I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Mark Newald on January 27, 2012 at 5:24am

I also have Bontrager Hardcase. But I did notice the back one last night was pretty torn up. It will have to be replaced. But even the bike shop said the front was still godd. Not sure why that one is flat after two days.

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on January 27, 2012 at 6:15am

The closest you can get to a flat free tire is a Marathon Plus; everything else is just puncture resistant.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 27, 2012 at 6:56am

I forget what they are called, but they are similar to rim strips, but they fit in between the tube and the tire. My flat tire rate has dropped to nil, 'cept when I do really stupid stuff - do not notice a tire wearing out or launching off too-high a curb and smashing the wheel and popping the valve stem.

Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on January 27, 2012 at 8:26am

+10 on the Marathon Plus.  Not to jinx myself, but I have not had a flat with those since I began using them them more than two years ago.  Prior to using them, I'd get at least two flats a month.

notoriousDUG said:

The closest you can get to a flat free tire is a Marathon Plus; everything else is just puncture resistant.

Permalink Reply by Mark Newald on January 27, 2012 at 8:35am

I goggled the Marathon Plus. They do look great. I am from out of town, and no one around me carries them. I could get on line. Are they as hard to put on as some reviews say?

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 27, 2012 at 8:43am

I have them on 20" wheels and there is no give in them, so they require due diligence. Considering how long they last without a flat, they are worth it. You can order them online here.

Mark Newald said:

I goggled the Marathon Plus. They do look great. I am from out of town, and no one around me carries them. I could get on line. Are they as hard to put on as some reviews say?

Permalink Reply by Abigail M on January 27, 2012 at 9:59am

I'm new to winter biking this year. I thought I had all the basic gear, but you are right on the glasses. I have shown up at work looking like I just auditioned for a romantic comedy, tears everywhere. Any recommendations on where to get inexpensive glasses that aren't tinted?

Thanks!
 
Climate Cycle said:

I agree that this would be considered the first cold day and it is not comforting that it technically is still fall! Thankfully I unearthed all my cold weather gear a couple of weeks ago and have my setup all dialed in for the next couple months. If you have the right gear it is a nice, refreshing, way to spend your morning commute and reward yourself with a hot beverage at your destination. On the flip side, if you are not prepared with a helmet that can comfortably accommodate a hat, scarf or neck protection and warm gloves it can be the worst decision of your day hop on the bike in the morning. The final piece, which doesn't make it any warmer, just more comfortable is a pair of clear lensed glasses which keep my eyes from watering, and tears from freezing on the super cold days.

Be careful of the ice tonight and for the next couple days as the snow melts and freezes along the sides of the streets!

Evan from Climate Cycle
Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on January 27, 2012 at 10:04am

I have several,surprisingly good looking, if I do say so myself, safety glasses from Home depot.

Abby Miller said:

I'm new to winter biking this year. I thought I had all the basic gear, but you are right on the glasses. I have shown up at work looking like I just auditioned for a romantic comedy, tears everywhere. Any recommendations on where to get inexpensive glasses that aren't tinted?

Thanks!
 
Climate Cycle said:

I agree that this would be considered the first cold day and it is not comforting that it technically is still fall! Thankfully I unearthed all my cold weather gear a couple of weeks ago and have my setup all dialed in for the next couple months. If you have the right gear it is a nice, refreshing, way to spend your morning commute and reward yourself with a hot beverage at your destination. On the flip side, if you are not prepared with a helmet that can comfortably accommodate a hat, scarf or neck protection and warm gloves it can be the worst decision of your day hop on the bike in the morning. The final piece, which doesn't make it any warmer, just more comfortable is a pair of clear lensed glasses which keep my eyes from watering, and tears from freezing on the super cold days.

Be careful of the ice tonight and for the next couple days as the snow melts and freezes along the sides of the streets!

Evan from Climate Cycle
Permalink Reply by Gerry G on January 27, 2012 at 3:27pm

I heard Lake Michigan this morning, yipeee!  Thanks to the persuasive pics Gene posts for us!  LFP was like the Caribbean of the Midwest.  Sunny, varying shades of blue sky and water.  I will admit, some body parts that usually get a rest when stopped at red lights were giving me feedback South of Fullerton.  

+1, on the Marathon Plus tires, I felt like I hit the big time when those got mounted last March.

P.M. commute, nice to see scores of cyclist at Lincoln Square Lanes.   ;)  Crit destination?

Melanie is the blue Mixte still one you ride?  I said good morning to a blue Mixte driver this past week.  She continued South on Western at Leland, so figured it wasn't you.  

Permalink Reply by Michael A on January 27, 2012 at 4:37pm

That is easily solved, click on settings, then at the bottom of that page is a link titled "leave the chainlink" a couple of clicks and problem solved

Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on January 27, 2012 at 4:39pm

I got the safety glasses now I'm going for that mirror next up.  That thing looks neat, and really unobtrusive, too. 

h' said:

Looove these, especially at only 8.99:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bolle-safety-glasses-vs.html

Most safety glasses are not comfortable enough to wear for cycling, but these are wonderful.

You lose a touch of periphery due to design so add one of these at $15:

http://www.cycleaware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPat...

Available at Rapid Transit North and Ciclo Urbano.

That's my close-to-perfect solution and I'm sticking to it.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on January 27, 2012 at 4:54pm

If this cat ever gets off my lap, I'm going to get a credit card and order some of those. Thanks h!

Most safety glasses are too tall to fit under my helmet (with absurd baseball cap brim).


h' said:

Looove these, especially at only 8.99:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bolle-safety-glasses-vs.html

Most safety glasses are not comfortable enough to wear for cycling, but these are wonderful.

You lose a touch of periphery due to design so add one of these at $15:

http://www.cycleaware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPat...

Available at Rapid Transit North and Ciclo Urbano.

That's my close-to-perfect solution and I'm sticking to it.

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