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Dressing for the weather
How do you decide what to wear in colder weather? We bought our Spyder last May when it was warm. We haven't been out recently. My husband
wore shorts and a jacket last time we went out in the fall in 71 degrees, while I was bundled up and my legs were a little cold. I've read that
some people say there is no wind chill involved in riding and others say there is. Is it just trial and error and bringing along extra clothes in case
you get cold?
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Good Day
You can also get some electrically heated gear, vest, gloves.
There are many different brands of gear.
My wife and I use gear from EXO2 The heat inside, they are in Georgia.
This brand wires to the Spyders battery.
Some brands use a rechargeable battery, can lose charge before your ride is done.
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Wind chill is a factor. Wicking clothing works great with an outer layer that will not allow wind penetration. As said prior layers are the key. Trial and error is a big factor. Good luck.
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I am now on my 10th bike in 10 years, and I learned early to dress in layers and take extra. The experience is your own, and no one can tell you how to ride. It was 70 here yesterday, and I rode with long johns, and jeans on the bottom. On the top, I had on one of my lighter weight leather jackets and I felt very comfortable. At an exit, I pulled up beside a guy on a R1 with shorts, T-shirt, and tennis shoes. From a safety point, he was not dressed correctly (in my opinion). But from a comfort stand point, I would have frozen. But, you have to do what your body says. With the spyder, it is easy to take extra clothing for those times when you get cold.
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Originally Posted by kywinger
Good Day
You can also get some electrically heated gear, vest, gloves.
There are many different brands of gear.
My wife and I use gear from EXO2 The heat inside, they are in Georgia.
This brand wires to the Spyders battery.
Some brands use a rechargeable battery, can lose charge before your ride is done.
kywinger, I buy extra batteries and plug them in as needed. A battery will last 6-7 hours and the good part of it is I can use my jacket out in the field on my tractor or four wheeler....not having to fool with wires, etc. Works for me.
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Some sort of windbreaker goes a long way in keeping warm. When it's cooler I wear jeans and then I have Klim over pants that have GoreTex. For my upper body I wear a long sleeve t-shirt, Gerbings heated jacket and then a quality riding jacket. I have either First Gear Kilimanjaro jacket or Klim. If it's real cold I'll put a sweatshirt over the heated jacket to insulate in the jacket heat.
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I agree with Professor Denman. Anyone who lives life outdoors knows the value and convenience of layering. Tolerance for cold is individual of course, excepting the physics of skin and extremeties exposed to cold and windchill that can cause frost bite or frozen tissue. Whatever methods one uses in layering the outermost should provide a wind barrier.
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Depends....
If you have heated gear you can adjust the temps and wear less clothing. If not then dress in layers you can add or remove accordingly. I use the warm gear heated liner and gloves but if you have more drastic weather you can add the pants. Some have heated seats and grips but they do not do the trick for me. RT ryders better benefit from that set up...
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Winter wear
I agree layering is the way to go . If in doubt go with more. It is easy to take off and roll up if it is too muck. Something that stops the wind for outer layer leather rain suit etc. If you smoke don't. That will cause the temp of fingers toes and ears to drop at least 10 degrees. Even if you smoke inside then go outside the effect of nicotine last a couple or hours.
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Winter here in Arizona days can start in the low 40's and end up in the 70's. We layer silk long underwear, jeans, long sleeves and Tourmaster jackets and over pants. By afternoon we are removing layers and enjoying rydes!
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I'm the wrong person to be answering your question, but I have 2 cents left, so here it is...
Well, if I lacked common sense, I'd wear a t-shirt, shorts and slippers like many do here.
I love my BRP Cruise jacket, even if it's hot and I sweat, I feel somewhat protected. I have yet to use the liner that came with it.
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Just another crappy day in Paradise....Aloha!
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Dress in layers!
In the mornings( @ 4:05am when I am going to work/ a cool fall day) up here in Vermont I wear long sleeve shirt, then a fleece with 3/4 zipper or a long sleeve fleece, then my BRP jacket/with a removable liner. I wear gloves w/ thin slate. Boots( leather) with heavy socks, pants: jeans, Tech pants ( 100% water and wind resistance with a Sympatex laminated breathable and windproof lining, shaped legs, all seams sealed, front/and back ventilation at thighs, side zippers just below the waist for easy off/on. reflective cord on side seams. Front/ and back pockets.
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Originally Posted by HIspyder
I'm the wrong person to be answering your question, but I have 2 cents left, so here it is...
Well, if I lacked common sense, I'd wear a t-shirt, shorts and slippers like many do here.
I love my BRP Cruise jacket, even if it's hot and I sweat, I feel somewhat protected. I have yet to use the liner that came with it.
When we rented the on Maui (no longer available--), We started out with light nylon jackets, fingerless gloves, jeans, and half helmets. Man O Man, we did appear to be overdressed. It was in the high 90's that day. I finally ditched the jacket. And lived to tell about it.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
When we rented the on Maui (no longer available-- ), We started out with light nylon jackets, fingerless gloves, jeans, and half helmets. Man O Man, we did appear to be overdressed. It was in the high 90's that day. I finally ditched the jacket. And lived to tell about it.
It's the Rubba Slipas that really blow my mind when I see riders wearing them here. We've all seen pictures of the de-gloved foot...
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let me be the first to encourage you to go a different route besides the clothing. add yourself some Baker Wings. they are a site sponsor and the wings will cut the wind off of you when you want and add some wind to you when you want it. they are also great for keeping the rain off of you as well.
my wife was out of town one weekend so I installed them on our bike. she got home and wanted to ride. it was in February and the temps were in the 40's. we got going and I asked her if she noticed a difference? she said NO. then I opened the wings up and she popped me on the back of the head and said please close them .. NOW.
from then on she was hooked.
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