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u/nuggggggget · 8 pointsr/wintercycling

Hello! This is my second year bike commuting and I love it! The coldest days of the year in Baltimore look around -15C so it shouldn't be too bad! Things I use/suggest are the following

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For you:

Bike helmet cover, something like this to keep in the warmth, but doesnt get too hot

Pair of ski goggles

Gloves

Buff

A pair of cycling only outdoor pants to wear as 'ski pants' over your regular pants like these

Wool socks (Costco has great merino wool ones)

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For the bike:

Fenders

A nice set of lights like these

Bar mitts like these

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And just make sure you keep up with cleaning the salt and grime off your bike!

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Good luck!

u/walrus99 · 2 pointsr/wintercycling

I bought a box of these. They work well, definitely kept my feet warm, but it wasn't a super cold day. The M/L size is only a men's 8, they don't cover the whole foot, but they were comfortable and kept my whole foot from getting cold. They are not too thick. One warning is they have an expiration date. They don't work if too old. The date is a bit optimistic, when they are near the expiration date they don't get as warm or last as long. They don't get as hot as the hand warmers, but are designed to work in your shoe where there is limited oxygen. The date is posted on the pack, but not on the box. 2 warmers per pack. I bought mine from a clearing site webpage called Max's, but they are nearing their expiration date. This is from a quick search, the're lots of other sources. Definitely worth the price. I'm very pleased with them.

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-FWMLES3-Foot-Warmer-Pair/dp/B000C4GAW6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1549726541&sr=8-7&keywords=grabber+foot+warmers+large



They come in smaller boxes 4 or 6 per box. I have a pair of $150 7.5 volt volt Lithium Ion battery pack gloves liners, I'm not too pleased with them, but they definitely help.

u/wikiscootia · 4 pointsr/wintercycling

I strongly recommend getting some barmitts. https://www.amazon.com/Bar-Mitts-Handlebar-Shifters-Externally/dp/B00380H7PK They are really easy to put on and take off. They make riding a lot more comfortable -- especially if you're going to be on the bike for a long time. They allow you to wear thinner gloves while still having warm hands. By wearing thin gloves, you're less likely to have sweat build up and ruin the insulation's capacity.

I also think it's a very good idea to get shoe covers. These are fine: https://www.amazon.com/KINGBIKE-Cycling-Overshoes-Resistance-Windproof/dp/B07H7J4JPV/ref=sr_1_3 They help a bit with water/slush spray and quite a lot with cold/wind.

u/Always_Late_Lately · 2 pointsr/wintercycling

Depends on how long your daily ride is. For me, I just go with my leather coat and an extra layer, nice windproof gloves (windproof and waterproof is a huge plus) and some nice toasty (wool, stays warm even when wet) socks with an extra pair for when I get where I'm going. Helmet with a toque and my snowboard goggles on extra cold/windy/snowy days.

As for the bike, I ran continental gatorskins for the past 2 years with minimal problems. Just make sure to not go too fast into a turn and always keep an emergency line open. There are, of course, winter specialized/spiked tires that would give you more grip but I guess it depends on choice.

Important note: brakes. The normal compound you use for regular spring/summer/fall riding won't work. It freezes and loses all grip. Invest the $30 in a the winter specialized pad packs (these are the ones I used and found a huge improvement over the stock shimano pads in cold weather, but any cold-weather specific pads should work well) and actually retain stopping power when it gets cold, makes a huge difference.

u/killerklaws · 1 pointr/wintercycling

For gloves you want waterproof, windproof, and breathable so sweat and condensation doesn't build up. Friends of mine swear by lobster gloves. Personally, I have some blaze-orange winter hunting gloves that fit all 3 of the criteria, and I picked them up at Gander Mountain. I like the blaze orange just to be seen better by cars. (http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Guide-Series-Mens-Whitetail-TecH2O-Insulated-Glove-Blaze&i=442180)

The glasses thing is a challenge...I use an over-the-glasses ski goggle and some anti-fog spray for my regular prescription frames under them. The ski goggles tend to seal the eye opening for the balaclava so my exhaled breaths don't go straight up into my glasses. Here's what I've used and been happy with- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008S34BGK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/Reverend_Wrong · 1 pointr/wintercycling

I really like my Halo Anti-Freeze headband. Thick enough to stop windchill on the ears but easily fits under my helmet. The sweat blocker strip on the front does a really good job of keeping sweat out of my eyes.

u/baube19 · 1 pointr/wintercycling

>coldavenger

is fine I use something very similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Zanheadgear-3-Panel-Neoprene-Half-Black/dp/B001GAVGX8 maybe to follow my advice with what you already have would be to slide under your thermal shirt the excess material under you shirt so there is a nice gap between your coat where hot air exit from you neck while still protecting your throat from the cold air.

u/shutterswipe · 1 pointr/wintercycling

Cheaper option - I've used variations of these for a while. Deceptively bright - got flashed by a car last week thinking I was a motorbike with full beam lights on. Charge over USB which I find handy too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lezyne-Micro-Drive-Front-Light/dp/B008R5PFGE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425421191&sr=8-3&keywords=bike+lights+lezyne
They light up the road enough in most circumstances but wouldn't bomb through a dark wood relying on them.

u/milkcrateridesabike · 2 pointsr/wintercycling

I'm in Rochester and we get the same temperatures. I double layer with leggings, wool socks, and synthetic winter base layer shirts. I'm a huge fan of Hot Chillys and Duofold. You can find wool leggings, but they are very expensive most of the time. The low quality ones are more affordable, but the cotton/poly leggings work better for the price point. I wear a $15 coat I found at a thrift store in Washington, DC.

Also, bar mitts are a necessity. Gloves will only work so much. They function so much better when they're not having to protect your hands from the wind (which the bar mitts do), allowing your hands to retain heat.

u/sprashoo · 3 pointsr/wintercycling

Also a MN year round commuter here. I’ve been using “Green Grease” for all my bikes for a few years (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y0788O/). It seems not to be affected by temperature very much and I’m happy with it. I’ve heard car people complain that it’s overpriced and overhyped but you use so little on bikes that $10 gets you a 20 year supply.

Can’t speak for chain lube so much - my winter bike has a belt drive.

u/bussche · 2 pointsr/wintercycling

I used these for a couple years and they were ok on everything but pure ice.

https://www.amazon.ca/Kenda-K161-KrossCyclo-27x1-Black/dp/B000A0KZ1O

u/unreqistered · 1 pointr/wintercycling

Keep it somewhat clean. If your really that paranoid about it, Framesaver can be beneficial. You can achieve the same results with boiled linseed oil (careful with those rags...poof! ) or just periodically spraying a can of WD-40 into the tubes.

I've got a mid 80s gas-pipe Peugeot that I use as my shit weather commuter, never had any preventive measures taken and it doesn't have a lick of rust.

u/mojob · 2 pointsr/wintercycling

Greetings, fellow ninja!