The Cycling Thread

Chucca, 10kph average on a 6% grade is getting there. You know you're working hard enough to get some gain when you want to puke.

It depends on how much you're feeling the cold. I know a few riders who really feel the cold (or complain sooner) and wear the whole kit. I'm at the opposite end of the range (except my hands) as long as I'm moving. I can suffer getting wet, what I don't like is wet feet - I grew up with eczema and wet socks (which are going to be cold) are still an irritant. I've got a couple of pairs of medium weight Seal Skinz and Gore socks for cold and/or wet.
I'd suggest starting with good socks that'll keep your feet dry which will go a long way towards keeping them warm, use them and then make a decision on over boots.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Even with Wollie Boollies & overshoes I get cold toes!

I've got the Northwaves to try this winter, if it was that wet, I'd wear my Sealskinz socks with the Northwaves or go into the garage on the Turbo

I got the Northwave shoes last winter. They do an excellent job of keeping feet dry from spray and therefore warm. I wear basic thermal socks that come up over my lower shin and I'm toasty. The big problem then is if it gets very wet, water runs down my legs into the shoes.....

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[carelesschucca]

Well I got a pair of Shimano overshoes and tried them out last night and they seemed to work nicely. I also bought SKS raceblade after asking the sales assistant if they'd fit he assured me they would. Well he was talking bllx. They were the standard ones for 23 tyres so were to slim and they're going back. I need to get some quick smart as I had a lovely wet arze and back. S'all good though still loving being out there and I'm already noticing that hills scare me less in fact I actively sought out some yesterday that I would have avoided just a few weeks ago.

[maviczap]

Yep, its you mind that defeats you before the hills do

I reckon you might be wanting the Raceblade XL. I've thought about a rear fender myself, but it is all too difficult... get soaked, ride harder to stay warm. It's a milder climate here though.

Actively seeking hills, hey. That's worthy of respect!

Last night we had some wild weather rip through, tornadoes (very rare here) and all and its still kind of miserable out so I stayed in today and spent a couple of hours on the trainer.

[maviczap]

Nice box of shiny new bike bits arrived today, upgrades are go

[carelesschucca]

Whatcha get mister?

[maviczap]

Ultegra 11 speed groupset, for 105 11 speed money

[carelesschucca]

I think I need to win the lotto

[phi-dan]

BB has welded itself in place (internal, ISIS) and is refusing to budge for long spanner, tapping with rubber mallet, rattle gun on low etc. Anyone got any tip top top tips for getting them out before I have to start looking for a new bike for Christmas?

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