There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. If you’ve been debating hanging up the bike until spring, take a look at this week’s cold-weather value picks! We’ve rounded up our favorite thermal jerseys, riding pants, and insulated accessories to help you build or expand your winter MTB kit to keep the stoke high even when the temperature drops.
Specialized Women’s RBX Expert Long Sleeve Thermal Jersey
$124.99 | $39.99 sale
This quality full-zip thermal jersey makes it easy to start warm and regulate your temperature throughout the ride. Sizes S-XL available.
Buy from Specialized
Smith Squad MTB ChromaPop Goggles (clear)
$60.00 | $36.00 sale
Keep your eyes from watering on cold winter descents with these clear Smith Squad MTB goggles.
Buy from Backcountry
Trek Farley fat bike
$3,999.99 | $2,299.98 sale
Trek has a number of Farley frames and complete bikes on sale, including our top pick, this Farley 9 with a carbon fork that comes complete with racks and bags.
Buy from Trek
Smartwool Merino Beanie
$25.00
This is our favorite under-helmet beanie cap! It’s not itchy and is thick enough to insulate without being overly bulky.
Buy from REI
YT Tech Shell Zip Pants Unisex
$149.99 | $119.99 sale
A pair of pants like the YT Tech shells are a great way to extend your cycling wardrobe for winter riding in wind, rain, and snow. We’ve also had good luck with less expensive, general purpose shell pants like these from Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Buy from Jenson USA
REI Polartec Fleece Neck Gaiter
$24.95
Neck gaiters are so clutch for winter riding that we included three different choices! The REI Polartec fleece gaiter is ideal for the coldest rides, while this $10 4-pack of generic gaiters lets you layer them or use multiple for a face, neck, and head coverage.
Buy from REI
Marmot Guides Down Hooded Jacket
$274.95 | $164.97 sale
The Marmot Guides Down Hooded jacket is too warm for all but the most brutally frigid MTB rides, but it’s a great choice for wearing around town or for hanging out after the ride.
Buy from Backcountry
Handup Hi Viz Ridge Rider
$36.00
Insulated cycling gloves can be pricey, but not these. Handup recommends the Ridge Riders for temps 32-44°. For below freezing weather, there are the Paradise Pedal gloves.
Buy from Handup
Five Ten Freerider Pro Canvas
$160.00 | $96.00 sale
The Five Ten Freerider Canvas mountain bike shoes are (suprisingly) the warmest flat pedal mountain bike shoes we’ve tested. Throw on a thick pair of socks (or two!) and ride in comfort all winter long.
Buy from Adidas
Fox Defend Winter Bike Socks
$49.95
When it comes to winter cycling socks, you don’t want to compromise. Fox Defend Winter bike socks are designed to keep your feet warm on the trail and are built to last. REI members get 10% back in rewards.
Buy from REI
Castelli Pro Thermal Headthingy – Women’s
$24.99 | $13.74 sale
The Castelli Pro thermal neck gaiter is designed specifically for cycling and is available in three colors.
Buy from Backcountry
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