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windbreaks for bikes?
Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on
the handlebar just like they have on MCs and snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and non-smoking would be the first steps but why stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even tho not biking especially fast. If the hands (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the entire body.... -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
windbreaks for bikes?
On 12/10/2017 12:10 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on the handlebar just like they have on MCs and snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and non-smoking would be the first steps but why stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even tho not biking especially fast. If the hands (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the entire body.... Yes, those have been commercially available for decades. See http://www.zzipper.com/ I tried one for a few years for my winter commutes, long ago. I think it did keep me warmer, and I think it made me a little faster. But it was noisy, giving a rumbling sound over any bumps in the road (and we have many). It made the bike a little less portable for carrying up and down stairs, when I worried about damaging it. The mounting brackets were sort of flat, wide aluminum hooks that velcroed onto the brake lever hoods, and they were a bit uncomfortable for me. In my experience, the benefits weren't great and the detriments weren't great, but I stopped using it because I didn't think the benefits were worth the slight hassle. -- - Frank Krygowski |
windbreaks for bikes?
On Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:48:48 -0500, Frank Krygowski
wrote: On 12/10/2017 12:10 PM, Emanuel Berg wrote: Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on the handlebar just like they have on MCs and snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and non-smoking would be the first steps but why stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even tho not biking especially fast. If the hands (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the entire body.... Yes, those have been commercially available for decades. See http://www.zzipper.com/ I tried one for a few years for my winter commutes, long ago. I think it did keep me warmer, and I think it made me a little faster. But it was noisy, giving a rumbling sound over any bumps in the road (and we have many). It made the bike a little less portable for carrying up and down stairs, when I worried about damaging it. The mounting brackets were sort of flat, wide aluminum hooks that velcroed onto the brake lever hoods, and they were a bit uncomfortable for me. In my experience, the benefits weren't great and the detriments weren't great, but I stopped using it because I didn't think the benefits were worth the slight hassle. Get a Dutch velomobile. I'm only a little facetious about that. A friend recently got one and has been delighted with it. It's fast, comfortable and especially the latter on rainy or cold days. The downside is they are very expensive and practically take as much room as a small car to store. |
windbreaks for bikes?
https://www.google.com/search?q=rei+...obile&ie=UTF-8
The pictured fairings are oversized n noisy as said: geometry Fairings only on the bars |
windbreaks for bikes?
On 12/10/2017 11:10 AM, Emanuel Berg wrote:
Did anyone think of putting small windbreaks on the handlebar just like they have on MCs and snowmobiles? Insulation, gloves, and non-smoking would be the first steps but why stop at that? I often feel the cold wind even tho not biking especially fast. If the hands (and feet) are cold, it would seem so is the entire body.... http://www.barmitts.com/ we sell these -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
windbreaks for bikes?
ski mitts may not be long distance friendly ....'like' 100 sneakers
Pogies on kayak paddle shafts are standard cold weather gear I have a complete line of clothing for Alaska bring part to Daytona for the 24 hours. Warm at noon, sun sets behind the stands. The warm to cold was a surprise for many. DUH was in the forecast. After I had pulled out a hoodie 300PM, a nylon wind breaker4PM, specs evacing, I went into the pack for a new pair of ski gloves .. causing the loudspeaker to erupt in pain: HE'S GOT SKI GLOVES ! I was told the area was scoured for brown cotton gloves leaving 0000 of anything of cold weather value |
windbreaks for bikes?
AMuzi wrote:
http://www.barmitts.com/ we sell these They look a bit bulky and claustrophobic but I suppose they are good when you can only have a light glove because you must fiddle with shifters (and brakes?). The other ones suggested, at http://www.zzipper.com is a bit overkill. Not the entire "cockpit" area has to be covered, rather something like a 1.5 l PET bottle cut in half, and placed where the hands are on the handlebar. In general, I guess the best benefit from this would be either riding in/over snow, or very fast, and at both ventures, shifting is essential... But one could easily think of my scenario as well, moderate speed, winter in the city (but not snow on the roads)... -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
windbreaks for bikes?
On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 9:41:58 AM UTC-5, Emanuel Berg wrote:
AMuzi wrote: http://www.barmitts.com/ we sell these They look a bit bulky and claustrophobic but I suppose they are good when you can only have a light glove because you must fiddle with shifters (and brakes?). The other ones suggested, at http://www.zzipper.com is a bit overkill. Not the entire "cockpit" area has to be covered, rather something like a 1.5 l PET bottle cut in half, and placed where the hands are on the handlebar. In general, I guess the best benefit from this would be either riding in/over snow, or very fast, and at both ventures, shifting is essential... But one could easily think of my scenario as well, moderate speed, winter in the city (but not snow on the roads)... -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake lever AND the shifter. They are very useful and they block the wind which means the mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so thick as they do if you don't use bar-mitts. Cheers |
windbreaks for bikes?
Sir Ridesalot wrote:
Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake lever AND the shifter. They are very useful and they block the wind which means the mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so thick as they do if you don't use bar-mitts. Amazing but true! -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
windbreaks for bikes?
On 11/12/17 17:40, Sir Ridesalot wrote:
snip Bar-mitts are designed to fit over the brake lever AND the shifter. They are very useful and they block the wind which means the mitts/gloves one wears don't have to be so thick as they do if you don't use bar-mitts. I ride with HotPogs[1] over the winter and they are good down to about -5 then thin gloves are needed, I suspect because brake levers/bars become too cold. Wind proof yes, water proof as well. They also keep the rain off the legs a bit, an unexpected benefit. The big point though is simply accessing keys/work passes/crossings without the need to remove gloves. [1] https://www.hotpog.co.uk/adventurer-...in-bike-pogies |
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