perfect for commuting as I wear it in place of a full jacket (which I only tend to use for heavy rain now).
you mean full carbon sram force Hydro discs etc?
yeah
I made him buy a proper bike.
Good man! But still tshirts and shorts? I bet he has a beard and a topknot too...!?
I got a really good Sportful winter jacket thing last year and I was out in that with a Castelli base layer only for most part of the winter. And as previously discussed I am a wimp with cold, I really feel it! So I think if you find the right items it really becomes something you don't really worry about.
Gloves are the difficult one for me as well as feet. I was OK everywhere else last winter regards legs/top but 2 pairs of socks and winter overshoes left my toes freezing and a decent pair of Sportful windstopper winter gloves just didn't cut it under 5 degree's. Raynauds though as we discussed, it might be that it's impossible to stop it just like it is impossible to cure that stupid syndrome.
Which gloves are they? I'm
using these during the day but closer to zero (like this morning) I swear by my
Galibier Barrier II's. Supreme gloves for the cheap price! I find them better than
Castelli Neoprene for keeping my hands warm, without the bulk.
Although I have found my thumbs freeze from the wind after long rides subzero sat on the hoods, fingers tend to stay out the wind a little and keep each other warm...!
Why do retailers feel the need to do this stupid inflated RRP then 50% off business?
Because everyone loves a bargain! It's just all marketing, especially for brands which are never sold retail in shops...!
