Keeping warm

[ducpainter]

DP: That was pretty much what I had in mind but I don't know that I can justify that kind of money. I don't ride often in cool weather so I'd like to keep it on the cheaper side of staying warm.

I found these. If anybody has any feedback
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/long_johns/web1008475
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/long_sleeve_top/web1008476

They don't get the greatest reviews but they are much cheaper than anything else I've seen

I understand the reluctance to spend $170.

Better than nothing.

It's still $70 for long johns which seems kinda pricey for what they are.

[He Man]

one piece is a better option just for the fact that you have less area open to the wind.

Hands being warm is a big problem. Heated gloves is the only way to go. But even then, if you are going fast enough the digits tend to go numb still.

[Steve.In.Atlanta]

I found these. If anybody has any feedback
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/long_johns/web1008475

I bought these last winter and while they do work, they're horribly shaped. When I get on the bike they pull down at the back and then bunch up. Absolutely hate them and will replace them with something both wind proof and anatomically designed for any position beyond standing straight up.

[Steve.In.Atlanta]

I just bought a Roland Sands Ronin jacket and it's also perforated. So I just ordered this Icon Hoodie to wear under it for around town and commuting back forth to work, http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/icon-1000-hoodlux-hoody I'm thinking this will probably work for me into the upper 40s at least. Below that I have a winter jacket.

Hopefully around November I'm going to invest in a heated jacket liner and glove liner. That and wool socks should keep in the bike through the winter commute.

[Slide Panda]

The OP (lazyjinglin717) wants something that "fits nice and snug underneath to block the wind" that's why I think a liner will be a good choice for him. The liner is not only wind resistance, it is  also water proof. The times I wear it are in rainy season, when I'm too lazy to carry a rain gear. I just bring the liner, it folds nicely and small. When it rains I just pull over, and put the liner on and put the jacket back on, on top of the liner.

But I know nothing about riding in cold condition or climate, I live in a tropical country ... the coldest temperature I ride in is on the twisty road up on mountain, but the temp is only 15C or something.

Of the 3 leather jackets I've purchased, none have come with a water proof liner. Similarly, none of their liners have covered the main zipper. Some of the textiles I've had do, none of the leather - what jacket/manufacturer are you talking about there? My 3 jackets from 3 companies is far from a large/complete sample.

[patrick696]

I just picked up a RSD Ronin jacket too. Love it. Def gonna need a under layer for it though.

[lazylightnin717]

I just priced Under Armour at a Dicks sporting goods and it is ridiculous

I'm not spending $130 on something that is gonna smell like New Jersey after a week of riding in it  

I bought these last winter and while they do work, they're horribly shaped. When I get on the bike they pull down at the back and then bunch up. Absolutely hate them and will replace them with something both wind proof and anatomically designed for any position beyond standing straight up.

THanks for the heads up. I'll skip it and get something that is comfortable 

[lazylightnin717]

This looks kinda sweet


http://www.extremeracing.co.uk/Two-Piece/Two-Piece/prod_5.html

[bob795]

Of the 3 leather jackets I've purchased, none have come with a water proof liner. Similarly, none of their liners have covered the main zipper. Some of the textiles I've had do, none of the leather - what jacket/manufacturer are you talking about there? My 3 jackets from 3 companies is far from a large/complete sample.

It's Alpinestars Air Flo mesh jacket, their textile mesh jacket not their leather jacket. Just like your jackets, my alpinestars leather jacket doesn't have a liner either.

[Heath]

DP: That was pretty much what I had in mind but I don't know that I can justify that kind of money. I don't ride often in cool weather so I'd like to keep it on the cheaper side of staying warm.

I found these. If anybody has any feedback
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/long_johns/web1008475
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/long_sleeve_top/web1008476

They don't get the greatest reviews but they are much cheaper than anything else I've seen

Works great but the sizes are weird.  You need to try them on to get the right size.

[shamoo]

During the SoCal "winters", when I leave early in the morning (~5:00-5:30am), it can be in the low 30s sometimes.  I'll usually wear a Specialized (cycling) winter jacket UNDER my leather jacket.  For pants, I'll use my regular Rev'It leather/mesh mix riding pants but use the included rain layer.  This stops a lot of the wind.  If it's especially cold, I also have cycling tights that I'll wear too.

The reason I don't want to have TOO much on is when I'm on my way back, I don't need to wear all that so it needs to be compact enough to stuff in my backpack along with the rest of the stuff I normally take to work on a daily basis.

For reference, this is exactly the Specialized jacket I have.  It's specifically made to cycle in winter months (I got it when I lived in NJ, so winter is COLD).  I can ride in 20-30 degree weather for hours wearing this.