I'm getting my first bike on friday and i will be riding in the cold i live in saint louis but i do not know what to buy to stay warm Leather Jackets, Pants or Textile Jackets and Pants i could use any help thanks

-Thomas

 

an aerostich suit would certainly keep you warm. Then you'd just need some cold weather boots and gloves.

Sometimes wearing a skullcap can help to under your helmet.

 

First bike? MSF?

When it gets cold in the canyons, I (used to) throw a sweater and sweatpants on over my leathers. A windbreaker works also.

 

This morning in the NoVa area was around 36°. I wore an A* TZ-1 leather jacket which is slightly perforated with a light snowboard jacket underneath to break the wind. It wasn't too bad other than my fingers gettin a little frosty. Oh and a pair of under armour pant linings help a ton too

 

something that helps me stay warm... i wear a hoodie under my riding jacket and pull the hood up before putting my helmet on.. keeps my head, ears, and neck much warmer.


Modified by 138 at 9:26 AM 11/7/2006

 

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dag, you're helmet is that loose that you can do that comfortably? Mine is so snug I can barely wear a bandana, but still comfortable.

 

it's a tight fit. but it's warm.

 

just an FYI.... your helmet is WAY too loose if u can get a hoodie on underneath it...

be safe/ or stay warm lol.... and by wearing a hoody underneath you risk a more serious neck injury and limit your ability to move ur head when riding... im sure you already know this though....

wear a turtle neck its safer... and dont tuck it in so much

 

i usually cover my neck with a bandana. it helps a lot

 

I have this neck scarf type deal I have from snowboarding I use on cold nights. Its actually more like a seperate turtle neck. A windbreaker works great for keeping the wind chill from killing you and a thin long sleeve thermal under your jacket works well too and keeps yer jacket from getting stretched.

 

the guy at the shop is telling me that Textile is stronger then Leather but every rider i talk to tells me to go Leather so what one is better for a fall

 

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For the same material thickness, textile can be much, much stronger than leather. One problem with that, is to achieve the same level of protection, the textile would have to be bulky and uncomfortable to wear. And that also depends on who is making the textile suit/jacket/pants.

The main point is, a textile suit/jacket/pants will likely survive only one crash. Leather is repairable and doesn't get damaged as easily in a crash.

 

i wear polypros under my leathers around this time of the year. You can buy them at any army/navy surplus store. they are cheap really thin and warm. a fleece beenie does wonders as well.