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12-07-10 | 10:42 AM
#26
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
I found that the crotch seam had a lot of extra fabric that was uncomfortable so on both my pairs I trimmed out a bunch of excess material. I think I should probably buy another pair or two considering the price and how well they work.
Not gonna lie, they do look a little goofy if you get spotted off your bike, but I can't imagine I'd look any less goofy in tights.
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12-07-10 | 10:44 AM
#28
Is Right
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From: Boston
I started wearing wool as a base-layer and have become a total wool convert. It's tough to find inexpensive merino wool (or other soft wool) but dang if it isn't worth the price IMHO. Even when it's soaked from rain it keeps you warm.
12-07-10 | 10:54 AM
#29
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Bikes: 1966 Paramount | 1971 Raleigh International | ca. 1970 Bernard Carre | 1989 Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet | 2019 Specialized Diverge
I've not actually jumped on the new trainer yet. The one before was a Blackburn that I had borrowed. After a short period of riding, various parts of it had heated up to the point that you'd burn yourself if you touched it. I'm certain this also increased resistance. I was actually given the new fluid trainer but got to choose which one I picked up. I was given a price range and the only one that fell within that price range and had decent reviews was the Travel-Trac fluid trainer from Performance. I waited and picked it up on sale and got it a little cheaper as well. I'll set it up this week and let you know how it runs. One would assume that the Kurt Kinetics/cycleops would be better given their status as higher end.
12-07-10 | 10:56 AM
#30
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Bikes: 1966 Paramount | 1971 Raleigh International | ca. 1970 Bernard Carre | 1989 Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet | 2019 Specialized Diverge
Try thrift stores... I've picked up a half dozen or so very nice, very lightweight merino wool sweaters for under a buck each recently. No, they don't have a Cinelli graphic, but they are just about perfect for cold-ish Midwest weather.
12-07-10 | 11:05 AM
#31
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From: Detroit
When it's in the single digits, I'll duct tape BOTH pant cuffs so the wind doesn't blow up my legs, and wear a hat under my skid lid.
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12-07-10 | 11:11 AM
#32
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From: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
Bikes: '13 Motobecane Fantom29 HT, '16 Motobecane Turino Pro Disc, '18 Velobuild VB-R-022, '21 Tsunami SNM-100
12-07-10 | 11:57 AM
#34
Is Right
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From: Boston
I'm lucky- my girlfriend owns & runs a second-hand clothing store. I am the second-hand wool king. But, even so, it ain't easy to find, relative to other textiles.
12-07-10 | 12:14 PM
#35
Curmudgeon in Training
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From: Rural Retreat, VA
Bikes: 1974 Gazelle Champion Mondial, 2010 Cannondale Trail SL, 1988 Peugeot Nice, 1992ish Stumpjumper Comp,1990's Schwinn Moab
Have I mentioned that my road is solid ice right now and it was 13 degrees this morning going to work? No, there will be none of this riding outdoors you speak of.
12-07-10 | 12:23 PM
#36
Ellensburg, WA
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I haven't tried wool yet - but do use polypropylene long underwear tops as a base layer. It seems to wick moisture well. About 30 minutes after finishing a ride though I seem to get real cold.
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12-07-10 | 01:01 PM
#39
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12-07-10 | 01:23 PM
#40
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Tell me about it! It was chilly this morning. No sweater, but I did wear a thin shell jacket.
Hate to rub it in, but it's gorgeous out now: https://sv.berkeley.edu/view/
Hate to rub it in, but it's gorgeous out now: https://sv.berkeley.edu/view/
Hey - I think my daughter worked in that building.
12-07-10 | 02:07 PM
#42
multimodal commuter
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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
The trick is to keep from getting too warm, so I can avoid perspiration as much as possible. It's a tricky balance. I don't wear warm pants, because my legs don't get cold while I'm riding. Wool on the upper body; start out with a windbreaker, which goes into my pockets after a few miles, and comes out as soon as I stop. Fleece gloves. Wool socks, but so far my feet have still been getting cold. I might try wearing two pairs of wool socks tomorrow.
12-07-10 | 02:59 PM
#43
Larger Chainring
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From: Corvallis, Oregon
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Circuit. Bike-Boom-Puegeot. First "real bike" Trek 720 Hybrid in gross disrepair.
Got a trainer for the first time last year, hate it more than about anything. Here we really only deal with rain, snow maybe a couple times a year and its rarely sticks.
I need to get my behind moving on my rain/commuter bike, its close but not that close.
No matter what those first few rides of May are always excruciating.
I need to get my behind moving on my rain/commuter bike, its close but not that close.
No matter what those first few rides of May are always excruciating.
12-07-10 | 03:42 PM
#44
Cat 6
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From: Mountain Brook, AL
Don't wear out good vintage parts on your trainer. This is a job for a beater, or maybe a 1998 Trek or something.
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12-07-10 | 04:00 PM
#45
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From: Rural Western Wisconsin
Bikes: Down to 4 vintage touring machines
I'm set up in an unheated room above my garage so I still layer and need to be bundled up pretty good at the start. It got to a whopping 11 degrees here today! If the roads are clear of ice and snow I'd much prefer to take the mountain bike out for a real ride. The trainer is nice to somewhat stay tuned up but best for getting a bit of a head start when if finally thaws out.
12-07-10 | 04:12 PM
#46
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From: Liberty, Missouri
Bikes: 1966 Paramount | 1971 Raleigh International | ca. 1970 Bernard Carre | 1989 Waterford Paramount | 2012 Boulder Brevet | 2019 Specialized Diverge
Yes, I forgot to mention how quickly a trainer will eat up your rear tire. Not knowing this last winter, I managed to completely ruin my last Maxxis Fuse (as in "not terribly cheap") tire. This year I have an eight dollar wonder mounted on the rear (with a couple more hanging in the garage, waiting for the first cheap-o to wear out.)
12-07-10 | 08:07 PM
#47
Get off my lawn!
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From: The Garden State
Bikes: 1917 Loomis, 1923 Rudge, 1930 Hercules Renown, 1947 Mclean, 1948 JA Holland, 1955 Hetchins, 1957 Carlton Flyer, 1962 Raleigh Sport, 1978&81 Raleigh Gomp GS', 2010 Raliegh Clubman
Banish cotton from your riding wardrobe. Mountaineers call it "death cloth".
12-07-10 | 08:23 PM
#48
perpetually frazzled
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Linton, IN
Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer
I'm hoping my fam gets me a set of rollers for winter. If that's the case, I'm thinking the 'dale will go on it. Otherwise, it'll be winter riding as usual. I'd kill to live close enough to work to ride, but 45 miles each way is a bit of a hike, even by car. Hopefully by next year, I'll be able to move within 10 miles of work, so I can bike commute again. I'd love that.
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