I have been watching your videos as I am going to the beginner road riding journey too. So I decided to leave you a comment on this one but it is for all your videos. I really like them since is from the perspective of someone exploring and and learning about a new and very engaged activity as enthusiastic beginner road biker. Your tips are very useful, and they make a lot of sense for me as I am going to the same questions, like what best to wear, to carry, helmets, bikes, etc etc and even questions about what socks to wear for cycling :-)… Thank you!
Good video. Very good advice. I live in south Louisiana (USA). We have a mild brief winter- the only consistently cold months are Dec Jan and Feb. Nov and Mar have quite a few cool mornings with warm afternoons, but occasionally we can get very cold mornings in those two months as well. Through the winter, quite a few mornings will be in lower to mid 30s and then warm to 50s and even 60. Winter wear here can be tricky.. so multi layering key. At the moment I’m trying find a pair of winter tights for the coldest of our weather- cold windy 32f mornings that dont get much higher than 45f and windy. We have a handful if those. I ordered the Castelli Polare (size XL). It was too big for me… the main issue was excessive length. I’m 5ft8”. I exchanged for Size L. It is a but too long as well but fits a bit closer to the body.. still too long, But not as bad as XL. I’m contemplating returning it for size M. But with size M I’m a bit worried it will be too tight everywhere else. Maybe I will just go to Sorpassi ROS L winter tights and give up on Polare. Do you have experience with any of these two Castelli bib tights?
I have a Castelli Tutto Nano in nanoflex material, very stretchy and good for winter without been too bulky. I'm between 6 and 6.1 and XL fits me. Everything else I wear L, both in European standards. I also have with my Siroko collaboration the Envalira bibs, with windproof panels in the front, also good with cold wind and drizzle.
Hi federico, Just sudb and really enjoyed your video. You are if I could kindly put it a typical Italian - charming, good looks and informative. I am back into cycling after a heart stent and looking for a new bike and cycle clothing, so your video was very helpful. Kind regards Mike in NZ
Ciao Federico. Very nice and informative video. I had to laugh though when you said you don't have the budget for expensive clothing. You might have traded some of your countless gilets for a single expensive jacket 😂😂😂 Just kidding. I love your channel. Take care and...buon Natale 😋
Cool video. Discovered some new brands. Love Castelli but only at the discounted prices! I find hands to be the biggest problem. Ended up investing in heated Sealskinz gloves. Super pricey but they work.
Yes, the hands are a problem for me as well. I am also looking at heated gloves! At that time I bought my Castelli kit with the cycle to work scheme, only way to justify the price. Now I am collaborating with Siroko and I am very happy, see my latest videos.
@@fede1275 Great. I do recommend the Sealskinz gloves. So far really good. But one does need to size up and I still normally wear a DHB under glove underneath. Helps with sweat management.
Great video Federico. Its SO easy to get sucked into buying expensive winter gear but, decathlon and cheaper brands fo just as good products for winter as you usually get kit ruined by the crap weather or in my case come off on some ice and put holes in your clothing. So, cheaper kit for that reason alone is a good choice. Also, keeping warm on the bike is essential. Mainly the extremities like goes and hands suffer the most. Its all about layering and you’re right. Depending on how hard you are going to ride. I can pretty much manage through winter with thermal bibs and thermal leg warmers in the winter but when its gets to about 0 degrees C I’ll whip the tights out. 😅
Hi Federico, I also have quite a few things from Bicycle Line. Their Normandia short sleeve windstopper jersey is great to use with arm warners. I agree though it's not always just about stopping the wind. Alé also have a thermal gilet, not windstopper, which if worn really tight over a winter jersey works great, though actually I sometimes wear it under the Bicycle Line Normandia or Castelli Perfetto Light.
Haven't tried anything from Ale', but Bicycle Line quality is good and offered at a decent price. Pity last time I ordered in January I got stung by import duties and taxes thanks to Brexit. Not sure if there is now any provision for that.
Brilliant video loved some of the items. ill look out for a calf. But i never wear black!!! i lost a friend you got hit by a car so in honour i always stay visible. keep up the content
great stuff Federico. just discovered gilets myself recently. never go out without one now. you'll be getting offered a modelling job with sigma anytime soon. cheers. 👍😎
Very informative video for the beginner winter rider. But what do you mean you won't wear the read gilet with the tights? That 's perfect Italian sprezzatura! 😉
I guess it's not easy when it goes below zero. The few times it happens here in London I go with warm base layer, cycling jacket and gilet or windproof outer... 🥶
Definitely challenging, I use a warm base layer but not too thick, compression like Under Armour, then a soft shell cycling jacket and a gilet to protect from the wind. If very cold I will wear a waterproof jacket instead of the gilet.
@@fede1275 That's my plan for this winter, I have a home trainer, but I discovered I can't stay indoors. It's like doing 'it' with a condom on :D So my first winter cycling this year in Denmark, temp max is -2, but I'm guessing on the bike it's gonna feel like -8.
I have been watching your videos as I am going to the beginner road riding journey too. So I decided to leave you a comment on this one but it is for all your videos. I really like them since is from the perspective of someone exploring and and learning about a new and very engaged activity as enthusiastic beginner road biker. Your tips are very useful, and they make a lot of sense for me as I am going to the same questions, like what best to wear, to carry, helmets, bikes, etc etc and even questions about what socks to wear for cycling :-)… Thank you!
Thank you, I appreciate it!!
Perfect just the video I was looking for, This is he first winter I’ll cycling to work
Great. It takes a bit of adjustment to understand how much you need to cover, in relationship with effort and weather
Awesomeness
Good video. Very good advice. I live in south Louisiana (USA). We have a mild brief winter- the only consistently cold months are Dec Jan and Feb. Nov and Mar have quite a few cool mornings with warm afternoons, but occasionally we can get very cold mornings in those two months as well.
Through the winter, quite a few mornings will be in lower to mid 30s and then warm to 50s and even 60. Winter wear here can be tricky.. so multi layering key.
At the moment I’m trying find a pair of winter tights for the coldest of our weather- cold windy 32f mornings that dont get much higher than 45f and windy. We have a handful if those.
I ordered the Castelli Polare (size XL). It was too big for me… the main issue was excessive length. I’m 5ft8”.
I exchanged for Size L. It is a but too long as well but fits a bit closer to the body.. still too long, But not as bad as XL. I’m contemplating returning it for size M. But with size M I’m a bit worried it will be too tight everywhere else.
Maybe I will just go to Sorpassi ROS L winter tights and give up on Polare.
Do you have experience with any of these two Castelli bib tights?
I have a Castelli Tutto Nano in nanoflex material, very stretchy and good for winter without been too bulky. I'm between 6 and 6.1 and XL fits me. Everything else I wear L, both in European standards. I also have with my Siroko collaboration the Envalira bibs, with windproof panels in the front, also good with cold wind and drizzle.
Nice video! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for sharing!
👍 👍
Hi federico,
Just sudb and really enjoyed your video. You are if I could kindly put it a typical Italian - charming, good looks and informative. I am back into cycling after a heart stent and looking for a new bike and cycle clothing, so your video was very helpful. Kind regards Mike in NZ
Thank you Mike, great to hear you are back on the bike!!
Video molto interessante, spiegazioni chiare e utili anche se in inglese!!! Grande Fede
Grazie mille!!
Ciao Federico. Very nice and informative video. I had to laugh though when you said you don't have the budget for expensive clothing. You might have traded some of your countless gilets for a single expensive jacket 😂😂😂
Just kidding. I love your channel. Take care and...buon Natale 😋
You are right 😂😂
Cool video. Discovered some new brands. Love Castelli but only at the discounted prices! I find hands to be the biggest problem. Ended up investing in heated Sealskinz gloves. Super pricey but they work.
Yes, the hands are a problem for me as well. I am also looking at heated gloves! At that time I bought my Castelli kit with the cycle to work scheme, only way to justify the price. Now I am collaborating with Siroko and I am very happy, see my latest videos.
@@fede1275 Great. I do recommend the Sealskinz gloves. So far really good. But one does need to size up and I still normally wear a DHB under glove underneath. Helps with sweat management.
Great video Federico.
Its SO easy to get sucked into buying expensive winter gear but, decathlon and cheaper brands fo just as good products for winter as you usually get kit ruined by the crap weather or in my case come off on some ice and put holes in your clothing. So, cheaper kit for that reason alone is a good choice. Also, keeping warm on the bike is essential. Mainly the extremities like goes and hands suffer the most.
Its all about layering and you’re right. Depending on how hard you are going to ride.
I can pretty much manage through winter with thermal bibs and thermal leg warmers in the winter but when its gets to about 0 degrees C I’ll whip the tights out. 😅
Wow, I am definitely Italian as I get the tights on when it's going below 10 C 😂😂
Very informative video Federico. I like how you review kit that the average cyclist can afford/ would purchase.
Thank you!!
Hi Federico, I also have quite a few things from Bicycle Line. Their Normandia short sleeve windstopper jersey is great to use with arm warners. I agree though it's not always just about stopping the wind. Alé also have a thermal gilet, not windstopper, which if worn really tight over a winter jersey works great, though actually I sometimes wear it under the Bicycle Line Normandia or Castelli Perfetto Light.
Haven't tried anything from Ale', but Bicycle Line quality is good and offered at a decent price. Pity last time I ordered in January I got stung by import duties and taxes thanks to Brexit. Not sure if there is now any provision for that.
Brilliant video loved some of the items. ill look out for a calf. But i never wear black!!! i lost a friend you got hit by a car so in honour i always stay visible. keep up the content
Yes, I like black, but I am trying to include more colours as well.
great vid, just getting into road biking myself, my commute too short to gear up for
Salve Federico. A quick question please. What size is the Decathlon gilet?
Hi, it’s size L
great stuff Federico. just discovered gilets myself recently. never go out without one now. you'll be getting offered a modelling job with sigma anytime soon. cheers. 👍😎
Sooo versatile a gilet is!! I will send a resume to Sigma, claiming I can pronounce Castelli properly!!
@@fede1275 😃
Very informative video for the beginner winter rider. But what do you mean you won't wear the read gilet with the tights? That 's perfect Italian sprezzatura! 😉
Excellent knowledge of Italian fashion! I thought red on red could cross the border to "trying too hard" 😀
@@fede1275 that made me laugh watching your expression on this during the video
Thank you ! Shows you don’t need to spend a lot of money on kits to get nice things
Absolutely!
what about sub zero conditions?
A thermal neck gaiter is also a great add on for winter too!
You are right! I wear one on the coldest days actually!
I need good below zero cycle gear. It's not easy to find. Most of it is a fraud (Assos!)
I guess it's not easy when it goes below zero. The few times it happens here in London I go with warm base layer, cycling jacket and gilet or windproof outer... 🥶
what about sub zero conditions?
Definitely challenging, I use a warm base layer but not too thick, compression like Under Armour, then a soft shell cycling jacket and a gilet to protect from the wind. If very cold I will wear a waterproof jacket instead of the gilet.
@@fede1275 That's my plan for this winter, I have a home trainer, but I discovered I can't stay indoors. It's like doing 'it' with a condom on :D So my first winter cycling this year in Denmark, temp max is -2, but I'm guessing on the bike it's gonna feel like -8.
@@quenar wow, that's very cold! I tend not to go if there is ice on the road
@@fede1275 I looked throuht the temp graphs and after 2pm temperature is way above zero, I wouldn't go if there was ice of course.
@@quenar yes, hopefully they will grit the roads as well