baldo
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« on: November 28, 2017, 05:38:13 AM » |
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I just bought these from a member (thanks Les), and now I kick myself for not getting them sooner. In this colder weather they make a huge difference!
Now for some heated britches and socks, I'll be dressed for success! This morning commute was 20 deg...
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2017, 06:06:33 AM » |
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At 20* don't you have to worry about ice ?
To make ice you need moisture and cold air. Nothing wrong with riding in well below freezing temps if the air is dry. Cold weather riding is great.  |
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2017, 06:09:50 AM » |
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At 20* don't you have to worry about ice ?
To make ice you need moisture and cold air. Nothing wrong with riding in well below freezing temps if the air is dry. Cold weather riding is great. Agreed. I just assumed (and you know what they say about that) that there would be a constant source of moisture on Cape Cod and Boston. |
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2017, 07:59:59 AM » |
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There is, but so far, it's confined to my toilet...
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 08:56:26 AM » |
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well dont expect your tires to grip in cold weather unless you are on a snow tire
Also check your tire pressures before you ride. I like the tires at 38 front 42 rear in cold weather
(under freezing) as I find the tires are less bouncy and grip better.
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2017, 12:23:07 PM » |
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When you begin a ride in freezing weather, ALL tires of any quality or air pressure are slippery, until warmed up on the road.
A couple times sideways right out on my suburban side streets is a good reminder. Though the car tire slides less than a bike tire rear.
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2017, 01:48:44 PM » |
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much below 34 degrees and NO thanks. Not worth the risk IMO and the rides have to be short say 50 miles and under to tolerate the cold temps. ONLY places I get cold is hands being the worst and sometimes my kneecaps but the baker air wings am sure would cure the kneecap coldness. My turn signals do not work ASAP when under 36 degrees so is time to put up the cycle once dips to mid 30s. Yah, a good cleaning will probably cure slow acting cold turn signals, but figure 99% of my riding is done above 36 degrees so not worth screwing up the turn signals by taking them apart and cleaning the contacts. 1 cycle yet to clean up and then done for the season until near April again....  If I could find a reasonably priced baker air wings used ( say 150 bucks or so) would be worth it but the new price is spendy for sure but does serve useful purpose. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2017, 03:12:28 PM » |
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I put Baker Air Wings on about 17 years ago in October. Figured I would take them off the next April. Never did. Their staying.  |
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2017, 06:44:15 AM » |
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Bob--I just put 'em on last fall, and I agree--great for cold weather, and directing air in on hot days.
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baldo
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2017, 07:18:20 AM » |
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At 20* don't you have to worry about ice ?
To make ice you need moisture and cold air. Nothing wrong with riding in well below freezing temps if the air is dry. Cold weather riding is great. True story.....you just have to be extra cognizant of the forecast. Don't want to be stuck at work, 70 miles from home, with the bad stuff coming in. |
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baldo
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« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2017, 07:24:13 AM » |
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well dont expect your tires to grip in cold weather unless you are on a snow tire
Also check your tire pressures before you ride. I like the tires at 38 front 42 rear in cold weather
(under freezing) as I find the tires are less bouncy and grip better.
I've had a slow leak for a month or so on my rear tire. While checking yesterday, the valve stem moved sideways. I have the 90 deg steel stems. I haven't checked today, but I'd say the chances are good that was my problem. It took almost 3 full turns to tighten that nut! That could have let go at anytime on my commute! Crikey! |
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3fan4life
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« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2017, 08:15:43 AM » |
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well dont expect your tires to grip in cold weather unless you are on a snow tire
Also check your tire pressures before you ride. I like the tires at 38 front 42 rear in cold weather
(under freezing) as I find the tires are less bouncy and grip better.
I've had a slow leak for a month or so on my rear tire. While checking yesterday, the valve stem moved sideways. I have the 90 deg steel stems. I haven't checked today, but I'd say the chances are good that was my problem. It took almost 3 full turns to tighten that nut! That could have let go at anytime on my commute! Crikey! Have you used some locktite on it? A tire going down at speed isn't fun at all. |
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