Extensive winter cycling gear breakdown (all my bike commuting gear)

Описание: Looking to become a frostbiker? This is an in-depth walkthrough of pretty much every single thing that I use to cycle throughout the winter (even in -30C weather)!

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This is the second of two videos that I made to respond to Vikrant, who's moving from India to Canada (GTA area) in January 2021. He wrote me the email at the bottom of this description, which is cool to see. I had answers to all his questions, so I went ahead and made some response videos!

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✩ Timestamps ✩

00:00 Intro
00:24 Everything I need for frostbiking fits into one backpack!
01:08 My backpack bag and panniers
01:34 Workshirt (Denver Hayes)
02:00 Khakis (one pair, at the office)
02:47 Mittens (not bar mitts)
03:36 Gloves (for Spring and Fall)
04:05 Thermal jeans (Windriver)
06:03 Thermal underwear (YOU NEED THESE!!)
06:32 REALLY warm thermal underwear
06:43 Rain pants
07:32 Not overheating
07:49 Torso area, base layer
08:13 Light sweater
08:21 Heavy sweater
08:56 Shell layer (get a size bigger)
09:13 Rain jacket
09:53 Buy good brands for clothing
10:22 Zipper repair through warranty
10:44 Waterproof booties for shoes
11:34 Old boots
12:01 Bama socks
12:33 Don't bother with clipless pedals
13:03 Keeping my head warm
13:31 Skullcap
14:10 Balaclavas
14:34 Use Vaseline on exposed skin
14:45 Glasses and goggles (clear)
15:41 My extreme frostbiking setup
16:38 Reflective safety vest
17:10 Reflective stripping
17:30 Lights
18:28 Outro and housekeeping

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VIKRANT'S EMAIL TO ME:
Hello Ben,

I am a biking enthusiast from India moving to move to Canada (GTA) in January 2021 (job transfer).

I was keen on biking to work and deterred by the winter. While searching for content on the subject, I can across your vlog on frost-biking and totally loved it.

Coming from a place (A city called Calcutta in India), I have no idea about how to confidently make my dream (of biking in Canada, winter, rain, or otherwise) come true.

I need your help. Could you please guide me to link/brand for all Staples that I need to equip myself to bike to work:
1. ebike (I know your ebike is a DIY, just a few tips would help)
2. All the necessary gear including The brand of polo shirt and khaki that you Wear at work (Interestingly my choice of workwear in India is khaki and polo but planning to buy them in Canada as mine are not non-iron), mittens, thermal jeans, windcheater, thermals, etc.

I guess I am asking too much as a subscriber but I just feel that you have answers to all my questions and it’s very rare that one likes everything the other person is doing...

Please don’t bother if it’s too much, as I seriously don’t know if one as a total stranger can intrude and seek help, this is my first as the subject matter (cycling) is close to my heart.

I wish you all the best. You vlogs connect. God bless!

Vikrant