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Posted By hairytoes

The most comfortable bike, that puts the least...

The most comfortable bike, that puts the least strain on your back. Only you know which one that is.

80 miles per day isn't a race. Speed won't matter. Comfort will, particularly if you are...
01-24-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,279
Posted By hairytoes

Shark wheel? Snake-oil wheel more like. ...

Shark wheel?

Snake-oil wheel more like.

Like said above, get some studded tyres and you'll be fine.
01-24-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,509
Posted By hairytoes

I've started using MWs in winter here in the UK....

I've started using MWs in winter here in the UK. Most of my 50mile (round trip) commute is on paved roads, but around 5-6 miles is black ice with 1-2" of snow. Terrible conditions for non-studded...
12-04-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 45,846
Posted By hairytoes

I think using 'mental toughness' as a way of...

I think using 'mental toughness' as a way of 'beating the cold' is a very risky approach.

Mental toughness will help you get going. It will help you keep attention sharp when conditions are bad.
...
12-04-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,912
Posted By hairytoes

I don't know if the OP is still reading this, but...

I don't know if the OP is still reading this, but for the benefit of european riders:

Aldi are stocking ski gear, including mitts.

These are very heavily insulated on the backs, including the...
Replies: 19
Views: 7,278
Posted By hairytoes

Maybe try contacting Mike Hall, the current...

Maybe try contacting Mike Hall, the current round-the-world record holder?
Mike has a facebook page I believe.

Mike averaged over 300km per day, unsupported, carrying camping gear. So close to...
11-15-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,912
Posted By hairytoes

I have some BBB fleece gloves that work well for...

I have some BBB fleece gloves that work well for most of the winter in the UK. They don't get too sweaty, rain runs out of them and they are fairly durable. they seem to be out of production now.
...
11-15-12, 08:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,620
Posted By hairytoes

If the roads are salted, you can get puddles of...

If the roads are salted, you can get puddles of water when the air temp is -10C and the ground temp is below freezing.

It's a real sod when a truck goes through such a puddle and soaks you in the...
11-05-12, 07:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,336
Posted By hairytoes

If you don't get ice or compacted snow on the...

If you don't get ice or compacted snow on the roads, there is no reason to use studded tyres.

I've ridden in similar conditions to the ones you describe, using a road bike. Continental GP4seasons...
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Views: 8,957
Posted By hairytoes

HOW heavy are you! For a combined weight of...

HOW heavy are you!

For a combined weight of 250lb, with 23mm tyres, the calculator says 137psi on the rear.
10-09-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,240
Posted By hairytoes

Kinetic energy calculation of a moving object...

Kinetic energy calculation of a moving object does not equal the power required to attain a speed.

Sorry to pour water all over your fire, but your calculations and assumptions are bunk.

See...
Replies: 59
Views: 8,957
Posted By hairytoes

As in you will not be gaining velocity. You...

As in you will not be gaining velocity.

You are doing work, exerting an upward force to overcome gravity. Force=mass*acceleration. This is high-school physics.

But lets forget the theory. To...
Replies: 59
Views: 8,957
Posted By hairytoes

I'm not sure that is true at all. The difference...

I'm not sure that is true at all. The difference is certainly not over-emphasized - try riding a bike with 900gm tyres, then try the same bike with 550gm tyres. You'll be amazed at how much harder...
10-05-12, 06:03 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 45,846
Posted By hairytoes

The worst conditions, IMO, are raining and below...

The worst conditions, IMO, are raining and below freezing.

The coldest air temp I've ridden in was about -19C - about -2F. That was lovely. Even when the snow blew up, it was cold enough it just...
Forum: Commuting
12-28-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 915
Posted By hairytoes

Two things - no specs on how it will work, no...

Two things - no specs on how it will work, no pics of a prototype (unless those are in the video). USB charging? That's 5V and 0.5A max - pathetic for a high-power light.
12-22-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 939
Posted By hairytoes

A trailer that weighed 30lb would make me weep -...

A trailer that weighed 30lb would make me weep - I have a two-wheeled trailer that will cope with up to 200lb of load and I think the trailer weighs about 10-12lb including wheels and hitch.

Get...
12-20-11, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 812
Posted By hairytoes

They ain't that puncture resistant. I had a...

They ain't that puncture resistant. I had a hawthorn thorn go through my rear last friday.
12-20-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

Not in my case. 26x1.75 In my contact email...

Not in my case. 26x1.75

In my contact email to Schwalbe I suggested that maybe the tyres were defective. The response was very fast (less than one hour), denying that they could be defective and...
12-19-11, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By hairytoes

really impressive. The roads look icy - didn't...

really impressive. The roads look icy - didn't you have problems with slipping?
12-19-11, 05:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

I bought my tyres this year. I've never had...

I bought my tyres this year. I've never had studded tyres before, so have no idea if this is unusual in these conditions. I've only be riding on dry (no snow yet) tarmac with these tyres.
Schwalbe...
12-18-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

That's appalling and doesn't tally with other...

That's appalling and doesn't tally with other people's experiences in the past. I wonder if Schwalbe have changed manufacturers or something?
12-16-11, 03:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,356
Posted By hairytoes

That's very important. I was reading about arctic...

That's very important. I was reading about arctic workers the other day - the writer was saying that new workers tend to go too hard at work, get sweaty - then they are in trouble when they stop....
12-16-11, 02:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

I don't weigh much. It's the centre studs that...

I don't weigh much. It's the centre studs that have gone - erm, I don't think I could possibly spin the rear wheel on bare pavement, I'm an ordinary mortal, not Thor or The Hulk.

Schwalbe UK are...
Forum: Touring
12-15-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,346
Posted By hairytoes

From what I've read here, I wouldn't call Fred a...

From what I've read here, I wouldn't call Fred a 'homeless guy', but more a guy who chooses to live without a home. 'Homeless' people are very commonly people who aren't in that situation by choice. ...
12-15-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,356
Posted By hairytoes

My route too and from work takes me away from...

My route too and from work takes me away from populated areas. In the worst of the conditions, I wouldn't want to count on passing traffic to help me if I broke down.

So I dress appropriately. For...
12-15-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

I've found a cycle blog with some very useful...

I've found a cycle blog with some very useful info on this.

replacement-studs-for-studded-tires (http://thegoldenwrench.blogspot.com/2010/11/replacement-studs-for-studded-tires.html)


It also...
Forum: Commuting
12-15-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,810
Posted By hairytoes

Believe it or not, that is in Yorkshire, England....

Believe it or not, that is in Yorkshire, England. It's about -15celcius. Almost no traffic on the road (people were too scared of the ice). It's not very common here to get weather like that.
12-15-11, 06:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,867
Posted By hairytoes

Losing studs from winter Marathon

I'm running on bare tarmac with some black ice. I 'ran-in' the tyres doing about 40 gentle miles before faster riding.

I had a puncture today, and was horrified to discover that the rear tyre has...
12-15-11, 06:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,356
Posted By hairytoes

To the OP; nearly all my miles are done riding to...

To the OP; nearly all my miles are done riding to work. That's 25miles away by the shortest route, and in good conditions I ride it in 1hr20. In good winter conditions 1hr 30. In bad weather in...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-11, 10:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,810
Posted By hairytoes

I've only just started using them. My round trip,...

I've only just started using them. My round trip, 3 days a week, is 50miles.
Forum: Commuting
12-14-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,810
Posted By hairytoes

When the road and the landscape looks like this: ...

When the road and the landscape looks like this:

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DF6czrEzzwg/TPduWjdKUwI/AAAAAAAAAG0/u7Ae1Q-byR8/s512/DSC00225.JPG

Then life is good and everything is...
12-14-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,356
Posted By hairytoes

Your logic doesn't work for me - if the wool...

Your logic doesn't work for me - if the wool socks are trapping some of the warmth, then they are containing it closer to the foot. It doesn't need to get out to the neoprene.

I'm one of the...
12-13-11, 05:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,606
Posted By hairytoes

Bikeh, you might like to know that Machka is a...

Bikeh, you might like to know that Machka is a pretty young woman, not a bloke.

Now, back to topic.

Some SPD shoes keep the metal cleat really close to your foot. If the OP's shoes are like...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-11, 05:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,420
Posted By hairytoes

It can be really hard. Worst conditions are when...

It can be really hard. Worst conditions are when there has been a hard freeze overnight then a bit of drizzle in the morning. So you have water lying on top of ice and it is impossible to spot (until...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,420
Posted By hairytoes

That's the rig I use, year round (but neoprene...

That's the rig I use, year round (but neoprene overboots, not socks). Shimano spd sandals, one or two layers of wool socks.

It works just fine down to -15Celcius (coldest weather I ride in over...
12-13-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,586
Posted By hairytoes

Snow studs are the old Schwalbe studded tyres....

Snow studs are the old Schwalbe studded tyres. Marathon Winter are the new replacement for them - many-more studs and I believe the Snow studs are steel rather than carbide.
12-12-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,656
Posted By hairytoes

Pompetamine Versa ...

Pompetamine Versa
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPOMPETVERSA/on_one_pompetamine_versa_
Forum: Commuting
12-12-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,117
Posted By hairytoes

The paselas have pretty low rolling resistance -...

The paselas have pretty low rolling resistance - I've worn out a few pairs of these in 26x1.5. Sport contacts are faster, but heavier and wear out relatively quickly. I was getting less than...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,232
Posted By hairytoes

I like using aerobars for windy days and don't...

I like using aerobars for windy days and don't find them less stable. Just not suitable if you have to dodge and duck around cars or potholes.

However, 10km isn't really very far - I wouldn't even...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,358
Posted By hairytoes

I have a 25-mile commute. about 30 traffic lights...

I have a 25-mile commute. about 30 traffic lights in total, many, many junctions.

Normal elapsed average (summer) is 17-18mph. One day I had a howling tailwind and without breaking any traffic...
12-02-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,429
Posted By hairytoes

I wear sandals year round, but only cycle down to...

I wear sandals year round, but only cycle down to about -15C (which is about as cold as it gets here). Two pairs wool socks and neoprene overshoes in the worst weather.
11-25-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By hairytoes

Mostly correct. Contact area is a product of...

Mostly correct.

Contact area is a product of tyre pressure, nothing more, nothing less.
11-15-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,643
Posted By hairytoes

Wool is your saviour. A couple of layers of wool.

Wool is your saviour. A couple of layers of wool.
11-15-11, 04:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,629
Posted By hairytoes

I say go with the 26", because it will ride in...

I say go with the 26", because it will ride in and out of ruts more easily. There is a reason why off-road cyclists are switching to 29" bikes - the bigger diameter means that the wheel rolls over...
11-15-11, 04:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,910
Posted By hairytoes

I see people getting a foot down and still...

I see people getting a foot down and still falling.

Studs are the only real answer in conditions like those.
11-14-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,910
Posted By hairytoes

Either you are riding in slo-mo, or you have...

Either you are riding in slo-mo, or you have reflexes and moves faster than Neo dodging bullets.

I've never had a crash on ice where there has been time to think about moving or pushing the bike....
11-13-11, 06:13 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,910
Posted By hairytoes

That second example shows a case of what happens...

That second example shows a case of what happens when you put a foot out to try to stop the crash - bike going left, foot being pulled to the right . . . . I'm a little old to be attempting to be...
11-12-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,910
Posted By hairytoes

Since this is a thread about riding on black ice,...

Since this is a thread about riding on black ice, can you come up with examples and films of crashes on black ice?

I really don't understand why you keep harping on about this. Nobody here has...
11-11-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By hairytoes

Look for an old touring or cyclocross frame built...

Look for an old touring or cyclocross frame built for 27" wheels. Fit 700c wheels to it and you might well have the clearances to run fattish (say, 37mm) tyres.

Singlespeed or fixed is good in...
11-11-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,910
Posted By hairytoes

You must have the reaction speeds of The Flash. ...

You must have the reaction speeds of The Flash. Congratulations.

I'm slightly confused as to why you think falling (on ice) when strapped in is more likely to produce joint injuries than if you...
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