Best cycling leg warmers for men according to redditors

I rode through deserts and sun that lasers you dead. These items might help:

• arm coolers
  
• leg coolers
  
• a cool hat
  
  ...or something similar

I'm a cheapskate, so I'll be honest and tell you that much of my cycling clothing comes from Target. But one thing I splurged on was my Sugoi [leg] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059AKH54/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and [arm] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059AKHW2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) warmers, which totalled $50, but which are completely marvelous.

Also, I got a pair of [Bolle snow goggles] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039041FI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which are extremely useful when riding in active snow showers.

Here is my list I made for another post. It works from 60 to -10 or so.

Here are my recommendations for surviving a Boston winter:

Bibs, Base Layer, Leg Warmers, Arm Warmers, Thermal Jersey, Jacket, Helmet Cover, Toe Cover, Shoe Cover, Gloves, Balaclava & Socks.

This is almost exclusively Pearl Izumi because it fits me, I can get a good deal on most of it if I wait to buy and the quality is amazing. It is not cheap but I rode almost every week outdoors last year during one of the worst winters we have had in a long time.

Also, do yourself a favor and get a rear fender and wet chain lube. Also staying hydrated is very important as anyone would tell you but it is hard to drink cold water when it is cold so I find this stuff from Skratch Labs really helps. Be prepared to a lot more drive train maintenance due to the salt and sand you will get in your chain and cassette.

Let me know what you have questions on and I will be happy to report back. I don't use all of this on every ride, it is weather dependent but in the middle of winter, I certainly like being able to bundle up and then remove a layer or unzip when needed. It makes riding fun when the thermometer dips below 15°F.

I have a pair of gore bib tights I like a lot. One pair of tights and a set of leg warmers like these http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Mens-Barrier-Warmer/dp/B00943O2NA/ref=zg_bs_2420101011_4 gets me through the winter, don't sweat much in the winter and I don't use chamois cream so I can get a couple rides per wash on the tights.

The problem is that most alternatives either won't provide a barrier to the wind or don't breathe at all. Either is a significant problem when cycling. There's also a few other features that are nice (cut so they don't bunch up much behind the knees and don't slide down the leg).

I use Pearl Izumi leg warmers which are a relatively inexpensive $45.

If that's outside your budget, look into running gear. It either needs to be tight-fitting (to keep it out of the chainrings) or you could use a strap around your ankle.

Men's version of yoga pants?

http://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Izumi-Sleeves-White-Medium/dp/B00696417W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372213012&sr=8-1&keywords=arm+coolers

http://www.amazon.com/Voler-Sol-Skin-Leg-Protector/dp/B0072BFEII/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sg_3

A few different brands make them. I am Scottish and burn super easily, even with sunscreen, so it is easier just to wear long sleeves or these.

idk im not tall but like this or these that you put on after putting your bib shorts on

They go up high. Probably a few inches below the bib. I think just the material of them are very slippery.

They are these.
Pearl iZUMi Elite Thermal Cycling Legwarmer, Black, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY4M2E9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SmtXBbM13TWTZ