Two things that would have made my commute today better...
1. Water and windproof pants. I don't know what I did with the ones I bought last year, but they would have been awesome on the ride home tonight.
2. Ski goggles. I always thought they might be too much, but the slush felt like little daggers in my peepers out there tonight.
The rest of my gear held up well. Granted, I only rode about four miles since I'm trying out a bus and bike combination route but it was not bad.
What about you guys? Anything you forgot to pack today?
2. Ski goggles. I always thought they might be too much, but the slush felt like little daggers in my peepers out there tonight.
The rest of my gear held up well. Granted, I only rode about four miles since I'm trying out a bus and bike combination route but it was not bad.
What about you guys? Anything you forgot to pack today?
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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on -
Stu,
What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?
Stu Lockwood said:Tried ski goggles on Sunday, to keep my eyes from watering in the cold wind. Worked like a charm and helped keep my face warm, to boot. They're cheapos -- I maybe spent $20 -- made to be worn over eyeglasses (look for "OTG" on the box). Bought 'em last year for a misguided ski-vacation catastrophe that my wife will hold over my head for the rest of my life.
I also have a Pro Velocity shell, for which I was gouged $80 at a runner's boutique store -- but haven't regretted buying in the slightest. It extended my riding season by at least a month. I love the pit-zippers that help vent out the heat once I get warmed up.
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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams 6.6 mi on -
But beer makes *everything* better, except chocolate frosting. (Don't ask me how I know.)
Wild Bill said:Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:BEER!
You beat me to it: #3: Beer.
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Permalink Reply by heather s on -
I just bought a pair from REI for $27 (including tax).
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Stu,
What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?
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Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on -
Has anyone used gaiters? Not the kind that goes on your neck...the kind that go around your ankles:
http://www.rei.com/product/782775
My waterproof/insulated shoes do a great job, but when it's really sloppy, eventually water will come in from the top. I'm wondering if gaiters might help.
I'm also wondering about these:
http://www.rei.com/product/774139
Thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on
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Got a link?
heather stratton said:I just bought a pair from REI for $27 (including tax).
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Stu,
What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?
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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams 6.6 mi on
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Brett Ratner said:Has anyone used gaiters? Not the kind that goes on your neck...the kind that go around your ankles:
http://www.rei.com/product/782775
My waterproof/insulated shoes do a great job, but when it's really sloppy, eventually water will come in from the top. I'm wondering if gaiters might help.
Thoughts?
I look forward to your report! that is, I've been thinking about trying some for quite a while now. I've also been thinking about making some not for rain, but just to keep my trousers out of my chain (and because I've always thought that look
was really cool, but if anyone asks, its just about the chain.)
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Permalink Reply by DavID on -
Beer! but that's always on the list... for me it was a non-continental race tire and my camera.
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Permalink Reply by heather s on
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http://www.rei.com/product/744446
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Got a link?
heather stratton said:I just bought a pair from REI for $27 (including tax).
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Stu,
What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?
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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on -
This evening, my commute would have been better if I lived South, instead of North.
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Permalink Reply by heather s on
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ahh, whoops. If OTG was the operative issue, these won't work for you. They are not "eyewear compatible."
heather stratton said:http://www.rei.com/product/744446
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Got a link?
heather stratton said:I just bought a pair from REI for $27 (including tax).
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:Stu,
What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?
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