Thermal trousers anyone have a pair?

[d8mok]

In my opinion the worse thing you can do is wear too much which many do

Legs just need protecting from the elements but once moving won’t be cold. I’m in shorts some days still but if not a winter bib tights.

Top is usually a thin base layer from endura , a breathable t-shirt and a thin jacket.

Gloves and feet are most important.

 

[greencat]

I concur. Out last night in -3 in the hills of N. Wales.

Aldi's cycling leggings.
Aldi's cycling short sleeve top (the Aldi stuff I always buy when discounted - a women's 14 fits just fine, for example). Planet X merino top (I agree is a wonder material). Hump jacket.
Socks - whatever mismatching pair I can put together. Karrimor trainers/walking shoes. The trick is to squeeze and crunch your toes regularly - every few pedal strokes- to keep the blood flowing).
Gloves - inner shell of British Army Arctic gloves

Doubt I spent more than 80 quid for everything above. If you are really stuck - look on eBay for army/navy surplus. I've had goretex jackets for a tenner off there.

The kicker is if I'm riding my ebike when commuting. Then it's 3 layers of trousers including outer gortex waterproof trousers. Usually, I'll turn off the motor until I warm up.

 

[Betsy]

Riding mtb, i'll usually just wear a tee or a long sleeve merino under a tee.. shorts, gloves and Vans because i know that when i get home, i can chuck what'evs in the wash and easily get myself warm and dry but my only means of drying my cycling gear at work is a crappy old oil filled radiator so i need to keep everything as dry as possible.. hence some tech, nothing worse after a long day than pulling on cold wet clothing for your ride home... Brrrrrrr!

 

[R-V]

My natural disposition is to be disinterested in technical clothing for biking. Historically that stems from growing up with no money, nowadays i'm just tight.

I've just been layering with some very cheap "thermal long John's" (market-spec jobbies), worn under a pair of black cotton chinos But in all seriousness I've been toasty, not sweaty, and comfy.

I should get some better gear really, but it is definitely doable with cheap stuff.

Try local charity shops. Or i think planet x is worth checking for bargains.

 

[R-V]

My solution for footwear is hiking shoes and boots. Sole is rigid enough, grips well on mud, wet slippery rocks, fallen trees, and possible to walk for more than two steps.
Keeping toes warm is crucial. We found an extreme thick wool sock, combined with the warmest possible winter boot does the job. Anything else fails in cold downhill rides.

 

[Imlach]

Agree, hiking boots and hiking shoes are a must. Also ideal when you hike-a-bike through the woods, which fatty here does a lot. As they say, singlespeed makes you one hell of a hiker.

 

[R-V]

Agree, hiking boots and hiking shoes are a must. Also ideal when you hike-a-bike through the woods, which fatty here does a lot. As they say, singlespeed makes you one hell of a hiker.

It's cyclocross

 

[R-V]

Yep, HH baselayers, the best at moisture management, not the most comfortable though, for me that is Dry Flo, Merino actually works for oudour control on longer trips, walked, climbed and slept in them on many two week trips without any issues.

Also read recently that they are stopping/banning shakedry products due to environment concerns.

Some really serious outdoor gear behind the Fat Chance. For high altitudes i guess

 

[d8mok]

Try local charity shops. Or i think planet x is worth checking for bargains.

When I went to fetch my winter bike from Planet X they invited me in and told me to dig through loads of clothing which was pre-production/ 2nds etc. Came away with 5 jackets , Bibs , tops etc for £1 each.

 

[R-V]

When I went to fetch my winter bike from Planet X they invited me in and told me to dig through loads of clothing which was pre-production/ 2nds etc. Came away with 5 jackets , Bibs , tops etc for £1 each.

Really great deal. One pound bibs