Popular Post Darrell Wesh Posted January 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 27, 2022 On 1/26/2022 at 5:28 PM, Foo Barstein said: My gloves don't fit well under - maybe hands are not small enough. The main purpose, from my perspective, is not to break bones, so performs as expected. But I'll change my request: any thin/warm glove recommendations for going under the guards?! Preferably with an electrostatic pointer finger for fiddling with phone while riding fast. You get a touch screen stylus for winter. Keep one in every jacket or pants you ride in. Never understood why people want to deal with the hassle of touchscreen fingertips where you always have to touch it “just” right to register requiring multiple taps and wasting time and increasing frustration. Add a wristband phone holder with the stylus and you can text with thick bulky gloves and wrist guards like you’re not wearing anything. VUP Wristband Phone Holder, 360° Rotatable Forearm Armband for iPhone 13/Pro Max/Pro/Mini/12/11/SE 2020/Xs/XR/X/8/7/Plus, Fits All 4-6.7 Inch Smartphones, Great for Hiking Biking Running (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSZ375C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_BMNS2H92PN13S3K5VSGX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Limited-time deal: Stylus Pens for Touch Screens, LIBERRWAY Stylus Pen 10 Pack of Pink Purple Black Green Silver Stylus Universal Touch Screen Capacitive Stylus Compatible with Kindle ipad iPhone Samsung https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHBVGOM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_dl_P1F5C1J4RM256Q9KV594?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Planemo Posted January 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Darrell Wesh said: Never understood why people want to deal with the hassle of touchscreen fingertips where you always have to touch it “just” right to register requiring multiple taps and wasting time I've never understood why anyone would want to dick about on a phone whilst riding, period. Especially when the OP stated 'for fiddling with phone while riding fast.' What could possibly go wrong... 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Fiddling with phone while riding......what could go wrong...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostris Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 4:53 AM, Foo Barstein said: Any recommendations for gloves for temperatures around freezing that include wrist guards? i'm currently pulling gloves over my guards - it works, but it's uncomfortable and I prefer less bulky gloves. I use my snowboarding gloves that have inbuilt wrist guards. They work great when it’s cold.... I bought mine in a Ski shop in Italy, but I’m sure you’d find them online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobashigawa Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Riding during subpar conditions raises your skill level, aside from the risk of salt ruining bearings (hasn't happened to me yet, I've had some squeaking noise, but seems to have self healed..) it's positive all things considered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, kobashigawa said: Riding during subpar conditions raises your skill level, aside from the risk of salt ruining bearings (hasn't happened to me yet, I've had some squeaking noise, but seems to have self healed..) it's positive all things considered. Thick grease layer around axle, bearings will protect them. I changed mine after 100km (They where fine, i was inside motor so changed them same time..) There where sand/dirt around them. Around the housing where the bearing where seated in. (From inside of motor) Because they where simply seated inside with no grease or anything. Water/dirt could simply go true.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Barstein Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 1/27/2022 at 6:59 PM, Darrell Wesh said: Add a wristband phone holder with the stylus and you can text with thick bulky gloves and wrist guards like you’re not wearing anything. Nice idea. My iPhone SE dies in the cold (which combined with lower-than-usual battery charge in winter makes me nervous when I can't check battery status). On 1/28/2022 at 8:57 AM, Nostris said: I use my snowboarding gloves that have inbuilt wrist guards. That sounds promising, thanks! I didn't know about these. On 1/28/2022 at 3:19 AM, Planemo said: I've never understood why anyone would want to dick about on a phone whilst riding, period. Yes, seems ill-advised. I usually stop or go very slowly, but still don't want to take my gloves off. On 1/28/2022 at 1:33 PM, kobashigawa said: Riding during subpar conditions raises your skill level Definitely, and makes you more cautious. I just spilled on the smooth floor inside NYC's Grand Central Terminal (yes, I know... but I had to rush to a departing train) after riding on the slushy streets no problem with the stock S18 tire. Will be switching to a knobby tire soon to get to those trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Foo Barstein said: Will be switching to a knobby tire soon to get to those trains. A hard knobby is even more slippery on a smooth floor though. So you’ll have to catch up during riding outside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobashigawa Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 8:42 PM, Funky said: Thick grease layer around axle, bearings will protect them. I changed mine after 100km (They where fine, i was inside motor so changed them same time..) There where sand/dirt around them. Around the housing where the bearing where seated in. (From inside of motor) Because they where simply seated inside with no grease or anything. Water/dirt could simply go true.. Next time opening it I'll be sure to do that! I recently had to repair some cracks in the inside shell which was a pain so I was so grateful to put it all together and being able to ride it without washboard issues again, this thing is more addictive than crack cocaine ngl.. Thanks, yeah, the wheel has seen almost 11000km by now (bought used at slightly less than half) so I'm sure there's plenty of particles collected inside of it. Any particular grease recommendations? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, kobashigawa said: Next time opening it I'll be sure to do that! I recently had to repair some cracks in the inside shell which was a pain so I was so grateful to put it all together and being able to ride it without washboard issues again, this thing is more addictive than crack cocaine ngl.. Thanks, yeah, the wheel has seen almost 11000km by now (bought used at slightly less than half) so I'm sure there's plenty of particles collected inside of it. Any particular grease recommendations? I did a tread that includes that, and how i removed bearings. If you can find a "thicker" grease, that would work better.(Around axle/bearing) Can always walk in those "bearing" or "motor" shops and ask for thick grease. xD Edited February 3, 2022 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Barstein Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 3:31 AM, mrelwood said: A hard knobby is even more slippery on a smooth floor though. So you’ll have to catch up during riding outside. Oh no! I don't intend to ride indoors except in exceptional moments, so that should be fine. I was surprised to slip and the way I did... I was turning relatively slowly, but the tire was wet from outside. It has made me a bit nervous about possibly slipping on the street now... I've considered trying to slip on a wet street on purpose to gauge how likely that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahan Seer Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, Foo Barstein said: I've considered trying to slip on a wet street on purpose to gauge how likely that is. Low speed controlled and uncontrolled crashing is the best way to develop your recovery/bail skills. Wet grass is probably a good place to start. I might be an exceptionally terrible rider, but in my experience in the beginning I was crashing all the time, nowadays it still happens occasionally just not as much. A couple of months back I was going through wet leaves, which I usually handle no bother so I though lets try a very slight carve... very slight... over I went. OK wet leaves good, carving in not so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoos Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, The Brahan Seer said: Low speed controlled and uncontrolled crashing is the best way to develop your recovery/bail skills. Yes, that's why I crash once every 20km :). Just yesterday I was doing a smooth "turn&stop" maneuver on the sidewalk approaching a crossing in order to wait for the pedestrian green light and the stock tire slipped on some random ice patch. I fell neatly on my side like a statue. I wear armored shorts in winter due to frequent falls (in addition to the knee, elbow, wrist guards and helmet) so no harm done! I manage to recover in roughly 25% of the serious cases [when the wheel slips far from under me]. There are also fun surfaces where traction is constantly lost and regained but the wheel stays roughly where it should - usually uneven ice with dug-up, chaotic snow on top. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, yoos said: Yes, that's why I crash once every 20km :). Just yesterday I was doing a smooth "turn&stop" maneuver on the sidewalk approaching a crossing in order to wait for the pedestrian green light and the stock tire slipped on some random ice patch. I fell neatly on my side like a statue. I wear armored shorts in winter due to frequent falls (in addition to the knee, elbow, wrist guards and helmet) so no harm done! I manage to recover in roughly 25% of the serious cases [when the wheel slips far from under me]. There are also fun surfaces where traction is constantly lost and regained but the wheel stays roughly where it should - usually uneven ice with dug-up, chaotic snow on top. Studding your tire fixed all "slipping" issues, for my dad.. I'll be studding my tire also for next winter. Any tire can be studded with little DIY. (That i already mentioned in this tread.. ) Edited February 4, 2022 by Funky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoos Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, Funky said: Studding your tire fixed all "slipping" issues, At the moment I enjoy the challenge. I also don't want to change tires twice a year . Part of my commute is rather slick tiles where traction might actually get worse from studs. Perhaps some time later down the road, I will have a dedicated winter EUC with studded tire. Many Moscow riders use unstudded winter tires and it's good enough. Exposed ice is quite rare due to all the salt -- we mostly deal with snow or slush. It's the special just-below-freezing weather that leads to quick formation of ice in certain places around buildings. I'll eagerly wait for your report on how the K66 feels on the 18XL. By the way, what's the point of the K66 if you are sitting out the snowy weather? . I have the same hex pedals+hangers on my 18L so it's prepared for higher-profile tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGenge Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I am looking for a studded tire for winter riding for my KS16X which is a 16x3.0 tire. Is there a studded tire or knobby tire thatI could stud myself that fits. I am in Calgary Canada, and those patches of ice are killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, yoos said: At the moment I enjoy the challenge. I also don't want to change tires twice a year . Part of my commute is rather slick tiles where traction might actually get worse from studs. Perhaps some time later down the road, I will have a dedicated winter EUC with studded tire. Many Moscow riders use unstudded winter tires and it's good enough. Exposed ice is quite rare due to all the salt -- we mostly deal with snow or slush. It's the special just-below-freezing weather that leads to quick formation of ice in certain places around buildings. I'll eagerly wait for your report on how the K66 feels on the 18XL. By the way, what's the point of the K66 if you are sitting out the snowy weather? . I have the same hex pedals+hangers on my 18L so it's prepared for higher-profile tires. Then have a look at K42 80/80-14 tire it's height is ~64mm (K66 being 58mm, and there's plenty room left height wise, can put whole finger in, so 64mm height should fit.) Width with cutting will be same 66-68mm.. I'm thinking about getting that for next winter. And stud it, if i will like K66 at the end. xD As for ridding, i'm simply not "riding" at the moment.. I think on icy, snowy roads unstudded K66 will slip like crazy, that's why mainly.. I bought K66 for summer.. I wasn't planning ridding this winter yet.. As i "just" recently bought the 18xl. Yeah i can see on tiles it will slide like crazy with studs. We don't have any tiles on our paths. Changing tire takes ~2hrs. So it's worth in my mind. Edited February 4, 2022 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, GregGenge said: I am looking for a studded tire for winter riding for my KS16X which is a 16x3.0 tire. Is there a studded tire or knobby tire thatI could stud myself that fits. I am in Calgary Canada, and those patches of ice are killer. Check tire section, there have been mentioned some 16x3 tires. <3 Simply buy any and stud it. (Already studded there won't be, sadly.) Edited February 4, 2022 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucner Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Funky said: Any tire can be studded with little DIY. A good winter tire needs to have studs, soft hydrophilic rubber compound and tread pattern with thin slips and deep open gaps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Eucner said: A good winter tire needs to have studs, soft hydrophilic rubber compound and tread pattern with thin slips and deep open gaps. Like "we" have giant list, to chose from winter tires for euc. Especially in 16x2.125, 16x3 or 18x2.5,tire size. Simply buying any "summer" tire and studding it does the trick. Much better than having regular tire with no studs at all. Then again, if you can find any "great" winter tire in that size? I have seen maybe 1-3? Edited February 5, 2022 by Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucner Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 53 minutes ago, Funky said: Simply buying any "summer" tire and studding it does the trick. My point was, that it is much better to look for those tire properties than choose a random summer tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnapper Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 1/19/2022 at 2:06 PM, lazybones99 said: Just to be clear - is it ok to store a wheel in the (cold) garage as long as I’m not riding it? Storing a wheel in the will be OK (much better than in heat) - I would occasionally top up the charge. If you mean is it safe - see the fire thread for mitigation/safety info etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnapper Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 I have discovered that riding on low inflation tire greatly increases traction and stability in winter (duh!). Bigger contact patch... You can see this simply by the width of the track imprint of high psi vs low psi - the contact patch is easily 3 times as wide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TantasStarke Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Anyone still looking for winter gloves I've been wearing these, they hold up well on their own until 10f @40mph. Colder than that and I wear some wool/fleece thin gloves underneath them. I slipped on ice a few weeks back and my wrists aren't broken so there's that. https://www.amazon.com/d/B07WCYRJLG 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsnapper Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 my morning wakeup ride heading to work - like a triple shot of espresso! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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