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Even when the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are dropping and the rain often intervenes - mountain biking has a special charm right now. Colourful forests, clear air and secluded trails make for unique experiences. With the right equipment such as a light rain jacket, warming gilet, merino baselayer or cosy teddy fleece, you can stay warm and dry - and enjoy autumn on your bike to the full. Which of these items do you need now?
Merino baselayer: Artilect Mens Boulder 125
Nothing beats a merino baselayer! Once you've tried one, you'll never want to go without it again. They are comfortable against the skin, keep you warm and don't odour so quickly. The Artilect baselayer is available for men and women. The wool mix of 85 per cent merino and 15 per cent nylon is ideal for cold trail rides - combined with a gilet.
Goggles against splash water: 100 per cent Speedtrap
In the event of splashing water, only goggles with clear lenses or self-tinting lenses that darken in sunlight can provide maximum vision. The Speedtrap Soft Tact Cool Grey covers light filter categories 0 to 2 and is currently available, for example reduced here.
Rain jacket: Scott Explorair Light Dryo 3
Without a rain jacket, things quickly get tight in the German autumn - even if you only set off in dry conditions. Because a rain shower is sure to come. We recommend a model with a hood. The Explorair Light Dryo has performed very well in previous rain jacket tests and is currently reduced in price.
Mudfender: Unleazhed M02/MR02 set
Mudfenders are basically nothing more than "mudguards" - just made of plastic and a little cooler. The bigger they are, the more dirt they keep away from the rider and bike. Disadvantage: The bigger they are, the less attractive they look. We say: function before looks. The XXL Mudfender M02/MR02 from Unleazhed have proven themselves and can be mounted on the bike without wobbling. If the look is too wild for you, go for the smaller models, for example. The set is e.g. available here.
Softshell trousers: Vaude Qimsa II
It can also be a little warmer underneath in winter - for example with lightweight softshell trousers with a water-repellent outer material. The stretch inserts provide the necessary comfort. Climate-friendly and resource-conserving production without the use of PFAS/PFCs, as you would expect from Vaude >> e.g. at Mountain friends or Rosebikes available.
Bicycle lamp: Osram Bike Race 100 Set
The German label has been making light sources since 1919, but has only been making lamps for bicycles since this year. With the Bike Race 100 set, Osram delivers a fair package. The front and rear lights are linked so that only the front light needs to be operated. The front light has various lighting modes - automatic and manual - as well as three brightness levels (100 %, 50 % and 25 %). It adapts to different environments and, with 100 lux (manufacturer's specification), offers a range of up to 100 metres. The display shows the selected mode and the battery level. Cool: The rear light has a brake mode and lights up for a long time when braking, just like in a car. According to the manufacturer, the battery lasts up to 13 hours. The lighting set is e.g. available here.
Flatpadel shoe: Fox Union All Weather Flat shoe
All-weather bikers know that as long as your bum and feet stay dry, everything is fine. The new all-weather Union from Fox should ensure the latter. The tried and tested Union flat pedal shoe with a grippy sole and BOA fastener has been given a neoprene sock for this weather version and the shoe itself is now also waterproof >> available here. Also available as a click model.
Thermal socks: Lenz Heat sock 4.1 Toe Cap
Feet freeze the quickest in cold temperatures. This is because they are furthest away from the heart. The thermal socks from Lenz are designed to remedy this. Sewn-in heating elements warm the toes from below and above. The batteries are attached to the cuff and can be activated at the touch of a button or via an app. Unfortunately expensive!
Waistcoat: Maloja AuchrachM. Nordic Hybrid Vest
Waistcoats leave the sweaty armpits free and warm the torso. Combined with a merino shirt or a thermal hoodie, this is the ideal solution for trail rides in cool to frosty temperatures. There are waistcoats from lightly insulated to warm - from Ion, Scott, Fox and Maloja, among others. The AlsorachM. Nordic Hybrid Vest is available at Bergzeit.
Headband: Endura FS260-Pro headband
Frowned upon by stylists but seen as a remedy by practitioners. Only a helmet cap or a headband with earmuffs can help against cold draughts on the ears. Highly recommended. For example from Endura >> available here at a reduced price.
Winter gloves: Ion Gloves Shelter Explore
Winter gloves have to manage the balancing act between grip and insulation. The Ion Shelter Explore should succeed. The backhand is windproof and water-repellent, while the extended shaft ensures that no cold air penetrates between the jacket sleeve and glove.
Water-repellent jacket: Canyon CCLLCTV Street Peak Puffer Jacket
The tried and tested onion technique is ideal on the trail. On the way there, in between or on the way back, however, you would prefer to have just one piece of clothing that keeps you warm - such as the water-repellent and thickly insulated Street Peak Puffer Jacket from Canyon.
Fleece Thermo Hoodie: Rose Trail Grid Fleece Thermo Hoodie
The fleece thermal hoodie is designed to protect the rider from the wind thanks to the windproof material in the chest area. The hood can be worn under the helmet and protects the ears from draughts. Clever: a glasses cleaning cloth is hidden in one of the two zip pockets.
Laurin Lehner
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