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I'm thinking ahead to winter cycling. Last year the worst part of winter cycling for me was the frozen feet. I couldn't find a shoe cover/sock mix that would make my cycling shoes work in the cold temps. Since I don't want to lose any toes I'm thinking I should get some cycling boots for this winter, but I'm seeing that they START at about $200. I'm too cheap to make this investment.
So, does anyone know of a less expensive brand?
or
Should I just buy some non-cycling boots and use platforms?
I'm thinking ahead to winter cycling. Last year the worst part of winter cycling for me was the frozen feet. I couldn't find a shoe cover/sock mix that would make my cycling shoes work in the cold temps. Since I don't want to lose any toes I'm thinking I should get some cycling boots for this winter, but I'm seeing that they START at about $200. I'm too cheap to make this investment.
So, does anyone know of a less expensive brand?
or
Should I just buy some non-cycling boots and use platforms?
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As far as the winter indoor/outdoor, I'll say that they biggest obstacle to me, 'specially pre-garage, is the mess factor. Using one bike for both made me want to quit one or the other in pretty short order. Cleaning well enough to bring it inside and avoid having the wife stare death rays at me just wasn't something that I wanted to deal with regularly; the choice came down to keeping it inside (and clean) or relegating it to outdoor duty, giving it a drive train cleaning and keeping it in storage/garage.
The answer, as always, is +1.
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Man, a good pair of boots is huge in the winter. As soon as you get a pair, you'll realize how much warmth you've been losing through your feet (it's a lot).
As far as the winter indoor/outdoor, I'll say that they biggest obstacle to me, 'specially pre-garage, is the mess factor. Using one bike for both made me want to quit one or the other in pretty short order. Cleaning well enough to bring it inside and avoid having the wife stare death rays at me just wasn't something that I wanted to deal with regularly; the choice came down to keeping it inside (and clean) or relegating it to outdoor duty, giving it a drive train cleaning and keeping it in storage/garage.
The answer, as always, is +1.
As far as the winter indoor/outdoor, I'll say that they biggest obstacle to me, 'specially pre-garage, is the mess factor. Using one bike for both made me want to quit one or the other in pretty short order. Cleaning well enough to bring it inside and avoid having the wife stare death rays at me just wasn't something that I wanted to deal with regularly; the choice came down to keeping it inside (and clean) or relegating it to outdoor duty, giving it a drive train cleaning and keeping it in storage/garage.
The answer, as always, is +1.
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keep your eyes peeled on steep and cheap and the clymb, i almost bought a pair of exustar waterproof winter spd boots 2 years ago from the clymb for $60 and i hate myself for justifying the cost to be spent on my (then) GF
idiot.
i saw some lake ones recently on steep also for around 100 but they didnt have our size
idiot.
i saw some lake ones recently on steep also for around 100 but they didnt have our size
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I plan on doing the Computrainer thing at the bike shop again this year. Way better than riding the trainer at home.
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Except for the half bike. It's in a half box.
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The thing I like most about Computrainer sessions at the LBS is the company. There are half a dozen riders per session. Chatting during the recovery intervals makes the time pass more pleasantly.
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...ceiling hooks in some lesser used corner one bars up, one bars down, one bars up. Stagger them a little. Your office and garage will be chock full of them before you know it.
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...I can dimly recall those days when I had but three and a half bikes. *wistful and nostalgic tear rolls down one cheek* #sigh
...I can dimly recall those days when I had but three and a half bikes. *wistful and nostalgic tear rolls down one cheek* #sigh
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...I can dimly recall those days when I had but three and a half bikes. *wistful and nostalgic tear rolls down one cheek* #sigh
...I can dimly recall those days when I had but three and a half bikes. *wistful and nostalgic tear rolls down one cheek* #sigh