EDIT: So, just be be clear, the primary reason for this is not for riding,I just did not know where else on Reddit to possibly ask this question (though I do ride in cold weather sometimes, and more so jog quite a bit... so that's definitely a plus. Maybe it wouldbe best to get one for cold weather riding/jogging and one for extremelymild temperatures). Extremely lomg story short, I will be wearing one in both warm & cold weather. Comfort & Quality are by far my two top concerns. Helping out a bit in cold weather is awesome, I just don't want to be dying of heat in mild or indoor conditions (like I said, long story). I know many of you guys have been suggesting ones for very cold weather riding, so just wanted to clarify.

So, first time posting here, I didn't really know where else to aak this aside from some small NSFW/Fetish Subs lol, and I'd rather not go there.

BUT-- I'm looking for a Balaclava (the kind that covers your mouth area), which I've found plenty online, but this is something I'm going to be wearing for quite sone time i.e. for many hours... and idk how to find a legit good one ad reviews can often be rigged.

...so anyone here that knows any specific brands or materials that will be comfortable and not make my face itchy?

I don't want to buy one online and then realize, "Hey, this thing SUCKS." LOL.

A selection of different colors would be a bonus here, too.

Also, I'm not sure when it comes to sizes, I have a normal sized head I suppose, but also have long hair (typically tied back), and a decent-ish beard during wintertime (& I live in an area that is cold for the majority of the year).

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds.

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(Preparing for next winter.) I have standard rubber grips on my bike. I leave it locked in the car port. I have bar mitts and gloves to keep warm, but still when starting in -20C my hands get cold. Maybe I should change the grips to a more insulating material. Any suggestions?

Edit: This is for my 20min commute where the first half is down hill, and I am not getting warm until I am almost at work. And I generally struggle to get my hands and feet warm.

I'm hoping someone has a suggestion. I've got a couple pairs of Bontrager OMW boots. They are great but like anything else, the liners will eventually need to be replaced. I contacted Trek but they don't sell replacements. Sure I could just get some 45NRTH boots but these suit me pretty well at the moment and I'd rather get what I can out of them.

I'm just looking for suggestions on decent replacements. Even better if you've got the same boots and managed to find compatible liners. Thanks.

This was beach two days ago

Stay safe peeps.

I appreciate everyone on here and appreciate seeing different builds and how at the end of the day all of us are just biking through the cold and enjoying it! Been bike for almost 10 years through winter and this is my current set up:

On one pompino Disk fork 49NRTH xerxes studded tires (700x30) Wald 139 basket Rockbros pogies

I forget the brands of everything else.

Don’t need too much else to enjoy biking through this car centric city.

Turbo Vado 4.0 with Schwalbe Johnny Watts 365 over rough ice (one handed, haha).

Will try to get some more videos of different conditions. But they grip when I need it and roll smooth and quiet when I don't. After about 2 months of riding on them, I highly recommend them. Especially if you're in an area where the riding conditions change frequently.

Studs were driving me crazy as they aren't needed about 90% of the time and roll insanely loud.

https://youtube.com/shorts/918nOXzuFN4?si=OIy4ZR0YD4qst9qo

https://strava.app.link/dqkWmPPhaHb

Hi all,

A bout above freezing in the Midwest has me questioning how I survived without cycling this winter. I'd love to grab some gear on sale. Do studded tires, fenders, balaclavas, handlebar-mounted mittens, and the like tend to go on clearance when winter ends, or at other times of the year? Thanks!