[Closed] Roadie Clothing

Long sleeved baselayer, softshell style jacket, Assos does the best, bar none. Something like Gore Tool is also good. Good gloves, and overshoes, a must. Works for me here in Somerset.

Assos jackets aren't as good as they used to be, like all their kit. The old Airblock 851 jacket was great, the newer one is nowhere near as warm, although they do the Fugu jacket, but that's just crazy money!

My old 851 Jacket is my staple winter jacket, not that that's much use! Got a Gore something or other as well, which is pretty good, combined with a base layer. Same as an MTB for that matter!

I have a Gore Wind Stopper and an Endura Stealth I use for my Mountain Bikes but wasn't sure if that would be warm enough to combat wind chill at greater speeds.

More than warm enough I'd have thought!
I use a LS base layer then maybe a thin lycra top or a mid-weight one depending on temperature. Gilet or windproof or softshell or waterproof over that, again temperature/weather dependant.

You can never have too many cycling clothes although you can be fairly sure that whatever you're wearing won't be quite right!

Gore Oxygen soft shell jacket - made from Gore Windstopper - works for me, windproof and quite water resistant and great pockets. Gore Bikewear's road stuff is great if you ask me, works really well and while it's not cheap, it's not comedy expensive like Assos. You want a close fit or it'll billow and flap. Plus a lightweight waterproof for when it really hammers down. Baselayer tee and a long-sleeved baselayer underneath, possibly a Power Stretch top if it's sub zero. Plus a couple of Buffs, one for your head, one for your neck. Or one of those skull-cap type things.

Anyway, that's what works for me. And overshoes...

I've the short sleeve version of [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=54126 ]this[/url] and highly recommend it as a windproof base layer.

Rapha.

You can never have too many cycling clothes although you can be fairly sure that whatever you're wearing won't be quite right

That is so right.

Full bibs if it's less than 5 degrees, 3/4's otherwise.
Long sleeve base layer under an Endura MT500 jacket; wind proof on top if it's proper baltic.

just pray that you're not lulled into some commuter racing when your all double buffed up!

BWD have you tried oversocks.

You could buy leg and knee warmers if you have a few good shorts already.
But you're probably getting the picture about the benefits of a good jacket. Mines an Assos copy, it's great. Just thermal, it has a weird stiff front like it's been burnt with the iron? A good one will see you through a day in the rain as well.

BWD have you tried oversocks.

Hmmm... I've always found it makes more sense to wear my socks inside my shoes. Have you?

I have been looking at the [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24097 ]Oxford Chillout Base Layer[/url] too. Any experience of these anyone?

Like these nice n toastie, unless you go for the police frogman look.
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That looks like one of the Oxford tops I was given once. I think it's designed for motorbikes, I gave mine away to a motorcyclist at work who thinks it's a brilliant bit of kit.