Quote from: fazersharp on 01 March 2018, 12:18:07 pmI have just ordered this http://road.cc/content/review/177735-bontrager-b2-windshell-long-sleeve-baselayer for wind block. You will see from my picture that my leather has a generous crossover that tucks under the zip and yet I still get a draft so an extra layer of proper wind block may help.That looks ok, but I suspect it'll still feel a bit draughty as it only has parts that are windproof. As you mentioned before, we don't have to work hard like a cyclist on our bikes, and we're going much faster, so the wind tends to seek out every gap and we're not keeping ourselves warm. But better than no windproof layer at all. Merino wool is also another good material for under layers; as mentioned in your link, it still keeps you warm if it gets wet, so if your biking top layers have seen better days and leak a bit, you can still be comfortable, and it doesn't need to be bulky to work.
I have just ordered this http://road.cc/content/review/177735-bontrager-b2-windshell-long-sleeve-baselayer for wind block. You will see from my picture that my leather has a generous crossover that tucks under the zip and yet I still get a draft so an extra layer of proper wind block may help.
Belstaff used to make a wax cotton water proof over mitten worn over winter gloves used to keep my hands warm in the cold weather.
Wondering if there's a glove that would have like a layer of something covering the back of the fingers, but maybe only attached to the forefinger and little finger, so finger movement isn't restricted but it stops direct contact of the wind onto the fingers?I know what i mean, but have usually seen this design being worn by people in Canada or in extreme snow situations, and i doubt that they would've been leather.
Quote from: darrsi on 01 March 2018, 03:01:39 pmWondering if there's a glove that would have like a layer of something covering the back of the fingers, but maybe only attached to the forefinger and little finger, so finger movement isn't restricted but it stops direct contact of the wind onto the fingers?I know what i mean, but have usually seen this design being worn by people in Canada or in extreme snow situations, and i doubt that they would've been leather. I have actually thought the exact same thing, sort of a hand guard that is attached to your hand that would keep the wind blast off the backs of your fingers and thought about making something out of those silicone oven mitts - just the back part as they are soft and pliable and yet holds its shape
Quote from: dazza on 01 March 2018, 12:15:23 am I've seen that view a few times when following you on a LOFO day out!
My choice of base layer is pure merino wool, either Icebreaker or Smartwool, 260 weight for winter. It's not the best at wicking but it stays warm when moist.
For my top half I use a base-layer top which I got from Mountain Warehouse to go skiing. Over this is a shirt and sweatshirt, then an "Anti Freeze" mid-layer jacket, followed by my regular textile bike jacket.For the bottom half it's Heat Holder socks, base-layer pants, jeans and textile pants, plus my boots.I have a set of Gerbing Heated Gloves which I will never stop singing the praises of, because they warm down the back of the hands and fingers, rather than heating the palms which lets your fingertips and backs of the hands get cold.I also have a windproof balaclava for under my helmet if it's really cold
Quote from: HarryHornby on 01 March 2018, 02:37:53 pmQuote from: dazza on 01 March 2018, 12:15:23 am I've seen that view a few times when following you on a LOFO day out! Perhaps if you upgraded to a thou, you wouldn't be stuck behind him all the time