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11-10-2004, 10:09 AM

Badger wrote:
:: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
:: <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote:
::
::: I'm wondering at about what temp you folks decide you need
::: something like a balaclava while riding? Seems like 40 degrees F
::: is enough for me.
::
:: Get the lightest, thinnest Balaclava you can find, possibly lycra,
:: or silk for temps between 45 and 50F, especially if it's raining. I
:: tried the lycra brand at Performance Bikes which seemed the right
:: 'weight', but the durn thing was so tight, I was worried it would be
:: uncomfortable after a few minutes. I know cyclists tend to be
:: diminutive, but do they also have tiny heads? (j/k)
::
:: Below 40-45, I use a Maxit brand:
::
:: http://www.bikejerseys.com/maxhead6in1h.html
::
:: I've ridden in 18F temps and been perfectly fine with this. It's
:: polyolefin/lycra blend. All you really need is a one-layer barrier
:: so the wind is blocked just a bit, b/c. the head seems to generate a
:: lot of heat, so you don't need much, ime.
::
:: I also like the way it dampens the wind rush noise against the ears.

Thanks, Bagder. I think I'll get that one as I appreciate functionality and
because you think it is light weight. I don't think I need a thick one
because I'm sure my big noggin generates a lot of heat.

So far, as fall as come here to SC, the mornings seem dreadfully cold to me.
I've still got a century to do so I need to be ready and I need to get some
training time in during the early am hours. Brrrrrrrr.

11-10-2004, 10:09 AM	#23 (permalink)
Roger Zoul Posts: n/a	Re: How cold for a Balaclava Badger wrote: :: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul" :: <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote: :: ::: I'm wondering at about what temp you folks decide you need ::: something like a balaclava while riding? Seems like 40 degrees F ::: is enough for me. :: :: Get the lightest, thinnest Balaclava you can find, possibly lycra, :: or silk for temps between 45 and 50F, especially if it's raining. I :: tried the lycra brand at Performance Bikes which seemed the right :: 'weight', but the durn thing was so tight, I was worried it would be :: uncomfortable after a few minutes. I know cyclists tend to be :: diminutive, but do they also have tiny heads? (j/k) :: :: Below 40-45, I use a Maxit brand: :: :: http://www.bikejerseys.com/maxhead6in1h.html :: :: I've ridden in 18F temps and been perfectly fine with this. It's :: polyolefin/lycra blend. All you really need is a one-layer barrier :: so the wind is blocked just a bit, b/c. the head seems to generate a :: lot of heat, so you don't need much, ime. :: :: I also like the way it dampens the wind rush noise against the ears. Thanks, Bagder. I think I'll get that one as I appreciate functionality and because you think it is light weight. I don't think I need a thick one because I'm sure my big noggin generates a lot of heat. So far, as fall as come here to SC, the mornings seem dreadfully cold to me. I've still got a century to do so I need to be ready and I need to get some training time in during the early am hours. Brrrrrrrr.