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Forum: Winter Cycling
03-20-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,301
Posted By GrooveRite

Don't feel bad Dave because the same happened to...

Don't feel bad Dave because the same happened to me. I was prepared and everything but between putting on ALL THE GEAR (around half an hour!!) and all the water and snow (with SALT!) I didn't go out...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-20-17, 08:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,823
Posted By GrooveRite

After reading this thread, I've realized that we...

After reading this thread, I've realized that we all have different 'thresholds' of what is COLD to each of us so for me, this is what works in these conditions.......

Anything ABOVE 32F the Pearl...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-09-17, 09:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

Nice find but $235.95 is quite pricey for gloves...

Nice find but $235.95 is quite pricey for gloves :twitchy: .....I'd rather spend that on boots.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-06-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,206
Posted By GrooveRite

So true! The other day after work, I had decided...

So true! The other day after work, I had decided to go for a ride when I got home and when I arrived to my warm and cozy home, I started procrastinating a bit but pushed through. Gearing up is SO...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-04-17, 02:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,823
Posted By GrooveRite

I just got my PI Barrier balaclava and I LOVE...

I just got my PI Barrier balaclava and I LOVE IT!! Thin synthetic creates a very nice seal around my face and has windblock membrane around forehead and ears! Using it between 32-50 though. I think...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-04-17, 08:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

I have gloves that breathe to well BUT don't...

I have gloves that breathe to well BUT don't block wind well. I was using 2 pairs of gloves, a thin synthetic pair and some thick thinsulate ones over them that I was using to get me by till my new...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-03-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

As of recently, I've noticed the same as well...

As of recently, I've noticed the same as well myself. I've been only doing my local short ride which is between 50 to 60 minutes and by the end of the ride, my hands and feet are sweaty and FROZEN!!...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

I've been looking at 45nrth stuff (thanks to your...

I've been looking at 45nrth stuff (thanks to your guys here on this site!) and trying to see who sells it around me and holy moly its very expensive!! You would think I'm going to the arctic for an...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
Posted By GrooveRite

Those are nice boots! I have and still do own a...

Those are nice boots! I have and still do own a lot of timberland boots but none of them have ever kept my feet warm during the winter. They're more for spring/fall use and def not for cycling. Cold...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-16-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,479
Posted By GrooveRite

I have an insulated water bottle but it doesn't...

I have an insulated water bottle but it doesn't insulate nearly as good as my camelbak! I guess I'll try my luck with it one of these days.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-16-16, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,479
Posted By GrooveRite

Does it matter how hot the water is?? I guess if...

Does it matter how hot the water is?? I guess if its bitterly cold it should warm you up nicely, no?!?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,454
Posted By GrooveRite

Dave, you remind me of myself last year after the...

Dave, you remind me of myself last year after the doctor told me to stay of my feet and NOT GO TO THE GYM after he told me a had a herniated disc between L4 and L5. Man that pain was terrible but I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By GrooveRite

Hey, that screenshot was just to show you my...

Hey, that screenshot was just to show you my home/daily/short/after-work route but it was during the summer when I'm fast as heck, lol! Right now during cold temps, I'm so slow I practically feel...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-14-16, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By GrooveRite

Hey Tom! Yeah, this is my very first winter...

Hey Tom!

Yeah, this is my very first winter that I'll be riding through so as much as I'm trying to be cautious about the environment I'll be riding in I'm quite anxious and determined as well!...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-16, 08:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By GrooveRite

For those of you who have rode through negative...

For those of you who have rode through negative temps.....I'm afraid to ask this but.....

.....what is the wind chill like??

....cause the wind chill here when its only 45 F bites me hard!! I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,467
Posted By GrooveRite

The Endura gloves that I bought but returned were...

The Endura gloves that I bought but returned were REALLY good except for the dead pockets stealing my heat as your perfectly said. My hand was nice and toasty except for my finger tips so I'm hoping...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-16, 06:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

I've had cold hands and feet practically all my...

I've had cold hands and feet practically all my life and I've told my doctor about it and they've cleared me with any possible issues. My problem is that my hands and feet sweat especially when I'm...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-16, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Nice! I'm going to try getting liners and if that...

Nice! I'm going to try getting liners and if that doesnt help then I'll probably get that cover. I think the gaiters are not cover the material part of my boot and it's chilling my sweaty feet. I was...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-16, 03:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,005
Posted By GrooveRite

So after riding today, I'm convinced I either...

So after riding today, I'm convinced I either need glove and feet liners and may even try nitrile gloves under my gloves. My hands and feet sweat way too much and get chilled/frozen as a result!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,819
Posted By GrooveRite

From what I know, cold air is denser and more...

From what I know, cold air is denser and more oxygen rich then warmer air. Probably the reason we both enjoy training in the winter! :)
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

I ordered these.... ...

I ordered these....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Q27SWG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

.....I hope to God that they're the same as yours or else they're going...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 11:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,810
Posted By GrooveRite

Summer head winds suck so I can ONLY imagine what...

Summer head winds suck so I can ONLY imagine what severe cold head winds must be like, lol! But hey, its a challenge right!?! :thumb:
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

So....lol....the Large/XL Howler and Tempest came...

So....lol....the Large/XL Howler and Tempest came in yesterday and I originally was going to return the small/medium Holwer because I couldn't fit my head through the gaiter part. Last night when I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
Posted By GrooveRite

Thats great to know, thanks! The coldest (and its...

Thats great to know, thanks! The coldest (and its very rare!) here in NYC has been the single digits but if for some strange reason that vortex brings colder temps this winter....I'll def look into...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
Posted By GrooveRite

I just bought these and got a great deal on them!...

I just bought these and got a great deal on them! I'm hoping they'll be better insulated than my current Merrell Iceclaw boots. I just bought some long sleeve shirts from Banana Republic that are...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-10-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Thanks! I did end up ordering the OR low-rise leg...

Thanks! I did end up ordering the OR low-rise leg gaiters but called the company first to find out if they were windproof. The rep told me that while it not rated/tested for windproof that it should...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-16, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it! ...

Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it!

My feet and hands get incredibly cold so its been my main priority to get the best products to help with that. I'm almost there, lol! Well, these cold...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Which sock liners do you use? Could you suggest...

Which sock liners do you use? Could you suggest some to me if you don't mind?
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

I haven't noticed the regulatory effects of wool...

I haven't noticed the regulatory effects of wool since I only wear socks but its been brought to my attention from someone I know this year which is why I'm contemplating wearing it year round. I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

I only wear Smartwool socks. I just need to seal...

I only wear Smartwool socks. I just need to seal my boot up better. I have bought some Lace locks and leg gaiters and hope to try them out this weekend especially that the temps will be dropping so...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Thanks! I just ordered some. :thumb:

Thanks! I just ordered some. :thumb:
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 10:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,477
Posted By GrooveRite

I have 1.9" Kenda road slicks on mine and I felt...

I have 1.9" Kenda road slicks on mine and I felt like I had flat tires on last nights ride, lol!
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,477
Posted By GrooveRite

Me too and its ONLY 45 degrees F!!! I can only...

Me too and its ONLY 45 degrees F!!! I can only imagine what its going to be like when it gets below freezing and lower with this being my first time riding through the winter!! :cry: .....I'm...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

I was thinking also that perhaps my laces didn't...

I was thinking also that perhaps my laces didn't make a good seal as well so you might be right about that! I'm ordering some Lace Locks just to get that out of the way! I was wearing my heavy...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-16, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By GrooveRite

Need something to seal the top of my boot!

Hey all!

So last night I went for a ride and my feet got cold with my thermally insulated and windproof boots. I know what happened. My feet sweat a lot especially when I'm pedaling against...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-16, 08:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

-12F!! WOW!! I don't think NYC ever will get that...

-12F!! WOW!! I don't think NYC ever will get that cold (I hope!) but man do I admire your bravery, lol! I think I would switch over to wool if my UA coldgear isn't enough when the vortex visits my...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-07-16, 08:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

Yeah, even the Gore-Tex ones were terrible for...

Yeah, even the Gore-Tex ones were terrible for me. My ears, hands and feet get very cold even above freezing temps so perhaps I'm just more sensitive to the cold. I doubled up on socks and still...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

Timberlands from the many that I've owned have...

Timberlands from the many that I've owned have never been windproof unfortunately so wind will be your vicious enemy. Let us know how they work for you.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

NOOO!! Are you serious?? lol....I did in fact...

NOOO!! Are you serious?? lol....I did in fact order the small/medium size! The synthetic one that I purchased was a one size fits all and it fit me loose so I figured these things must run big so I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,467
Posted By GrooveRite

The fingers on the pair of gloves I just...

The fingers on the pair of gloves I just purchased and returned were about half an inch too long on every finger (expect thumb which was slightly long, less than 1/4 inch) but snug around my palm and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,467
Posted By GrooveRite

Damn it, I just reordered a smaller size in my...

Damn it, I just reordered a smaller size in my gloves because the mediums I bought were too long in the fingers and as a result my finger tips were frozen. Now I just hope that the small size gloves...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

Oh and by the way.....I've noticed that my...

Oh and by the way.....I've noticed that my extremities get really cold and its only been within 45 - 60 degree range BUT as long as they are warm....I can practically be naked and be ok, lol!! I just...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-16, 08:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,542
Posted By GrooveRite

I'm currently refining my gear as well! :thumb: ...

I'm currently refining my gear as well! :thumb:

I bought some cheap poly thermal balaclava on Amazon but it was DEFINITELY to thin!! My face and ears were getting really cold but I quickly learned...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-25-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,838
Posted By GrooveRite

Thank you for your help! There are many things I...

Thank you for your help! There are many things I hadn't noticed that I'll be taking into consideration now thanks to you!
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-16, 02:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,838
Posted By GrooveRite

Thats awesome! I'll look forward to that, thanks!...

Thats awesome! I'll look forward to that, thanks!

I'm just concerned about what can go wrong on a long distance ride in really cold weather like teens and single digits....sweaty....and a flat...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
Posted By GrooveRite

Oh, forgot to add I use Smartwool PhD Outdoor...

Oh, forgot to add I use Smartwool PhD Outdoor light mini and crew socks. I LOVE these socks!!
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,838
Posted By GrooveRite

I experienced this exactly last night, lol! 36f...

I experienced this exactly last night, lol! 36f and felt like I had flat tires. I had to get off my bike and check :lol: This will be my first winter riding through. What am I getting myself into?!?!...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-23-16, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,800
Posted By GrooveRite

This will be my first winter that I'll be riding....

This will be my first winter that I'll be riding. I've been riding 6 to 7 days a week this summer and its been my therapy so I'm just looking to get 2 to 3 ride a week during this winter. I don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-21-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,705
Posted By GrooveRite

Thats good to hear man, thank you! I got to...

Thats good to hear man, thank you!

I got to test ride the comax1 this weekend and its such a nice bike! I felt good and FAST on it! They also gave me a dropbar bike option for my style of riding...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-11-16, 12:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,705
Posted By GrooveRite

Its all about the clothing Bob! Get yourself some...

Its all about the clothing Bob! Get yourself some under armour long sleeve thermal compression shirt and tights and then get a soft shell windproof thermal jacket and pants and you should be good. If...
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