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« on: January 31, 2009, 11:33:31 AM »
No, not trans stuff (unless it works). Gear from other sports, work gear, underwear, or anything. Things that are useful on bikes but aren't made for bikes.

Like warm tights. Stolen.

Or Army winter stuff, or snowboarding stuff. If it works, and it's preferably cheaper, I'd like to know.   Smile
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« on: January 31, 2009, 11:33:31 AM »
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2009, 11:39:06 AM »
The most obvious stuff I could think of is snow-mobile gear for Winter use on a bike.

I use my riding/touring boots as general-use Winter boots when shoveling snow, sledding, etc. Dry and warm.

Likewise my Olympia Winter gloves.
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2009, 11:51:45 AM »
Lots of bicycling stuff can be used, from shorts to mountain biking armor

Some bicycling gear is very much state of the art in materials, and priced accordingly.

Army-Navy  (military surplus) stores often have stuff (love that word) which is useful to us.
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 12:13:47 PM »
Carhartt double front dungarees for summer riding.
High-performance athletic socks
Bicycle shorts underneath whatever pants
For winter, those stretchy head things (American) football players wear under their helmets
Frogg Toggs, a favourite of fisherman for rainy weather
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2009, 03:32:41 PM »
Light weight, over the calf ski socks. They stay up so they don't bunch up in your boots. Go with a good technical material and your feet will stay dry and comfortable all day. Not cheap but they are awesome.

I also keep a retractable cable lock made for skis under my seat. It's good for securing gear to a parked bike in a pinch.
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 06:59:23 PM »
Ski/snow clothes...   I wear my ski jacket over my heated vest all winter.  If I don't feel like messing with heat, I wear my snow bibs instead of motorcycle pants...  
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2009, 05:16:33 PM »
Soccer shin-guards, buy two pair, put them in the sleeve opposing each other over your ankles (you may have to slightly trim the bottom to conform to the top of your feet), and then put them over your socks/under your boots. It will add MX-boot style ankle protection to a normal street boot. You can take a sledgehammer hit to your ankle with them on, and they're comfy and add almost no weight and little bulk. Cheap, too.

Also, battery-heated socks from fishing supply stores....cheaper than dedicated motorcycle ones, but they work great.

Starter brand Under Armor knockoff clothes & cold gear is nearly as good as the real thing for less than 1/2 the $$, great for layering.
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2009, 06:08:54 PM »
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned work boots.  There are lots of water proof, high-top work boots that are perfectly suited for motorcycle wear, particularly if you wear textile pants outside your boots.  
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2009, 08:21:58 PM »
Compression gear.  Like giving your torso a hug.
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2009, 09:44:59 AM »
Quote from: swingset on February 02, 2009, 05:16:33 PM

You can take a sledgehammer hit to your ankle with them on, and they're comfy and add almost no weight and little bulk.


& this is especially good to do if you're in a Steven King movie.
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2009, 03:34:13 PM »
Quote from: luvtoride on February 03, 2009, 09:44:59 AM



& this is especially good to do if you're in a Steven King movie.


You gotta admit, if Kathy Bates runs out in front of you, it's not like dodging a squirrel.
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2009, 06:31:11 AM »
Diabetic socks are cheaper and easier to find than 'athletic' compression socks.

Ice climbing gloves are warm, flexible and grippy.

Auto bead-type seat covers are much cheaper than M/C specific seat beads - rather easily down-sized to fit.

Camping suppliers sell silk glove and sock liners that can help extend your riding season or deal with unexpected cold and pack very small.

If you've got a goldwing, auto tires get much better mileage than M/C rear tires for quite a bit less cost.
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« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2009, 05:53:30 PM »
Disposable heat packs sold at sporting goods stores. Put a couple in pockets and feel the warmth, baby...
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2009, 06:47:04 PM »
Quote from: DrMikey on February 05, 2009, 05:53:30 PM

Disposable heat packs sold at sporting goods stores. Put a couple in pockets and feel the warmth, baby...


wierless heated gear.  Thumbsup
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2009, 08:51:34 AM »
Carhartt double-front  pants work very well as riding pants.
Armor can be fitted to the knees; There's an opening at the bottom of the 2 layers that allows you to put in armor
They're a LOT tougher than jeans, they're a LOT cooler than mesh pants.
There's also Cordura© Double-Fronts - note: ONLY the 2nd, outer layer is cordura

DuluthTrading.com firehose pants are HEAVY!  About 3 times as much as normal jeans.  Much more durable, yet softer.
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« Reply #15 on: February 14, 2009, 10:38:26 AM »
Wish we had had them Carhatts over here............
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« Reply #16 on: February 14, 2009, 07:33:38 PM »
I'm sure that if you have a stateside contact, a set of Carhartt's could be sent your way.
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« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2009, 08:23:18 AM »
Some on Ebay...shame the Pound is so weak.
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« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2009, 06:42:17 AM »
Anyone know of a source and or brand of UnderArmor knock off pants?
I'm looking for long-john/compression type bottoms for warm weather to wear under leather pants.
Walmart used to carry some but I haven't seen them there in a while.

BTW Kohl's has some nice moisture wicking/compression UA type shirts for a reasonable price.
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« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2009, 07:27:26 AM »
Hope it's ok to revive an old thread...

I just found out that the Duluth Trading Co. now sells their FireHose pants w/ double-fronts.  They call em 'Loggers'.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/clothes-workwear/mens/mens-pants/work-pants-for-men/46014.aspx?feature=product_8

They even have a pic of a guy wearing firehose pants on a bike!
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