Does this balaclava look OK to you ?

[ecr959]

[attachment=1:2io0cwkd]largebalaclava.jpg[/attachment:2io0cwkd]Hey fellas. I'm thinking of buying this for those cold mornings riding to work (now that I have a job to go to). Its from a website called cheapcycleparts.com and it says "one size fits all" for $25. Is that average ? Should I look for something better ?
I think the price is OK, but the website doesn't describe it, like what is it made of ?

Let me hear from you guys that have one already.
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UPDATE: I just saw a better one at Amazon.com for $10 less. This one say "polyester micro fleece" and the few customer reviews it had were good, some were from bike riders.

[Water Warrior 2]

Looks like a bit of overkill but would probably work great with a 3/4 or 1/2 helmet. Having a full face hat I have used a much lighter, stretchier balaclave with good results. Found it in a hiking/outdoors store. A hands on purchase is generally a better fit than an online purchase from my experience. Hmm, guess you wouldn't have too many ski shops in your neck of the woods.....................ah maybe a hunting shop for those cool mornings while waiting for Bambi.

Oh just noticed the update(2nd balaclave) and it is similar to mine. A decent fit and makes the helmet slide on easier.

[jonathan180iq]

Those look fine.

But I've found some even better deals over the last couple of days while shopping for some REAL winter gloves.

Check out the Freeze-Out gear from CycleGear.com

Freeze-Out Balaklava on sale for $12.95
http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/ba ... web1008338 (http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/balaclava/web1008338)

They have nice of Freeze-out gear discounted for the Holidays.
And you know it's legit, because I found it in the back of a Cycle World Magazine. ;)

[ecr959]

Check out the Freeze-Out gear from CycleGear.com ;)


I looked at it Jonathan, but didn't like the blue seams and the small eye window. I ordered the one from Amazon.com.
Hey, did you buy your winter gloves ?

[Rookie Rider]

Hopefullybyour helmet wont be to tight wearing that.

[Rookie Rider]

Hey ecr, did you move yet ??

Oops, forget i asked that. I just saw the other post about the move and the job. Congratulations to you ecr, all the best.

[Gz Rider]

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[ecr959]

Yeah GZrider, it might be overkill. But I want to be ready in case. I have been noticing that during the early morning hours, like 5 and 6 am, its around 38 - 39 degrees. I start working on Dec 12th, and I have to be there ready to start at 6:30am sharp. Its 4 weeks of training, and they said I can't miss one day or come in late even once.

I gotta make sure I can show up every day on the bike. I don't wanna freeze my face and walnuts on the bike at 6am.
Have you done any riding that early ? What do you wear ?

[Gz Rider]

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[jonathan180iq]

For what it's worth, "bicycling" thermal under pants are cheaper than "motorcycle" thermal under pants and are exactly the same thing.

www.nashbar.com (http://www.nashbar.com)

They are wind blockers and thermal lined on the inside with something like hipora and fleece. I don't really know what all that stuff is, but it works.
Same with a Balaklava. In any temps under 40, I wear one. They're just good to have.
And, some people have a higher tolerance to cold than others. I am a cold weenie, but I wear lots of warm things and I am able to ride through the winter.

[Gz Rider]

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[Gz Rider]

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[jonathan180iq]

I was just making a statement. Not really addressing anything previously addressed, except for the mention of thermal undies.

I use these, and like them better than old man thermal underwear.
http://www.radsportbekleidung.com/out/oxbaseshop/html/0/dyn_images/1/midlands_p1.jpg

They're $14.95 @ Dick's Sporting Goods.