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11-28-21, 08:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,973
Posted By KatieC

I'll just focus on freezing (32 F) down to about...

I'll just focus on freezing (32 F) down to about -5 F. Above that, you don't need a lot of special clothing, and below -5 F I have never tried to ride because it doesn't happen very often here and...
11-28-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,352
Posted By KatieC

I use Whitewoods cross country ski boots. They're...

I use Whitewoods cross country ski boots. They're well insulated, windproof and waterproof, and have kept my feet warm on winter rides down to single digits below zero Farenheit for over a decade....
11-28-21, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,643
Posted By KatieC

I ended up going with Orange Seal Subzero...

I ended up going with Orange Seal Subzero sealant. The new tires are pretty decent on pavement and quite honestly amazing offroad. On pavement, I notice a slight increase in rolling resistance over...
10-28-21, 10:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,370
Posted By KatieC

The best thing I haver ever found for footwear...

The best thing I haver ever found for footwear for winter cycling is a cheap pair of the old 3 pin style cross country ski boots. I had a pair for my old backcountry CX skis, and out of desperation...
10-28-21, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,643
Posted By KatieC

Tubeless in sub-freezing temperatures?

I ordered a set of 45 Nrth Gravdal tires for my bike, and they are advertised as tubeless ready. I'm not very familiar with tubeless tires, and this is the first set I would own that is tubeless...
10-27-21, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,547
Posted By KatieC

I even found a photo that someone took of the...

I even found a photo that someone took of the inside width of their wheels, so I feel very confident they are 21mm inside width....
10-27-21, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,547
Posted By KatieC

According to what I can find, the inside width of...

According to what I can find, the inside width of the rims is 21mm. I found a table (https://www.lightbicycle.com/newsletter/tire-size-chart-for-bicycle-rim.html) that claims a 21mm inside rim width...
10-27-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,547
Posted By KatieC

What is my actual max tire size capacity?

I have a Trek Domane 3 Al Disc (https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/domane/domane-al/domane-al-3-disc/p/33082/). The factory tires work great for hard surfaces,...
06-14-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By KatieC

Are these tires tubeless ready or not?

I ordered some Continental Race King XC tires in 700x35 size, intending to use them for an upcoming gravel event. I was planning on running them with tubes, since I have no experience with tubeless...
06-11-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By KatieC

Seat recommendations for long distance gravel riding

I have a Trek Domane 3 that I bought last year and have started doing some gravel riding. I just signed up for a 100 km (~62 mile) gravel event. Even on pavement, the seat that came with the bike...
08-20-20, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By KatieC

Are these tubeless compatible rims?

I have a Cannondale Catalyst I bought a couple of years ago and am wondering if the rims (Alex DC 5.0) are tubeless compatible. I can’t find anything on the Alex site about these rims. The tires that...
08-15-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,469
Posted By KatieC

I did, and quit for a couple of years. It was a...

I did, and quit for a couple of years. It was a lot of work and preparation for each trip to work or each trip to the mountain bike trails. Plus all of the extra maintenance since salt and sand is...
08-15-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,598
Posted By KatieC

Gravel bike or MTB for winter commuting?

I’m looking for opinions on which type of bike to use for winter commuting. I commuted year round via mountain bike for a couple of years and had studded Nokian tires, it worked great. I recently...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,050
Posted By KatieC

Minimizing chain corrosion in winter

I got back into bike commuting this year after several years of not riding for transportation purposes. I used to be really hardcore about commuting in all weather and loved the variety of it....
Forum: BMX
07-07-20, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,472
Posted By KatieC

I started riding cheap Huffy BMX style bikes when...

I started riding cheap Huffy BMX style bikes when I was around 3 years old. In the early 80s BMX was all the rage and no kid wanted to be riding anything other than a BMX bike. I was (and still am) a...
07-07-20, 05:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,310
Posted By KatieC

Several years ago I had similar ambitions. This...

Several years ago I had similar ambitions. This was before 29ers were common. I wanted to build a 1x9 26" hardtail for trail riding. Here in Iowa, I don't need a ton of gear range. At the time, 3x9...
07-07-20, 04:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By KatieC

Anyone from Iowa?

I am curious to know of there are any riders from Iowa here.
Forum: Commuting
07-06-20, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,773
Posted By KatieC

My mother, who is 60 years old and never...

My mother, who is 60 years old and never exercised consistently or intensely in her life, is always telling me I ride too far and too frequently. I go for a quick 15 mile ride after work and she...
Forum: Introductions
07-06-20, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 353
Posted By KatieC

Hello from Iowa

Hello, I am probably breaking a rule, but I am posting just to get my post count past the ten post threshold so I can post a thread with some images about a bike I have questions about.

I am from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-20, 07:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,327
Posted By KatieC

Road bike for 9 year old girl?

Hi, I have been an avid cyclist my whole life. My 9 year old daughter has been riding a 20" Specialized Hotrock for a few years and we enjoy mountain biking together. However, she is close to...
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