RuSseLL CrEe
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Russell Cree
11810 NE 30th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98005
509.312.9511
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From: RCJoh-@attglobal.net
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To: bike-@viclink.com
CC: ob-@topica.com
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] salem cxx race - tips for cold weather reply
Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2005 09:09:10 -0800
You'll only need the studs if the snow has been packed down and polished to
an icy smoothness. For normal packed snow just make sure you run a tire
with sharp corners left on the knobs. A balance between open aggressive
pattern (for softer snow) and lots of edges (to grip harder snow) is a good
compromise. Don't race a new tire until the waxy mold release has been worn
off the tread. Spray some anti-stick coating (WD-40, Pam) on your cleats and
pedals to keep the snow from packing in and jamming. Don't over spray too
much all over the bottom of your shoe or you'll have trouble off the bike.
Make sure there's no water in your cable housings or they could freeze up.
You could wind up with no shifting or locked brakes. Shimano makes special
rubber seals to prevent this contamination from occurring, check with your
LBS if your not familiar with what I'm speaking of. Lube all movable parts
well, consider a lighter weight lubricant than normal for extended cold
weather. As the temps get lower oils thicken and slow you down. Dry lubes
avoid this problem but don't block moisture as well. Try to keep your feet
dry. Wool is the best shock type (warm even if wet). If you don't have a
waterproof over sock then use plastic bags (over your socks, inside the
shoes). Go with extra protection for your hands, cold fingers reduce your
control. Arm warmers help keep the blood supply to your hands going. If
your extremities start going numb that is your body's reaction to you not
dressing warm enough. The head and neck is a major source of heat loss,
therefore a good head covering is very important. Aluminum handle bars will
conduct heat much better than carbon. Consider thicker grips/more tape if
you ride aluminum. You will also use up more calories keeping warm, plan
accordingly. Polar Bots work great to keep your drink from freezing.
Consider prewarming it if the ride is going to be long.
Rick
Bend
Michael Romasco wrote:
whats the snow report for the salem race? should i run my tufos or the
studded ice tires i been iching to use? anyone have any thoughts on battery
operated sock warmers or those chemical warmers the skiiers use in their
gloves? i'm bringing a propane heater for sure!
Tashadog
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