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Old 01-13-06 | 09:51 PM
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Here's me, ready to ride in the rain. What a Fred!
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Old 01-13-06 | 09:57 PM
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I see you've got your goggles pulled up on top of your head.
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Old 01-13-06 | 10:03 PM
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I think that might be my helmet!
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Old 01-13-06 | 10:04 PM
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Well....... I sure rather be a warm dry Fred, than a cold wet Lance
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Old 01-13-06 | 10:33 PM
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Freds in tights?
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Old 01-13-06 | 11:12 PM
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GREAT looking bike, but...are Freds allowed to wear tights? I can't find my copy of the FAQ's.
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Old 01-14-06 | 02:29 AM
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GREAT looking bike, but...are Freds allowed to wear tights? I can't find my copy of the FAQ's.
Tights are permitted but they have to worn on warm days too- Just in case a downhill come up that will gets the legs cold.
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Old 01-14-06 | 05:51 AM
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Old 01-14-06 | 07:36 AM
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my 'Booties' for cold weather is a pair of rubber golashes(sp?) that fit over my shoes that I cut out holes in bottom for my cleats.

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Old 01-14-06 | 08:55 AM
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my 'Booties' for cold weather is a pair of rubber golashes(sp?) that fit over my shoes that I cut out holes in bottom for my cleats.

I wear a pair of Raichle half boots when the commute temperature drops below 30º F.; below 15ºF. I wear the old insulated Army boots. Both are made with GoreTex. Below 5ºF. I put the rubbers with foam insole inside on the boots.

Adaption for cleats? Not an issue for me. Nor is cold feet.



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