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Winter boots: 45NRTH Wölvhammer Boa
In our latitudes, the newly designed Wölvhammer Boa will probably only make your feet sweat. With a comfort range down to minus 18 degrees, the SPD-compatible expedition boot is more at home in the Arctic Circle. Velcro and a Boa wheel lock your feet frost-proof between the Primaloft lining, waterproof membrane and robust full-grain leather. The voluminous toe box even leaves room for granny's thick woollen socks. The Wölhammer is available from size 36 to 50 for 339.99 euros. www.cosmicsports.com
Winter helmet: Giro Timberwolf / Nine
You can keep a cool head even in summer. In winter, bikers like it warm. The Timberwolf is a Giro classic and has been known as the Nine in the ski range for a decade. At just 335 grams, it is particularly light and less bulky than conventional winter helmets. Removable ear pads, fleece lining and adjustable ventilation openings ensure pleasant temperatures. For 140 euros, the Nine is also available in a mips version and numerous bright colours. Winter is not just grey. www.giro.com
Neoprene overshoes: Racer E-Cover
Together with the biomedical centre of the French army, Racer has developed a heated neoprene overshoe. The battery is located in the upper and heats the heating fabric in the toe area to a comfortable temperature for at least two hours. The switch on the upper can be used to select one of the three heating levels and display the battery capacity. The sole of the 400 gram (including battery) E-Cover is protected by Cordura applications. It is available in three sizes for 219.95 euros. www.racergloves.com
Winter gloves: Sealskinz Cold Weather Heated Cycle Glove
Even the thickest Primaloft lining cannot keep the cold away from your hands forever. But with a press on the back of the hand, frozen fingers can be softened again and cosy warmth flows through the Heated Cycle Gloves. The somewhat heavy batteries are located in the long cuffs. Even moisture cannot harm the heated gloves: A waterproof membrane, which is welded to the outer skin, keeps the rain away from your hands. Warm fingers cost 180 euros from Sealskinz. www.sealksinz.de
Gauntlets: Wolftooth Singletrack Pogies
For three months, temperatures in Minnesota are in the double-digit minus range. It's no wonder that bikers there pull warming cuffs over their handlebars. The Singletrack Pogies can be adjusted in length and attached to the handlebars in a flash using special handlebar plugs. The robust ripstop nylon material is waterproof, but not taped. With the cuff folded down, you can always get your hands off the handlebars quickly enough, even on technical terrain. One size, 89.99 euros. www.wolftoothcomponents.com
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