Chilly Morning Commute- Firstgear Overpants

Blitz · Post by **Blitz** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:56 am

Been riding all week to work at 0530 hours, but today was the first day it dipped down to 30-30 degrees( F) here in Connecticut. I was really impressed with the Firstgear HT Overpants I bought! Man, these things are TOASTY warm and comfy! I've never been a cold weather rider, but this year I'm giving it a go. It's really not bad at all, the only thing I think is a must is heated gloves. The old fingertips were a bit tingly after 45 minutes, I did have on some heavy duty gloves but they don't seem to cut it. Does anyone have any comments on the Gerbing gloves? They seem to be the way to go.

Anyway, no traffic, some foliage still left and that lovely twin rumbling along was a great start to the work day! I'm gonna keep riding until the
(AAARGGH) snow comes.

darthrider · Post by **darthrider** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:14 am

The FirstGear HT Overpants are very good!
If you buy some, order your normal size and they will come large enough to fit over your street pants.
I ordered one size down and wear them over whitie tighties and they fit fine.
Also in women's cut.
For those of us with a belly, we offer them in "Short" sizes. Get the waist size you need and the leg length will be right, and the knee armor will not be down around your shins!
Waterproof, windproof, breathable, full length leg zippers, armored knees & hips, wear outside or inside boots, removable zip-out insulated liner, velcro pockets, 1-year warranty.
MSRP $179.95 but you can find 'em a little cheaper.

BobFV1 · Post by **BobFV1** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:17 am

I have a pair and wear them over fleece sweatpants - nice, comfortable, and toasty. Thanks for the review.

I could have gone all day without thinking of Darth's whitie tighites though!!!

darthrider · Post by **darthrider** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:05 pm

I could have gone all day without thinking of Darth's whitie tighites though!!!

OK Bob, I'll send pictures!

Kevin Markwell · Post by **Kevin Markwell** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:25 pm

Gerbing gloves are great and I recommend throwing on some GS handgaurds as well. Actually the handgaurds, conventional gloves and the heated grips are good for all but the coldest high speed long duration rides. Even the Gerbings at 70mph and sub40 degrees let uncomfortable wind in and the guards take care of that.

Kevin

Airman1 · Post by **Airman1** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:14 pm

Blitz,
I have to agree with Kevin, the GS hand guards are really a help in cold weather. I was having some frozen hand problems last winter and bought the Gerbing heated gloves. They're thick and well insulated. You may find you won't need to turn on the heat unless it's really cold. But if you need themm it's a real pleasure to turn them on. The only thing I don't like about the system is having to rig the wires in my jacket. Now if I had the heated jacket with the jacks hidden in the sleeves.....That'd be nice,

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:38 pm

Thanks for thee input! I'm getting some GS handguards first then we'll see...

Post by **wncbmw** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 6:40 pm

OK Bob, I'll send pictures!

darthrider · Post by **darthrider** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:56 pm

Quote:
OK Bob, I'll send pictures!

Ok, OK Vann...I'll send you some too.

BMW R1200R R1150R/T F800 K1200R R1100R/T R1250R RnineT Message Board

Chilly Morning Commute- Firstgear Overpants

Chilly Morning Commute- Firstgear Overpants

Gerbing Gloves

tighty whities