Well, I got a road bike and have been riding it since march. Great. I want to ride all year long outside. I went out yesterday and nearly froze to death. NOT GREAT. In particular my legs and arms... No, my whole body got cold as ****. I will have the money to get some stuff next month, I have a bike windbreaker thingy coming in with my new specialized rockhopper pro disc(Anyone have any experience with this bike? It'll be my first mountain bike), and I need suggestions as to what to buy to keep me going this winter. I bought a "fan" powered indoor trainer, and the dorm was going to lynch me because of the noise. So, I had to return it. I loved that trainer, but it was just to darn loud. I need to know what will keep me warm, so I can continue to ride. Thanks in advance for suggestions and help. Also side question. Will a steel bike give me a better ride? I have an aluminum ocr-3 giant upgraded to aerobars with bar end shifters ande a fast-forward seatpost(profile). I'm training for Duathlon/Triathlon. Many thanks.
Cecil
Cecil