My new heated gear

[peterbaron]

Today, after heated gear final test, I have to say that my money was well and wise spent.
Thanks Ferret and GO for suggestions >> :beerchug:

 

[the Ferret]

like riding wrapped in an electric blanket. Cold? What's that?

 

[peterbaron]

Exactly!!

 

[Cormanus]

Good news, Peter. What a pity they don’t make cooled gear.

 

[peterbaron]

They do...heated = switch on, not heated/cool - switch off

 

[the Ferret]

:rofl:

When its in the 30s you'll know in about 2 mins if your heated gear accidentally becomes unplugged

 

[Cormanus]

They do...heated = switch on, not heated/cool - switch off

Thanks Peter. I'd not thought of that. Next time I'm off riding when the temperature is likely to be north of 35ºC, I'll kit myself out with heated gear and crank the temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches 37.87ºC, I'll switch it off and feel cooler.

 

[the Ferret]

:rofl: let us know how that works Cormanus

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

They do...heated = switch on, not heated/cool - switch off

Thanks Peter. I'd not thought of that. Next time I'm off riding when the temperature is likely to be north of 35ºC, I'll kit myself out with heated gear and crank the temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches 37.87ºC, I'll switch it off and feel cooler.

Thanks Peter. I'd not thought of that. Next time I'm off riding when the temperature is likely to be north of 35ºC, I'll kit myself out with heated gear and crank the temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches 37.87ºC, I'll switch it off and feel cooler.
... and drink lots of hot tea under that summer sun - then don't. (at least you will be hydrated).

 

[the Ferret]

So PB as we enter into spring, do you feel your electric gear was a good purchase?

 

[peterbaron]

Not good but EXCELLENT.
If I didn’t purchase it, I would have ZERO miles until April/May.
NO regrets at all.

 

[the Ferret]

:clap:

 

[peterbaron]

Today during my 80 mile, windy and frosty ride my feet and legs were bit cold, so thinking of buying heated insoles or socks but not both and heated chaps???

GEARS • Seize Your Adventure!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Today during my 80 mile, windy and frosty ride my feet and legs were bit cold, so thinking of buying heated insoles or socks but not both and heated chaps???

GEARS • Seize Your Adventure!

Assuming this is a question PB, then no.

In terms of insoles, they might be easier to maintain/clean than socks. Just ensure the heater wires reach the toes.

Normal, decent riding pants should take care of the rest.

 

[peterbaron]

Just thinking loud, and if I buy heated chaps, these already have built in extension for heated insoles.... and as you mentioned, it would be easier to maintain than heated socks
No additional pants, have 2 sets, and chaps would be great.
Must visit this store on Tuesday.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Just thinking loud, and if I buy heated chaps, these already have built in extension for heated insoles.... and as you mentioned, it would be easier to maintain than heated socks
No additional pants, have 2 sets, and chaps would be great.
Must visit this store on Tuesday.

... then chaps it is fer ya.

 

[peterbaron]

Yep, heated chaps and insoles!

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yep, heated chaps and insoles!

... in time for summer PB !

 

[peterbaron]

Cold days are still here, especially AM and also can make looonger rides to catch up with our leader who rides EVERY day

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Cold days are still here, especially AM and also can make looonger rides to catch up with our leader who rides EVERY day

These are glorious days and mornings, and significantly better than two (2) months ago PB.

I just set-up the garden hose. Maybe rinse the road salt off the bikes later this weekend after riding is done. Or maybe next weekend.