Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
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In the coldest conditions I had problems keeping the feet warm, mainly due to wind chill. Once I switched over to platform pedals the problem was solved because the shoes worn were insulated hiking shoes. ....
Concur on shoes. Below freezing, I switch to hiking shoes or hiking boots. Most of my bikes have pedals with platform one side, SPD cleats on the other side. But I usually cut off the biking at 20 above (F), colder than that and I would rather do something else.