Stefan Mikes
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I own a pair of those. I feel it is the rainwater not the cold to be the issue of the current season.Not heated gloves?
I own a pair of those. I feel it is the rainwater not the cold to be the issue of the current season.Not heated gloves?
Sorrythis is portland Oregon it will now new raining a lot all winter. its not too hard to keep dry Burt I hate wearing rain pants. I use waterproof keen shoes as they are easier than shoe covers. but its the short ride that suck because you down want to put all the stuff on to go a mile to the store.
Here in DC when the summer is hot and humid and it rains torrentially at about the same time each afternoon it’s uncomfortable to wear rain pants so this summer I tried out these “rain legs” chaps I bought from Clever Cycles in Portland, OR, they do a reasonable job and I don’t sweat wearing them. In heavy rain I also wear a vinyl poncho I bought from Decathlon in San Francisco, very like the one posted earlier in this thread by @phoenixtoohot .this is portland Oregon it will now new raining a lot all winter. its not too hard to keep dry Burt I hate wearing rain pants. I use waterproof keen shoes as they are easier than shoe covers. but its the short ride that suck because you down want to put all the stuff on to go a mile to the store.
Ever heard of motorcycle helmets? They are equally inappropriate for bike riding but offer more protection than snowboarding lids, or maybe a full NASA spacesuit.Nothing protects your head, ears etc better than a snowboarding helmet...![]()
But you can't breath properly in a Motorcycle Helmet : Sorta like wearing a MaskEver heard of motorcycle helmets? They are equally inappropriate for bike riding but offer more protection than snowboarding lids, or maybe a full NASA spacesuit.
You must be joking. I've ridden for the whole last Winter in a snowboarding helmet. You might benefit by reading this thread:Ever heard of motorcycle helmets? They are equally inappropriate for bike riding but offer more protection than snowboarding lids, or maybe a full NASA spacesuit.
Ouch! That rules out almost 50% of days in our corner of the world...The very first day we purchased our bikes, we rode them home in the rain about seven miles. The next day I noticed the inside of my display was foggy. That was the last time I ever rode it in the rain. My bike Canondale and has the Bosch display and motor.
Why didn't you take the POS back?The very first day we purchased our bikes, we rode them home in the rain about seven miles. The next day I noticed the inside of my display was foggy. That was the last time I ever rode it in the rain. My bike Canondale and has the Bosch display and motor.
hahahaha.... ahhhhhhhhhh, good one.You might benefit by reading this thread:
I was being facetious, man. A motorcycle helmet is WAY overkill just like a heavy-ass snowboarder helmet is. Helmets aren't made for warmth, they are made for safety... impacts. If your head, ears, neck, face, or scrotum for that matter is cold a helmet isn't going to help much especially since most are made with ventilation in mind. Ride safe Barry.But you can't breath properly in a Motorcycle Helmet : Sorta like wearing a MaskYou start breathing deep pedaling and a Motorcycle Helmet won't allow you to clear your air fast enough : LOL I tried it last winter (A full face worked ok )
The very first day we purchased our bikes, we rode them home in the rain about seven miles. The next day I noticed the inside of my display was foggy. That was the last time I ever rode it in the rain. My bike Canondale and has the Bosch display and motor.
I like riding in the rain, but only with good rain gear. I got started when I used to ride motorcycles on multi day trips. There was something adventurous and bold about it. On the bicycles, I have a poncho specific to bicycles (similar to the one below) and a 2 piece suit by Frogg Toggs, which I prefer for faster rides or heavier rain. The Frogg Toggs included hood goes right over my helmet and has drawstrings to pull it tight. Try it sometime.![]()
And how often/far do you ride on a regular basis... year around?Not Afraid of Winter, Rain, or Snow
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Below 10 C and with strong wind, it is hard to ride without goggles if you wear optical glasses.
Great Covid hazmat suit too!Not Afraid of Winter, Rain, or Snow
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Below 10 C and against strong wind, it is hard to ride without goggles if you wear optical glasses.