Road bike equipment for cold days: 11 items that road cyclists need in winter
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Our tips: What equipment road cyclists need in winter
For underneath: The Core Wool Mix functional underwear set consists of a tight and a long-sleeved shirt. The blend of polyester and merino wool is designed to keep road cyclists comfortably warm in the saddle even on cold winter days. The set is currently available from Bergzeit for 79,20 Euro instead of 109,95 Euro.
Headgear: The C3 windstopper cap from Gore offers all-round weather protection in the form of a headband, which achieved an overall score of 1.7 in the TOUR test. It is vapour permeable at the top, very comfortable to wear, has an all-round fit and is available in two sizes, also in signal colours. The C3 Gore Windstopper cycling cap is available from Rose currently 27.95 euros instead of 39.95 euros.
Draft stopper: The Endura Windchill II promises windproof functional fabric to keep the body warm without overheating it. The road bike jacket for cold temperatures is available, for example currently at Rose for 99.95 euros instead of 129.99 euros.
Leg warmers: With soft thermal inner velour, the slim-fit thermal winter bib shorts from Löffler keep out the cold and are also breathable. The reflective elements in the leg area are a good thing, especially in the dark. Currently on offer at Rosebikes for €109.95 instead of the RRP of €129.99
Firmly under control: With the Grip Grab Ride winter gloves, your handlebars are in safe hands. The gloves have breathable, water-repellent and insulating properties that make them good companions in cold and wet conditions. At Alltricks, the Grip Grab Ride winter gloves are currently available for 24.99 euros instead of 40 euros.
Warm feet: The Celsius XC Arctic GTX winter shoes from Northwave offer very good weather protection in cold temperatures. In our test the frost protectors achieved a score of 1.4, making them the TOUR test winner. The Celsius XC Arctic GTX is available from Rose currently on offer for 199.95 euros instead of 269.99 euros.
Splash guard: Road bike mudguards for quick mounting are fitted in a flash, fit almost every road bike model and reliably protect your bum, legs and face from swirling water. The SKS Raceblade Pro set also weighs less than 400 grams. The SKS Germany Raceblade Pro mudguard set currently costs 29.95 euros instead of 39.99 euros at Rose.
Cold brakes: The Buff multifunctional merino wool scarf offers protection for the head, face and neck in winter and cool spring temperatures in a wide range of conditions. It is available from Amazon from 13.96 euros.
Warm bottle: The double-walled CamelBak Podium Chill insulated bottle is designed to keep drinks warm for longer in cool temperatures on the road bike. It can be easily stowed away in the bottle cage as well as in the rucksack. The CamelBak Podium Chill insulated bottle is available in at Rose currently for 14,83 Euro.
Clear view: With the Uvex Sportstyle 236 sports glasses, road cyclists can see through mud and dirt thanks to the interchangeable lens for poor conditions. The sports glasses are currently on offer at Bergzeit for 70.30 euros instead of 169.95 euros.
Rechargeable: The homogeneous illumination of the Cateye Gvolt 100 HL-EL560GRC front light can be regulated in three levels: 100 lux, 60 lux and 10 lux. Thanks to the memory function, the light switches to the last selected mode when switched on. Winding roads and the surroundings at close and long range should be covered by the large-area illumination far beyond the carriageway. Another nice feature is that the light module can be mounted both above and below the handlebars.
Nice to have for all e-bike riders: there is an optional e-bike kit that can be used to convert the light into an e-bike headlight. With Fahrrad-XXL is currently offering the front light for 79.99 euros instead of 129.95 euros.
