Gore Bike Wear Race Power Overshoe(rain and wind proof)
12-07-09, 12:06 PM
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Gore Bike Wear Race Power Overshoe(rain and wind proof)
Anyone have any experience with these covers. I just saw them at Hudson Trail and was impressed. Very pricey(>90usd) but an overshoe that looks like it can last. Gore makes a lot of different covers but this one looks like it will keep the rain and wind off.
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I bought a pair of these last winter and I love 'em. Paid around $85, and they're worth every penny.
In the cold rain, I zip the ankles of my Gavia Plus tights over top of the booties to keep rain from running down into them, and the GoreTex material does a great job of keeping the water and wind out, even on rides like the 200k I did a last month (33F average temp, rain, snow, wind, etc.)
The kevlar/spectraweb sole resists abrasion from walking on pavement, and there's cutouts at the cleat and the heel to keep the greatest wear-points from even being affected.
They're not fleece lined, so they're not tremendously insulating. I've found that a pair of chemical toe warmers is necessary with my current shoes (Forte CM200) if I'm doing more than 30 miles in temperatures below 35 degrees. During my 200k, I went through 2 pairs of warmers during a 9h 30m ride.
In the cold rain, I zip the ankles of my Gavia Plus tights over top of the booties to keep rain from running down into them, and the GoreTex material does a great job of keeping the water and wind out, even on rides like the 200k I did a last month (33F average temp, rain, snow, wind, etc.)
The kevlar/spectraweb sole resists abrasion from walking on pavement, and there's cutouts at the cleat and the heel to keep the greatest wear-points from even being affected.
They're not fleece lined, so they're not tremendously insulating. I've found that a pair of chemical toe warmers is necessary with my current shoes (Forte CM200) if I'm doing more than 30 miles in temperatures below 35 degrees. During my 200k, I went through 2 pairs of warmers during a 9h 30m ride.
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LOL Hi Charlie, I bumped into this thread also searching for solution to wet feet.
I am considering these:
https://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___44910
Over my regular shoes with clip/strap pedals.
I am considering these:
https://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___44910
Over my regular shoes with clip/strap pedals.
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I bought a pair of these last winter and I love 'em. Paid around $85, and they're worth every penny.
In the cold rain, I zip the ankles of my Gavia Plus tights over top of the booties to keep rain from running down into them, and the GoreTex material does a great job of keeping the water and wind out, even on rides like the 200k I did a last month (33F average temp, rain, snow, wind, etc.)
The kevlar/spectraweb sole resists abrasion from walking on pavement, and there's cutouts at the cleat and the heel to keep the greatest wear-points from even being affected.
They're not fleece lined, so they're not tremendously insulating. I've found that a pair of chemical toe warmers is necessary with my current shoes (Forte CM200) if I'm doing more than 30 miles in temperatures below 35 degrees. During my 200k, I went through 2 pairs of warmers during a 9h 30m ride.
In the cold rain, I zip the ankles of my Gavia Plus tights over top of the booties to keep rain from running down into them, and the GoreTex material does a great job of keeping the water and wind out, even on rides like the 200k I did a last month (33F average temp, rain, snow, wind, etc.)
The kevlar/spectraweb sole resists abrasion from walking on pavement, and there's cutouts at the cleat and the heel to keep the greatest wear-points from even being affected.
They're not fleece lined, so they're not tremendously insulating. I've found that a pair of chemical toe warmers is necessary with my current shoes (Forte CM200) if I'm doing more than 30 miles in temperatures below 35 degrees. During my 200k, I went through 2 pairs of warmers during a 9h 30m ride.
LOL Hi Charlie, I bumped into this thread also searching for solution to wet feet.
I am considering these:
https://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___44910
Over my regular shoes with clip/strap pedals.
I am considering these:
https://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___44910
Over my regular shoes with clip/strap pedals.
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