Thanks guys!
Originally Posted by
kingston
Since the frame is too small you should get the tallest stem riser you can find to get the bars up, maybe even a different stem and some riser bars. Also get some studded tires. I like schwalbe marathon winters. And some pogies.
Knitted&lined pogies are promised by GF
. I have Schwalbe Marathon Winters. Cool for ice, not so much for ruts and lots of slush/snow. My Kendas have this tread and work much better for the dominating snow/slush/ruts conditions here:
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The center line makes them rolling quite nicely on asphalt. If there were Schwalbe-quality studded tires with such a tread, I'd be happy. My Kendas will last another ~2 winters. Still undecided which tires I'll put on this year.
About bike fit (thanks for you comments!): I haven't figured out the effects of changing things, yet. Some adjustments to get the reach comfortable seem counter-intuitive to me. People recommend to have a larger saddle set-back, and riser-bars. My touring bike frame is also too small, but it's very comfortable to me. Compared to my winter bike fit, it has less saddle set-back, a shorter stem (shorter saddle nose-handlebar distance) and the handlebar is much below the saddle (have to measure it, but it is extreme, 5-10cms). No numb hands, responsive handling and no feeling of being overly compressed on the bike. The recommendations I read make sense to me, but it hasn't translated to reality for me, yet. More trying needed.
Originally Posted by
BobbyG
Smart, clever and stylish! For the U-Lock holder, try foam pipe insulation (like pool noodles, but thinner).
Oh, nice call - that stuff looks like very versatile stuff. Thanks!
Originally Posted by
mcours2006
Winterize, yes, but winter-proof, no way. Water always finds a way to get through, carrying with it salt and dirt. I've ridden my own 'winter' bikes for a few southern Ontario winters now and I find the best way to preserve it is to give it a shower after a wet/slushy ride.
Glad to hear from you. I'm just ~100km west of you. Was looking forward to your feedback. What do you use to shower your bike? Do you dry it? I guess, you can store it inside afterwards, no?