Espen R Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 16 hours ago, ED209 said: How good is the Gotway Tesla in Arctic conditions? Video Credit: Mono Set From my experience of biking and EUC rinding in winter conditions, its more about the conditions than the vehicle. Riding on snow/ice when the temperature is between +2 (35F) and -1 (30F) will make you shit spagetti for a week. I'm still recovering from a light concussion after not paying attention to cold air pockets where the new snow suddenly became dry and had not bonded to polished ice underneath. Below -10 (14F) you can ride quite comfortable, because the snow and ice has so much friction when it gets really cold, but I wouldn't want to ride if the battery gets to cold. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Jon Stern said: Why’s it unexpected? They laid off most of their Fusion crew, and it has been generally believed that GoPro Fusion is a dead-camera-walking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatcat Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Espen R said: From my experience of biking and EUC rinding in winter conditions, its more about the conditions than the vehicle. Riding on snow/ice when the temperature is between +2 (35F) and -1 (30F) will make you shit spagetti for a week. I'm still recovering from a light concussion after not paying attention to cold air pockets where the new snow suddenly became dry and had not bonded to polished ice underneath. Below -10 (14F) you can ride quite comfortable, because the snow and ice has so much friction when it gets really cold, but I wouldn't want to ride if the battery gets to cold. That is spot on. I would go as far as saying the span is slightly larger -3°C to +3°C or so, depending on amount of ice and snow left on the road. Especially bad if there's a lot of slush and moisture that freeze a bit overnight and then thaw some during the day. OTOH under those conditions, walking, biking and even driving a car are hazardous too. Unless you have very good boots or studs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Espen R Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, Scatcat said: That is spot on. I would go as far as saying the span is slightly larger -3°C to +3°C or so, depending on amount of ice and snow left on the road. Especially bad if there's a lot of slush and moisture that freeze a bit overnight and then thaw some during the day. OTOH under those conditions, walking, biking and even driving a car are hazardous too. Unless you have very good boots or studs. You're probably right increasing the temperature span, especially in a coastal climate like Gothenburg. I live 190 km north of you, where it is a bit dryer, so here it starts to be some friction in the ice at -2, but I'm not really comfortable riding before it drops below -3. I once lived close to Lillehammer in Norway, where it gets really cold and dry, and from -20 and below, it was so much friction it felt like I was biking uphill all the time:) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Scatcat said: That is spot on. I would go as far as saying the span is slightly larger -3°C to +3°C or so, depending on amount of ice and snow left on the road. Especially bad if there's a lot of slush and moisture that freeze a bit overnight and then thaw some during the day. OTOH under those conditions, walking, biking and even driving a car are hazardous too. Unless you have very good boots or studs. So we are back to.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sacristan Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Yesterday we started the day at -7 degrees. In the evening we got snow and then we ended up at +4 degrees and rain. So the rain ended up coating everything and then we quickly went down to minus degrees for a lovely layer of ice everywhere! Winter is now here and we will be stuck at minus degrees for the next week or so. I think I have to go for a ride and see how it goes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mike Sacristan said: Yesterday we started the day at -7 degrees. In the evening we got snow and then we ended up at +4 degrees and rain. So the rain ended up coating everything and then we quickly went down to minus degrees for a lovely layer of ice everywhere! Winter is now here and we will be stuck at minus degrees for the next week or so. I think I have to go for a ride and see how it goes. Exactly what I was dealing with for a couple of months here. Just remember the golden rule...keep the wheel underneath you at all times, only lean into turns if you feel like inspecting the ice from very close range. And ensure your footwear has enough traction so you don't fall over when you step off the wheel onto an icy surface. Edited January 17, 2019 by winterwheel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 -18c here this morning with a light dusting of new snow overnight, rode to work no issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Unventor said: So we are back to.... That looks like perfect footwear for riding a wheel on an icy winter morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Z10 v MSX part one Split screen Comparison Video Credit: Robert Navarro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 43 minutes ago, winterwheel said: -18c here this morning with a light dusting of new snow overnight, rode to work no issues. Why don't you give us another Winter Video - I loved that one where there was crunchy ice/snow everywhere and there was silence in the air. Very peaceful. I can't remember the context of that video, if you remember what I'm talking about. @Mike Sacristan, we need a wintery video from you too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Why don't you give us another Winter Video - I loved that one where there was crunchy ice/snow everywhere and there was silence in the air. Very peaceful. I can't remember the context of that video, if you remember what I'm talking about. @Mike Sacristan, we need a wintery video from you too I have three in development right now, just getting back into the swing of things after my son's wedding out in Canmore, great time, but I had been dreading doing the father-of-the-groom speech for the past six months, nice to have that done. Super pumped to finish up on the first one after your having mentioned it though. Edited January 17, 2019 by winterwheel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Mike Sacristan said: Yesterday we started the day at -7 degrees. In the evening we got snow and then we ended up at +4 degrees and rain. So the rain ended up coating everything and then we quickly went down to minus degrees for a lovely layer of ice everywhere! Winter is now here and we will be stuck at minus degrees for the next week or so. I think I have to go for a ride and see how it goes. We had similar here in Gothenburg. But luckily most snow and ice melted. So rodas and parhways and bike lanes are mostly free of ice this early evening. I hope tomorrow morning I be able to ride to work despite freezing temperatures tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Sacristan Posted January 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2019 This is the best I can do for now. I'll try my GoPro 6 next time and see how it does in the dark. Sorry for the 720p! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mike Sacristan said: This is the best I can do for now. I'll try my GoPro 6 next time and see how it does in the dark. Sorry for the 720p! One of the joys of winter riding that you don't think of ... unless you are unemployed, any weekday rides are generally riding in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sacristan Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, winterwheel said: One of the joys of winter riding that you don't think of ... unless you are unemployed, any weekday rides are generally riding in the dark. Haha yes. No matter how I try to hurry home. The sun went down at 3:30 PM today. Totally fine with riding in the dark though. I was born and raised in Toronto and the winters there were also quite harsh but sounds like yours are even worse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Stern Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 15 hours ago, winterwheel said: They laid off most of their Fusion crew, and it has been generally believed that GoPro Fusion is a dead-camera-walking. Ah, the joys of the internet getting the wrong end of the stick! The Fusion team was not laid off. The old Kolor team in France who originated the desktop stitching software was laid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 An indepth review of the less talked about Kingsong 16B! Video Credit: Neon EUC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterwheel Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jon Stern said: Ah, the joys of the internet getting the wrong end of the stick! The Fusion team was not laid off. The old Kolor team in France who originated the desktop stitching software was laid off. Interesting. Even the 360 guys on YouTube in their latest recommendations had been saying Fusion might be the best quality camera, but is kind of a dead end. Since I have one, and it is still my go to camera even after buying two Insta One X's, I am very happy that Fusion is still kicking. Edited January 18, 2019 by winterwheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Mike Sacristan said: Haha yes. No matter how I try to hurry home. The sun went down at 3:30 PM today. Totally fine with riding in the dark though. I was born and raised in Toronto and the winters there were also quite harsh but sounds like yours are even worse! How did you end up in Stockholm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2019 10 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Video Credit: @EWheelMotion Hey @Rehab1, I've got some time this summer. How about you and I get together - I bet we can outdo these clowns. Doesn't look that hard. Whatcha say? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted January 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Hey @Rehab1, I've got some time this summer. How about you and I get together - I bet we can outdo these clowns. Doesn't look that hard. Whatcha say? No way are you climbing on top of my shoulders! I thought about another photoshop moment but decided to pass. Edited January 19, 2019 by Rehab1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED209 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: No way are you climbing on top of my shoulders! This needs to happen! 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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