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rathr-b-cruisin · 11-13-2006, 10:14 AM

Has anybody ridden in cold weather with their carhardt bibs on? Does it keep you warm enough?

POE-BOY SAMICH · 11-13-2006, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rathr-b-cruisin

Has anybody ridden in cold weather with their carhardt bibs on? Does it keep you warm enough?

I don't own any, but I've noticed LOTS of riders in my area do.
I can't imagine the bibs not keeping you warm with so many in favor of wearing them.

I was on a ride this weekend. Temps were about 55F.
We stopped at a cafe frequented by riders and saw no less than 12 in their carhardt bibs.

Rickster · 11-13-2006, 11:54 AM

I wear my Snowmobile bibs. They work great. Easy on, and off, and better wind protection than carhardt's.

md2lgyk · 11-13-2006, 12:11 PM

I used to wear a snowmobile suit when I rode in cold weather (sometimes down in the teens Farenheit). Like Rickster, I think what's more important than insulating value is wind protection. Maybe Carhartts under rain gear would be ideal. And way cheaper than a snowmobile suit.

Rockhead · 11-13-2006, 12:13 PM

I’m sure it would give somewhat a level of warmth but id be more concerned of the protection it provides if you go down. I’m thinking that it would shred in the first couple of feet.

I would go with insulated leather……..

SKTR · 11-13-2006, 03:12 PM

Son wears bibs and tops by Carhardt, great for trunk but need tall boots and tall warm socks. I use downhill bibs over draggin jeans, same story on footwear for total comfort.

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Originally Posted by rathr-b-cruisin

Has anybody ridden in cold weather with their carhardt bibs on? Does it keep you warm enough?

Ext1jdh · 11-13-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

I’m sure it would give somewhat a level of warmth but id be more concerned of the protection it provides if you go down. I’m thinking that it would shred in the first couple of feet.

I would go with insulated leather……..

Seconded. Read the post in my sig - my stepbro did just that and has a ton of tattoo art to replace, once his skin grows back.

SKTR · 11-14-2006, 05:07 PM

A little add-on, just got off a test ride with leather chaps over draggin jeans with outdoor temp at 43, discovered that it blocked the draft between boot and pantleg eliminating that discomfort spot altogether. yeah I know it is kinda off topic but similar too

**Clint** · 11-14-2006, 06:45 PM

The key to warmth at speed is windproofing. Carhartt products are mostly cotton and not water or windproof. As mentioned, they don't offer much protection, either.

rathr-b-cruisin · 11-14-2006, 07:37 PM

I wear chaps and double up on shirts, use a face mask. I can ride fine in 40 temps, but when it dips into the 30's, I'm back in the cage. The coldest I've ridden home from work was last spring on afternoons coming home at 2am it was 34 degrees. a mere two degrees from freezing, i came home going about thirty mph the whole twenty miles. I have a carhardt jacket that blocks the wind real good. It's the best thing I have for working outdoors. I mean, it's made to block the wind. But i haven't ridden on the bike with it. I know people who have tried their snowmobile suits and said it didn't do much for keeping them warm.

POE-BOY SAMICH · 11-14-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Carhartt

LOL
How should I know how to spell it?
As I said, I don't own any.

Colorado Cajun · 11-14-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

The key to warmth at speed is windproofing. Carhartt products are mostly cotton and not water or windproof.

I'll agree with that!

HellBent · 11-18-2006, 10:05 PM

I have worn Carhartts for years in temps as low as the mid 20's. Two things to watch for is wind up the legs and sleeves. A few wraps of electrical tape around each ankle and wrist pretty much cures that.

Curt

Ext1jdh · 11-20-2006, 03:09 PM

Or you could wear leathers to keep the wind and the road rash out.

11-13-2006, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	Riding in carhardts Has anybody ridden in cold weather with their carhardt bibs on? Does it keep you warm enough?

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md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	I used to wear a snowmobile suit when I rode in cold weather (sometimes down in the teens Farenheit). Like Rickster, I think what's more important than insulating value is wind protection. Maybe Carhartts under rain gear would be ideal. And way cheaper than a snowmobile suit. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

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HellBent Newbie Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2005 Suzuki c50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 20	I have worn Carhartts for years in temps as low as the mid 20's. Two things to watch for is wind up the legs and sleeves. A few wraps of electrical tape around each ankle and wrist pretty much cures that. Curt Last edited by HellBent; 11-18-2006 at 10:07 PM.

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Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Or you could wear leathers to keep the wind and the road rash out. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

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rathr-b-cruisin Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Suzuki Boulevard C50 Location: Michigan Posts: 330	I wear chaps and double up on shirts, use a face mask. I can ride fine in 40 temps, but when it dips into the 30's, I'm back in the cage. The coldest I've ridden home from work was last spring on afternoons coming home at 2am it was 34 degrees. a mere two degrees from freezing, i came home going about thirty mph the whole twenty miles. I have a carhardt jacket that blocks the wind real good. It's the best thing I have for working outdoors. I mean, it's made to block the wind. But i haven't ridden on the bike with it. I know people who have tried their snowmobile suits and said it didn't do much for keeping them warm.

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