Re: [RBW] The joy of winter riding, and how do you keep your toes warm?
Best trick I know is to add a layer or two to the area just before your extremities. i.e., to keep toes warm, add layers to your lower legs. (i.e. Long, thick socks and leg warmers.) Same with hands: adding arm warmers to your forearms helps keep your fingers warm. In 10-degree Chicago today, my toes were OK after a couple hours of riding in the snow wearing long johns, very thick socks that went up to my knees, warm bibs, and neoprene shoe covers. That the socks came up to my knees was the key thing, I think. Sam Kling Chicago, IL On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:02:31 PM UTC-6 Roberta wrote: > I think I love that boot! I don't read Annie's blog regularly, but I > think I might start. She also sung the praises of a very nice looking coat > recently, which was inexpensive, warm and nice looking. > > Annie is one on those I follow on IG that has inspired me to "go colder." > Mark from NY, Deacon Patrick from CO, Jason Fuller from Canada, and > Takashi from Japan and others (I'm sorry if I haven't mentioned your name, > but you are no less special to me) have also unknowingly inspired me to > ride in the cold either by incredible posts and pictures here or on IG. > All, the same, I'm glad it doesn't snow much here. > > I have a pair of LL Bean hunting boots that I thought I'd wear for more > air circulation. They are also big enough that I can do the double sock > option, I think, along with the vapor barrier idea of Garth's. Also > intriguing are the capsaicin and gaiter suggestions. I own everything > except the gaiters (and those cute LL Bean boots) to be able to do a first > run of it. > > Roberta > > On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 4:52:30 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote: > >> Annie from Annie's Bike blog posted this recently. She's located in >> Vermont, so knows cold. >> >> >> https://anniebikes.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-favorite-winter-cycling-boot-storm.html >> >> On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:32:05 AM UTC-8 greenteadrinkers wrote: >> >>> I've found that insulated crocs do well in the 40-35 degree zone. Easy >>> on, easy off. >>> Scott >>> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:18:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks Will B and Will D. I have an older pair of the Lake winter shoes >>>> (even older than the MXZ303, from looking at the pictures), and they're >>>> quite warm I usually have to wear them only a few times each winter, but >>>> when I need them, I'm glad I have them. I had a pair of later Lake winter >>>> road boots, but didn't like those as much and sold them when I switched to >>>> SPDs on my road bikes. >>>> >>>> I know that the neoprene covers are an essential part of the protection >>>> system, but I really would prefer a boot without them, with room for 2 >>>> pairs of wool socks, including an outer, heavier pair, and thickish uppers >>>> and a sole with some tread. But then, I rarely have to ride in slush or >>>> rain or sleet. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 12:50 PM Will Boericke >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> They are an older model of Shimano shoes. The current version has >>>>> some name like MW7. Lightly insulated, gore-tex, with a neoprene collar. >>>>> >>>>> The collar is the thing that's dying first - rest of the shoe is still >>>>> going strong. I wear them every day for my commute (October - April) + >>>>> cold weather mtb and road duty in the shoulder season. They are probably >>>>> 1/2 size larger than my Sidis: extra room for socks and happy warm feet. >>>>> The only downside (which I think is corrected in the newer model) is that >>>>> the sole is just plastic. I have done several headers in them, one >>>>> notably >>>>> in my backyard on ice under snow. Luckily I was wearing my helmet. Wish >>>>> I >>>>> had footage. >>>>> >>>>> When I replace them, I might spring for Lake's winter shoes. I think >>>>> they are the ne plus ultra of winter shoes. >>>>> >>>>> Will, keeping feet dry and riding in all temps. >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 12:42 PM Patrick Moore wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Will: Can you describe, or give make and model, of your dedicated >>>>>> winter bike shoes? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Patrick Moore, still hoping for some rideable
[RBW] Re: PSA: Soma Supple Vitesse SL Tires @ Somafab On Sale for $30ea?!
The 23mm EX's are only $15 each, if anyone around here runs 23s. On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 9:55:54 AM UTC-6 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote: > That is a SMOKING hot deal. I need puncture protection riding on city > streets most of the time, but if they had black/tan in 700x42, I'd be > tempted to get a pair just to try them out. I do use the Shikoro, which to > me are basically a heavy-armored SV. > > Thanks for the heads up, though! > Ben > On Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11:14:40 PM UTC-6 Paul Brodek wrote: > >> I am completely overloaded on tires, but figured y'all might want to know >> that Soma looks to be blowing out SV Superlight tires at the low-low price >> of only $29.99ea. That's ridiculously cheap for such a nice tire IMHO. >> >> Only 28/33 are available in black/tan, most all other sizes in stock in >> blk/blk. >> >> I've got no financial/etc connection other than having a metric ton of SV >> tires in-house, bought at retail. I'm a super-fan. >> >> Seems curious to me, though, why blow out expensive tires when there >> seems to be a tire shortage, esp at the dealer level? Could they be that >> over-loaded? New versions on the way/in-house so they want to clear out the >> old stock? [Note I have absolutely zero knowledge about that, just trying >> to rationalize in my own brain why they're blowing these out, and priced so >> cheaply, in the midst of rubber shortages]. >> >> I might have missed a blog post from them or whatevs, but I'm left with a >> whole of "Huh?" in my cranium. >> >> Paul "Huh?" Brodek >> Hillsdale, NJ USA >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/9c00b8f6-6dd6-4316-9376-d90daee8a152n%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] All Rounder Stripped Down
Nice. What kind of crankset is that? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/2e428910-1119-4241-9156-bc1fa7525a4f%40googlegroups.com.
[RBW] Gus or Susie?/Threadless Weight vs Quill Weight?
I’d go with the lighter frame without a doubt. Rivs are generally very solidly built, and a lighter frame means thinner tubing and usually a livelier ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/89d1bc40-bb63-4a74-9e1c-f0b14de70140%40googlegroups.com.
Re: [RBW] PSA: Slick go-fast Rambouillet on Seattle CL
I agree. With 35c tires, even super light ones like Compass, that seems tough. Maybe that's without pedals or saddle? A common method to "game" the weight downwards, although it's not too easy to ride without pedals and a saddle. I bet it's below 20 though, and maybe below 19. Campy Record carbon stuff is lightweight, and those wheels must be really lightweight, what with the lack of spokes and the Industry 9 hubs. Maybe he's running the tires without tubes too. On Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:33:34 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > "Sub17 lb"? Is that real? My 58 cm blue, later Ram was a wonderful bike > well built up with light wheels, but it was no closer than 6 lb to that > claimed weight. My '03 custom built with very light 559 road wheels and a > 1X10 drivetrain (the '03 was later converted to the fixed commuter/errand > Riv about which I've bored you all so often) weighed in at 19 lb. > > Opinions? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: eJoe
Does that mean we'll be seeing a e-Clem then? ;) On Friday, April 5, 2019 at 6:52:36 PM UTC-5, J Imler wrote: > > I couldn't go through with adding an e kit to my Appaloosa. I bought my > son a 16in Specialized Hotrock and I got a 59 Grilver Clem L instead. > > :) > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
