After -15 degree temperatures on the Helvellyn range yesterday, I was wondering what gear you have used/taken with you on your ride for the recent weather conditions.
Heres my list
Helmet
Merino top base layer
Buffalo outer fleece/waterproof/windproof top
Endura full length bib
Sealskin waterproof winter gloves
Wooley socks
Winter mw80 Shimmano boots (one size bigger than normal)
Endura mt500 overboots (great in the snow but dont last if you carry a lot)
Buff to keep your ears warm!
Noted performance bike/gear mods
Grip shift is great for keeping your hands/thumbs warmer,(you could wear mitts)
2.3 tyres work well in 4ins powder snow
Fox 36talas performance drops off in cold weather
Rear gears froze up on fell tops,front mech ok
In my bag
Berghaus rucksack
Bothy bag was invaluable for a quick warm up and flask stop
a hot flask with orange squash (mulled wine would have been nice)
extra base layer
a couple of oranges,banana
chocolate
Camera
usual spare tube,repair kit,pump,spare link,Emergency mech hangar
(One of us had a mobile phone)
I would not have changed any gear taken, and can recommend all of the above in what was at times, very harsh conditions.
any tips too avoid mechs freezing up gratefully received
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