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Old 09-12-2018, 01:29 PM   #241
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I could not ride my route without them, but I have hills, and lots of icy areas.
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Old 09-12-2018, 01:38 PM   #242
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Question for all the winter riders, do you ride with studded tires? Are they worth it? My commute will be going from 5km to 15km almost entirely on the bow river path sometime later this fall or early winter. I never used studded tires before when I rode in winter.

I go studs on both for winter riding. Don't mind that I'm slower, I just adjust departure times for that and the conditions.
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Old 09-12-2018, 07:59 PM   #243
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I’ve never run studs, but I also fall a few times per winter. I was pondering running one on the front this season.
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Old 09-12-2018, 08:55 PM   #244
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I have these on both front and back:
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5039-637/Winter-Tire-700

Yes, they do slow you down a bit. However I do like the extra confidence I get. Especially that much of my winter riding is in the dark.
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Old 09-15-2018, 01:46 PM   #245
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I wimped out and turned back at the 30km mark on the MEC ride. Extra kudos to Jeff and Kevin.
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Old 09-15-2018, 03:58 PM   #246
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I don’t blame you. That was a chilly one. Despite two socks and overshoes, my feet were numb by 50km. Headwind and gross hills for the last 20km was stupid too.
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Old 09-19-2018, 01:08 PM   #247
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It's my first season commuting, and seeing how far into the season I can take it.
I think I'm ok with the cold for now (morning low of 3, high of 7, and wearing shorts, wool sweater and a softshell/windbreaker).
Once the snow starts to fly, I might give it up (gravel bike with gatorskins, or original knobby tires). Might need to go find some tights as my shins and ankles get a bit cold in the wind.
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Old 09-19-2018, 02:05 PM   #248
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I really miss my bike commute. Not enough to want to move out of the home office but the ride into work was great.

It's tougher to get out for long rides when the weather is this crap. I've moved to the trainer already to make sure I don't get fat, and, while it's a lot harder than my commute, it's just not as fun.

The weather is looking promising next week so I'm going to try for a couple 100km+.
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Old 09-19-2018, 02:16 PM   #249
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If the weather looks decent for Saturday the 29th I may do the Chestermere run again. Work logistics and weather are keeping me from my target kms.

What are you guys using for gloves this time of year? I don't need much- something the thickness of golf gloves may work. Was tempted to just go pick up a right hand golf glove actually. The ones on MEC seem to be out of my price range.
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Old 09-19-2018, 03:22 PM   #250
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^ i ride with full finger gloves in the summer time.

for commuting i use a fall/spring glove for the morning that is slightly heavier than regular full finger gloves and a regular full finger glove for the ride home. i find that the fall/spring gloves are good until about -7 or so.

for fatbiking i alternate between a pair of lobster mitts and 45 north pogies. each of them have their pros and cons.
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mtn biking type gloves might work for you at this time of year.
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Old 09-19-2018, 03:28 PM   #252
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You don't even need any special "cycling" gloves. I just wear normal winter gloves that aren't bulky.
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What are you guys using for gloves this time of year?
In the morning, I pair my regular fingerless mesh cycling gloves with some liners underneath. Very versatile, in the warmer afternoon ride home, I just wear the cycling gloves.
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Old 09-20-2018, 12:07 AM   #254
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‘Mechanics’ gloves are the perfect cycling IMO. Available in a good array of materials, weights, protectors etc and bullet proof yet tactile, and usually priced very well.
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Old 09-20-2018, 06:25 AM   #255
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I rode for about 5 years in a pair of red Snap-On gloves. They were great and out-lasted most cycling gloves. I really should get another pair.
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Old 09-20-2018, 07:10 AM   #256
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In the morning, I pair my regular fingerless mesh cycling gloves with some liners underneath. Very versatile, in the warmer afternoon ride home, I just wear the cycling gloves.
that is actually a good idea.
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Old 09-23-2018, 11:10 AM   #257
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I’m going to buy a new mountain bike. Specialized Stumpjumper for $1850 and add a dropper post for extra $$ vs Giant Trance 3 for $1950? I’m not very knowledgeable about component lines and am interested in opinions regarding the specs if anyone is familiar.
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Old 09-23-2018, 01:10 PM   #258
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What model of stumpjumper
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Old 09-23-2018, 01:52 PM   #259
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The ST Alloy.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/me...=253564-154984
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Old 09-23-2018, 02:00 PM   #260
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Did the Baie St Marie Gran Fondo in Nova Scotia today. First road riding event ever, and had an awesome time. The route was beautiful, along the ocean in several spots, and the community did a fantastic job of hosting. Tons of locals out cheering on all the racers, and excellent Lobster dinner after the ride. I’d definitely recommend it, and we will probably be back out here next year.

I rented a bike, and rode a very nice full carbon Opus. Now I guess my road bike buying for next season will probably go into the next price range of a carbon bike....

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