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Emanuel Berg
Dec 10, 2017, 12:10:59 PM12/10/17
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Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
non-smoking would be the first steps but why
stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
(and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
entire body....
--
underground experts united
http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573
the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
non-smoking would be the first steps but why
stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
(and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
entire body....
--
underground experts united
http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573
Frank Krygowski
Dec 10, 2017, 12:48:52 PM12/10/17
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On 12/10/2017 12:10 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
> Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
> the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
> snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
> non-smoking would be the first steps but why
> stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
> tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
> (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
> entire body....
Yes, those have been commercially available for decades. See
> Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
> the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
> snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
> non-smoking would be the first steps but why
> stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
> tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
> (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
> entire body....
http://www.zzipper.com/
I tried one for a few years for my winter commutes, long ago. I think it
did keep me warmer, and I think it made me a little faster.
But it was noisy, giving a rumbling sound over any bumps in the road
(and we have many). It made the bike a little less portable for carrying
up and down stairs, when I worried about damaging it. The mounting
brackets were sort of flat, wide aluminum hooks that velcroed onto the
brake lever hoods, and they were a bit uncomfortable for me.
In my experience, the benefits weren't great and the detriments weren't
great, but I stopped using it because I didn't think the benefits were
worth the slight hassle.
--
- Frank Krygowski
Tim McNamara
Dec 10, 2017, 1:24:15 PM12/10/17
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I'm only a little facetious about that. A friend recently got one and
has been delighted with it. It's fast, comfortable and especially the
latter on rainy or cold days. The downside is they are very expensive
and practically take as much room as a small car to store.
avag...@gmail.com
Dec 10, 2017, 1:51:38 PM12/10/17
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https://www.google.com/search?q=rei+ski+gloves&oq=rei+ski+gloves&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.14830j0j4&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
The pictured fairings are oversized n noisy as said: geometry
Fairings only on the bars
The pictured fairings are oversized n noisy as said: geometry
Fairings only on the bars
AMuzi
Dec 10, 2017, 3:24:34 PM12/10/17
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On 12/10/2017 11:10 AM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
> Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
> the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
> snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
> non-smoking would be the first steps but why
> stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
> tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
> (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
> entire body....
>
http://www.barmitts.com/
> Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
> the handlebar just like they have on MCs and
> snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and
> non-smoking would be the first steps but why
> stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even
> tho not biking especially fast. If the hands
> (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the
> entire body....
>
we sell these
--
Andrew Muzi
<www.yellowjersey.org/>
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
avag...@gmail.com
Dec 10, 2017, 4:09:12 PM12/10/17
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ski mitts may not be long distance friendly ....'like' 100 sneakers
Pogies on kayak paddle shafts are standard cold weather gear
I have a complete line of clothing for Alaska bring part to Daytona for the 24 hours. Warm at noon, sun sets behind the stands. The warm to cold was a surprise for many. DUH was in the forecast.
After I had pulled out a hoodie 300PM, a nylon wind breaker4PM, specs evacing,
I went into the pack for a new pair of ski gloves ..
causing the loudspeaker to erupt in pain: HE'S GOT SKI GLOVES !
I was told the area was scoured for brown cotton gloves leaving 0000 of anything of cold weather value
Pogies on kayak paddle shafts are standard cold weather gear
I have a complete line of clothing for Alaska bring part to Daytona for the 24 hours. Warm at noon, sun sets behind the stands. The warm to cold was a surprise for many. DUH was in the forecast.
After I had pulled out a hoodie 300PM, a nylon wind breaker4PM, specs evacing,
I went into the pack for a new pair of ski gloves ..
causing the loudspeaker to erupt in pain: HE'S GOT SKI GLOVES !
I was told the area was scoured for brown cotton gloves leaving 0000 of anything of cold weather value
Emanuel Berg
Dec 11, 2017, 9:41:58 AM12/11/17
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They look a bit bulky and claustrophobic but
I suppose they are good when you can only have
a light glove because you must fiddle with
shifters (and brakes?).
The other ones suggested, at
http://www.zzipper.com is a bit overkill.
Not the entire "cockpit" area has to be
covered, rather something like a 1.5 l PET
bottle cut in half, and placed where the
hands are on the handlebar.
In general, I guess the best benefit from this
would be either riding in/over snow, or very
fast, and at both ventures, shifting is
essential...
But one could easily think of my scenario as
well, moderate speed, winter in the city (but
not snow on the roads)...
I suppose they are good when you can only have
a light glove because you must fiddle with
shifters (and brakes?).
The other ones suggested, at
http://www.zzipper.com is a bit overkill.
Not the entire "cockpit" area has to be
covered, rather something like a 1.5 l PET
bottle cut in half, and placed where the
hands are on the handlebar.
In general, I guess the best benefit from this
would be either riding in/over snow, or very
fast, and at both ventures, shifting is
essential...
But one could easily think of my scenario as
well, moderate speed, winter in the city (but
not snow on the roads)...
Sir Ridesalot
Dec 11, 2017, 11:40:50 AM12/11/17
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Cheers
Emanuel Berg
Dec 11, 2017, 2:43:37 PM12/11/17
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Sir Ridesalot wrote:
> Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake
> lever AND the shifter. They are very useful
> and they block the wind which means the
> mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so
> thick as they do if you don't use bar-mitts.
Amazing but true!
> Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake
> lever AND the shifter. They are very useful
> and they block the wind which means the
> mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so
> thick as they do if you don't use bar-mitts.
Tosspot
Dec 12, 2017, 1:17:14 AM12/12/17
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On 11/12/17 17:40, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
<snip>
> Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake lever AND the shifter.
> They are very useful and they block the wind which means the
> mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so thick as they do if you
> don't use bar-mitts.
I ride with HotPogs[1] over the winter and they are good down to about
-5 then thin gloves are needed, I suspect because brake levers/bars
become too cold. Wind proof yes, water proof as well. They also keep
the rain off the legs a bit, an unexpected benefit. The big point
though is simply accessing keys/work passes/crossings without the need
to remove gloves.
[1] https://www.hotpog.co.uk/adventurer-hotpog-mountain-bike-pogies
<snip>
> Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake lever AND the shifter.
> They are very useful and they block the wind which means the
> mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so thick as they do if you
> don't use bar-mitts.
-5 then thin gloves are needed, I suspect because brake levers/bars
become too cold. Wind proof yes, water proof as well. They also keep
the rain off the legs a bit, an unexpected benefit. The big point
though is simply accessing keys/work passes/crossings without the need
to remove gloves.
[1] https://www.hotpog.co.uk/adventurer-hotpog-mountain-bike-pogies
Emanuel Berg
Dec 12, 2017, 6:47:03 AM12/12/17
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Tosspot wrote:
> I ride with HotPogs
They look pretty much like the one AMuzi
suggested, perhaps even bigger!
I get it this is for the bike with all the
shifting and brake levers that has to be
included and not separated from the hand.
This is more what I had in mind tho
http://www.dootalk.com/reports/images/tech_rox_12.jpg
And yes, you will of course have heavy
insulation of the handle as well as
big mittens!
(Not that I am an owner of a snowmobile.
My family on my father's side had a couple but
the sure didn't look anything like that!
Now I think most of them has left this world
anyway. And the scooters, as well.)
> I ride with HotPogs
They look pretty much like the one AMuzi
suggested, perhaps even bigger!
I get it this is for the bike with all the
shifting and brake levers that has to be
included and not separated from the hand.
This is more what I had in mind tho
http://www.dootalk.com/reports/images/tech_rox_12.jpg
And yes, you will of course have heavy
insulation of the handle as well as
big mittens!
(Not that I am an owner of a snowmobile.
My family on my father's side had a couple but
the sure didn't look anything like that!
Now I think most of them has left this world
anyway. And the scooters, as well.)
Tosspot
Dec 12, 2017, 2:15:50 PM12/12/17
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073P3JH7F
I *think* both handlebar diameters are an inch, or close enough for a
coke can to fix.
Emanuel Berg
Dec 12, 2017, 2:22:00 PM12/12/17
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Tosspot wrote:
> Is there no way to simply use scooter guards.
> [...] I *think* both handlebar diameters are
> Is there no way to simply use scooter guards.
> an inch, or close enough for a coke can
> to fix.
I didn't know they were sold separately but of
> to fix.
course they are. Yes, that should be possible
not to mention it would look awesome as well :)
I think they have different prices in the
scooter world tho :(
Tosspot
Dec 13, 2017, 1:00:37 AM12/13/17
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On 12/12/17 20:21, Emanuel Berg wrote:
> Tosspot wrote:
>
>> Is there no way to simply use scooter guards.
>> [...] I *think* both handlebar diameters are
>> an inch, or close enough for a coke can
>> to fix.
>
> I didn't know they were sold separately but of
> course they are. Yes, that should be possible
> not to mention it would look awesome as well :)
> I think they have different prices in the
> scooter world tho :(
Just remember the red ones are faster :-)
> Tosspot wrote:
>
>> Is there no way to simply use scooter guards.
>> [...] I *think* both handlebar diameters are
>> an inch, or close enough for a coke can
>> to fix.
>
> I didn't know they were sold separately but of
> course they are. Yes, that should be possible
> not to mention it would look awesome as well :)
> I think they have different prices in the
> scooter world tho :(
Emanuel Berg
Dec 13, 2017, 6:03:56 PM12/13/17
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Tosspot wrote:
> Just remember the red ones are faster :-)
I remember seeing a boxing match, it was
> Just remember the red ones are faster :-)
Shane Mosley vs. De La Hoya I think, and
Emanuel Steward, who was the expert
commentating, immediately said when Mosley
entered the ring that he was "dressed for
speed", because instead of the trunky boxing
boots in black or some other dark, bland color,
he had smaller shoes which were bright blue or
pink or something like that. Which are much
faster colors!
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