I just ordered the tourmaster synergy heated gloves. Haven't tried them out yet, but the reviews are pretty awesome for the price. Plus I like that they come with the battery harness, regulator and other wiring all included.
Mon Morn 11/21.. No Frost. another week of commuting!
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I just ordered the tourmaster synergy heated gloves. Haven't tried them out yet, but the reviews are pretty awesome for the price. Plus I like that they come with the battery harness, regulator and other wiring all included.
killerkeith
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It was totally worth it. I was killing myself laughing at work.
Johnny5
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I don't have heated grips, or any special heated gear yet. Been just layering. I have regular leather gloves and the finger do get too cold with those so gloves will be the first thing i buy. But the rest of me stays pretty warm. I start out with long johns that i tuck over a pair of warm socks, then another pair of thicker hockey socks over the long johns to make them air tight at the ankle. My boots are just leather steel toe work boots. I know the steel probably is cold but so far it has actually seemed warmer than my regular bike boots. For the upper half i wear a tshirt, with either a hoodie or sweater over it, and a thick leather wool lined jacket. And a scarf to keep my neck warm. Just need to figure out a way to keep the bottom of my chin warm now, that's the only drafty part.
I used to wear one of those neoprene half-face ski-masks with the nosepiece cut off under my helmet - that offers oretty good protection without fogging the visor.
There's a bunch of us that ride all year long. I ride as long as the roads are dry, don't care how low the temp gets. I've ridden last year in negative double digits dozens of times and as long as you layer up, not a real issue. Heated grips are the best investment I've made.
If you ride below -0 or are interested in sharing your ride experience, check out our group that has members from many different countries: http://polarbearchallenge.ning.com/. We have riders there that have 10, 20+ riding years experience and the "Novelty" has not worn off. I'm criticsview on there... welcome to come join us.
If you ride below -0 or are interested in sharing your ride experience, check out our group that has members from many different countries: http://polarbearchallenge.ning.com/. We have riders there that have 10, 20+ riding years experience and the "Novelty" has not worn off. I'm criticsview on there... welcome to come join us.
You have that right... Too much salt is worse than snow on the ground for us.
temporally out of stock. also they are pricy. kinda looking in to liners because they can be swapped between gloves.
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One conclusion from that - I LOVE riding more than you do, as of this moment (or perhaps, forever).
I really really do, dude =)
ps. I think the wrong-ordering of words in 'I can't believe how few riders ride today compared to all in the summer here.' must have caused misunderstanding =( I wasn't trying to attack anyone or anything. I just wanted to point out my observation that the summer-vs-today gap in the GTA is huge, compared to other places, in which I got to observe, like in Europe.
And, unlike your understanding of the situation, this guy seems to think that the conditions are just a matter of perception. And it looks like there are a number of people here thinking alike, whether noob or experienced. So, the generalization based on your experience (The Experience), doesn't apply to everyone's world.
Did you ever wonder if you really deserve your bike ? especially now that 'the novelty of riding the same streets over and over has largely worn off' ? (definitely attacking in here lolz)
That's a ..... cute video lol. Sounds like hockey puck tires and ice caused by low temperatures aren't things that actually exist in reality, they're just something that exists in one's 'perception', and I can ride balls-out no matter what the conditions are. Can't wait to go wreck the lawrence ramps in february w00t!
Do I deserve my bike? :lol: Don't worry in a few years time you'll know what I meant.
Do I deserve my bike? :lol: Don't worry in a few years time you'll know what I meant.
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djez
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Just joined the group, thanks for the link.
I'm now off to ride to work on hockey puck tires (at least im enjoying 2 sports in one).
My main concern with winter riding are cagers who still drive like its summer.
LoneRonin
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still going at it?? You just don't know when to stop.
I'm going to go walk my dog...its when I look for frozen puddles and decide if I'll be riding or not, and obviously you don't ride balls out...its called riding according to the road conditions, troll.
djez
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Don't worry In time he will get it. He needs time to understand that riding is not all about speed, posing and trolling MC forum.
kiwi
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Yep.. Mine is all clean etc.. Just need to fill the tank - this thurs-sat look like the last riding days for me.
We can't have a discussion without resorting to calling each other trolls? I've been riding a long time on the streets and the mundane has lost some of its appeal; enough so that I don't have the urge to ride in the bitter cold because I can't ride the way I enjoy riding.
Commuting and puttering around cold city streets is boring after you've done it over and over for 10 years plus. Now I look forward to track days and trips to new places...that's where my 'riding career' has taken me, I dont need to ride icy roads to feel "macho Canadian" like some of you guys.
Commuting and puttering around cold city streets is boring after you've done it over and over for 10 years plus. Now I look forward to track days and trips to new places...that's where my 'riding career' has taken me, I dont need to ride icy roads to feel "macho Canadian" like some of you guys.
ddusseld
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I really feel sorry that you have lost the desire to ride. I've been riding for 30 years or so and commuting to downtown most of that time. I've always ridden until the snow stops me. I just enjoy riding. Does not matter if it is cold or wet it is still fun. I hope to never lose that enjoyment.
I'm glad that you still find pleasure in crappy conditions after all those years. But judging by the number of bikes on the road you're in the clear minority.
killerkeith
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That's the badge I should be giving you cold weather riders since the rest of us are just posers and wusses right?
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