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11-13-13 | 01:16 PM

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FBinNY

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From: New Rochelle, NY

Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by bent-not-broken

Rode 15 miles the last 2 days at about 15 F. Wore Shimano RW 80 shoes with neoprene toe covers. Toes start feeling it at 45 minutes and at the end of the ride I am at my limit. The key fo me is to have shoes as a minimum of 2 sizes larger than nomal.

Is anyone till using the old standby - chili pepper or Ben-gay between their toes. It really does stimulate circulation and keep your feet warm. I used to use it for longer winter rides, but my commute is short enough at 1/2 an hour, that I don't bother.

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