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  1. Mon Oct 6th, 2008, 09:32 AM #1
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    ...snow?

    Forecast for Denver...

    Saturday Night:     A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

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    Re: ...snow?

    I'm just wondering if I should be concerned about riding in tomorrow (Tuesday) morning with it being between 35-39 for an overnight low - a call for frost across the Denver-Metro...

    And the Former Cricket having a very close to bald front tire...

    Hmmmm...
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    Re: ...snow?

    Woohoooo!!!! It is starting to turn to fall finally
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    Re: ...snow?

    great. I'm having flashbacks to black ice already. eff'n physics...
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    Re: ...snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by MetaLord 9 View Post
    great. I'm having flashbacks to black ice already. eff'n physics...
    So is that a "I should drive not ride" recommendation over the frost issue?
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  6. Mon Oct 6th, 2008, 09:47 AM #6
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    Re: ...snow?

    Man up and get on that damn bike! The only way to get better and more comfortable riding is non-ideal conditions is practice.
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    Re: ...snow?

    Repalce your front tire damn it.
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    Re: ...snow?

    A whole summer waisted. Damn.
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    Re: ...snow?

    I will ride in below freezing temps, but that's where it starts to get really cold. It's really not that bad if you just tuck down on the freeway, and have some good gloves.
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  10. Mon Oct 6th, 2008, 10:09 AM #10
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    Re: ...snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by Vance View Post
    So is that a "I should drive not ride" recommendation over the frost issue?

    No, that's a "get a new friggin tire" recommendation....
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    Re: ...snow?

    pfft Tread and grip is overrated
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    Re: ...snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by puckstr View Post
    pfft Tread and grip is overrated
    but tires are cheaper than a trip to the ER.....gotta watch the nickels and dimes in this economy....
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    Re: ...snow?

    I've got the tire...
    Just don't have the money to get it put on yet.
    (fraking lawyer bills. Be cheaper to snuff the ex... wait... did I say that out loud?)
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    Re: ...snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by Vance View Post
    I've got the tire...
    Just don't have the money to get it put on yet.
    (fraking lawyer bills. Be cheaper to snuff the ex... wait... did I say that out loud?)
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    Re: ...snow?

    Call Patrick (repsola095) He has a tire machine in his garage and will probably help you out.
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    Re: ...snow?

    I rode back from Minturn on Saturday and it rained all the way back from Vail, and snowed on us right at Eisenhower ..
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    Re: ...snow?

    I may get to try out those snowmobile gloves Dana recommended.

    On the bright side, the scooter contingent will be putting away their green toys and getting back into their SUVs now that the mornings are getting down below 50!
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    Re: ...snow?

    Sucks riding in the morning on the freeway with dress slacks on, I need to invest in some long johns....its like new years eve all over again waiting for my balls to drop from this morning.
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    Re: ...snow?

    pick up some overpants... that'll keep the road crap off your slacks and keep you a bit warmer... plus actually add some type of protection over dockers...
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    Re: ...snow?

    Ok....My cold weather gear:

    Down to about 30F : Ski pants over my work clothes, Tourmaster Sabre jacket with the liner in, Alpinestars winter gloves, Insulated work boots.

    Down to about 10F: Same except for the gloves, they get swapped for a set of Tourmaster heated ones, as my hands don't function well when cold.

    My commute is about 29 miles one way, all highway, so this is a guide for 30-40 minute exposure at 70ish MPH max. Your results may vary. Tax tag and dealer prep not included. Financing for well qualified buyers. Parental discretion is advised.
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    I have a 40mi commute with slab speeds.. no wonder I'm freezing.
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    Re: ...snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by salsashark View Post
    pick up some overpants... that'll keep the road crap off your slacks and keep you a bit warmer... plus actually add some type of protection over dockers...

    Yea...need to look into some comfy snow pants or over pants soon...any recomendations?
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