Winter Gear!

Hammerstrike · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Sep 2014 Karma :

Hi Guys,

I have 70 mile day trip to London and live in Chilton hills, so the commute is through open areas mainly. Got a great thick Jacket which is very visible and have good gloves and full face helmet, but want some advice for trousers. I would like to buy something that is waterproof, warm and will help save some skin if I fall.. Open to cycle or trousers or watever they are called.

It is starting to get a little nippy and got drenched on my way to work today, so any help will be appriciated. Very Happy

Regards
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pinkyfloyd · Super Spammer Joined: 20 Jul 2010 Karma :

Textile trousers and jacket and a waterproof anorak type trouser and jacket large enough to go over the textiles.

Double bag the waterproof as nothing on bike wear is fully waterproof and seepage happens.
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Commuter_Tim · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 May 2013 Karma :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Regatta-Mens-Stormbreak-Waterproof-Trousers/dp/B001787RCI/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412008776&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=regatta+waterproof+trousers%23

I seriously recommend those for blocking the rain, 100% effective for me, Ive bought 3 pairs they're so good. (1 for work, 1 for home, and 1 to carry)

They roll up very small, cost little, and don't seem to let a drop in, the pockets are split but I glued em up, job jobbed.
You will look like a complete spacker, but your balls will be dry.
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Andy_Pagin · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Nov 2010 Karma :

I regularly go from North London to Great Missenden, so a similar run.
Definitely thermal lined textiles. I keep the water out, for the most part anyway with cheap builders hi-viz overtrousers and jacket over my biking textiles. Handlebar muffs will not only stop your fingers freezing but also keep gloves dry. I'd recommend taking a spare pair of gloves with you to work. Riding home in gloves still sodden from the morning commute is horrible.
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wr6133 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2013 Karma :

Cheap dry legs = Old army goretex/crisp packet bottoms. Will keep you dry but can get a bit sweaty.

Expensive dry legs = Alpinestars Drystar express. Very warm (removable) liner, totally waterproof (even the pockets). Designed to be a bit baggy fit so you can wear normal stuff underneath without creasing it to shite. Crash well. However awkward as feck to walk around in off the bike.

Cheap textile trousers are crap they leak.

andys675 · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Karma :

I use Dainese "Bruce" goretex trousers, find out your size then scour ebay, £230 in the shops, paid £160 for the same thing brand new with tags

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dainese-Bruce-goretex-Motorcycle-pants-short-leg-most-sizes-/380415360292?pt=UK_Other_Clothing_Protection&var=&hash=item589285bd24
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