How cold for a Balaclava - Page 3

11-10-2004, 07:48 AM

Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.

Below 20F for me. From 20F to freezing, I just wear a headband to keep my
ears warm. Above freezing, I don't bother with any headwear.

justen

11-10-2004, 10:09 AM

Badger wrote:
:: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
:: <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
::
:: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
::
:: 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

Badger wrote:
:: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
:: <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
::
:: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
::
:: 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

Badger wrote:
:: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
:: <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
::
:: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
::
:: 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

Badger wrote:
:: On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
:: <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
::
:: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
::
:: 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, 10:28 AM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
>
32 this morning was certainly enough.

11-10-2004, 10:28 AM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
>
32 this morning was certainly enough.

11-10-2004, 10:28 AM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
>
32 this morning was certainly enough.

11-10-2004, 10:28 AM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:52:46 -0500, "Roger Zoul"
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
>
32 this morning was certainly enough.

11-10-2004, 10:40 AM

On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
>
>Below 20F for me. From 20F to freezing, I just wear a headband to keep my
>ears warm. Above freezing, I don't bother with any headwear.
>
>justen

So you're telling me that you ride your bike 15-20mph with normal wind,
(say 10-15mph), and if it's >33 deg F you don't need anything on your head?

That's only 20 deg F, factoring wind chill you know.

You wouldn't be this guy wouldja?

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-B