reminder in rain

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 01:29:48 -0500, <[email hidden]>, "Eric S. Sande"

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It would be a good idea to replace batteries now and think about cycle maintenance for the Northern
Hemisphere winter.

Over the weekend, I went to three bike shops and bought all the tail-light bulbs they had. ...One.

Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.

Repairs this month entailed a new chain, cog and rear inner tube. Repacked the crank too. Proofed
the saddle in September. Rear tire's gettin' sketchy.

Yeah, batteries. Thanks for the reminder.

Perhaps people should verify the run times of their rechargeable headlight systems by testing them
in the fridge or freezer so as to avoid surprises later.
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Zoot Katz <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 01:29:48 -0500, <[email hidden]>, "Eric S. Sande"

Quoted message said:

It would be a good idea to replace batteries now and think about cycle maintenance for the
Northern Hemisphere winter.

Over the weekend, I went to three bike shops and bought all the tail-light bulbs they had. ...One.

Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.

Might have been a good investment...I almost froze when the fog rolled in over lower Marine Dr
during our ride to Horseshoe Bay. Would have loved my rain pants.

Mike Latondresse said:

Zoot Katz <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

Quoted message said:

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 01:29:48 -0500, <[email hidden]>, "Eric S. Sande"

Quoted message said:

It would be a good idea to replace batteries now and think about cycle maintenance for the
Northern Hemisphere winter.

Over the weekend, I went to three bike shops and bought all the tail-light bulbs they had. ...One.

Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.

Might have been a good investment...I almost froze when the fog rolled in over lower Marine Dr
during our ride to Horseshoe Bay. Would have loved my rain pants.

They were nice this afternoon/evening when that little breeze kicked up, too.

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:17:49 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie

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Quoted message said:

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Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.

Might have been a good investment...I almost froze when the fog rolled in over lower Marine Dr
during our ride to Horseshoe Bay. Would have loved my rain pants.

They were nice this afternoon/evening when that little breeze kicked up, too.

Little breeze, with gusts of 100KmH! Glad I didn't have to cross any high bridges. Dodging trash
cans and sheets of cardboard was fun enough.

Last night's fog/mist was starting to feel kinda crunchy.

I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but something
like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.
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zk

Zoot Katz said:

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:17:49 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.
>
Might have been a good investment...I almost froze when the fog rolled in over lower Marine Dr
during our ride to Horseshoe Bay. Would have loved my rain pants.

They were nice this afternoon/evening when that little breeze kicked up, too.

Little breeze, with gusts of 100KmH! Glad I didn't have to cross any high bridges. Dodging trash
cans and sheets of cardboard was fun enough.

Last night's fog/mist was starting to feel kinda crunchy.

I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but something
like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.

I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps to
keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the bicycle
specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted. Still not satisfied with my winter wetness
footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day.
Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair. How often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd
need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant and inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out
there? Bernie

Bernie <[email hidden]> wrote in :"]news:[email hidden]:

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Zoot Katz said:

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 19:17:49 -0800,

Quoted post said:

>>Almost was tempted to buy a pair of rain-pants even though the weather was superb.
>>
>Might have been a good investment...I almost froze when the fog rolled in over lower Marine Dr
>during our ride to Horseshoe Bay. Would have loved my rain pants.
>
They were nice this afternoon/evening when that little breeze kicked up, too.

Little breeze, with gusts of 100KmH! Glad I didn't have to cross any high bridges. Dodging trash
cans and sheets of cardboard was fun enough.

Last night's fog/mist was starting to feel kinda crunchy.

I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but something
like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.

I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps to
keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted. Still not satisfied with my
winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof socks, and letting the shoes
stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair. How often have I lost half a pair
in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant and inexpensive solutions for rainy
country commuters out there? Bernie

Get the MEC brand wetsuit type booties with the zip up the back. Had mine for 3 years and they are
still going strong, keep your feet both dry and warm this winter.

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:48:54 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but something
like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.

I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps to
keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted.

That's what I've been wearing too. They were like three or four bucks at Sally Ann. I've got a
bright pink pair and a dark blue pair. Either pair is good for about a half hour. After that it's
hard to tell if it's rain or condensation I'm soaking in.

Quoted message said:

Still not satisfied with my winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof
socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair. How
often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant and
inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out there? Bernie

I'm still determined to try a pair of Totes lightweight overshoes, as mentioned here last year,
before springing for neoprene booties that only fit cycling shoes.
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zk

In article said:

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:48:54 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but
something like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.

I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps
to keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted.

That's what I've been wearing too. They were like three or four bucks at Sally Ann. I've got a
bright pink pair and a dark blue pair. Either pair is good for about a half hour. After that it's
hard to tell if it's rain or condensation I'm soaking in.

Quoted message said:

Still not satisfied with my winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof
socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair. How
often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant and
inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out there? Bernie

I'm still determined to try a pair of Totes lightweight overshoes, as mentioned here last year,
before springing for neoprene booties that only fit cycling shoes.

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold. The
pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other than that,
they're great.

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Mike Latondresse said:

Quoted message said:

Get the MEC brand wetsuit type booties with the zip up the back. Had mine for 3 years and they are
still going strong, keep your feet both dry and warm this winter.

Wet suit like foam type? I saw the thin nylon zip up overshoe style. They didn't look like much. If
you mean a foam type overshoe cover, will they fit over regualr shoes too? Guess I'd better check
them out... Thanks for the word, Bernie

Ryan Cousineau said:

In article said:

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:48:54 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie

Quoted message said:

>I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but
>something like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.
>
I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps
to keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted.

That's what I've been wearing too. They were like three or four bucks at Sally Ann. I've got a
bright pink pair and a dark blue pair. Either pair is good for about a half hour. After that it's
hard to tell if it's rain or condensation I'm soaking in.

Quoted message said:

Still not satisfied with my winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof
socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair. How
often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant and
inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out there? Bernie

I'm still determined to try a pair of Totes lightweight overshoes, as mentioned here last year,
before springing for neoprene booties that only fit cycling shoes.

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold. The
pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other than
that, they're great.

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

In article said:

Sounds worth trying. I'm not into spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

Just slip some cut-off toes of woolen hockey socks over your toe clips. Toe clip "cozies". Really,
it works very well. No BS.

cheers, Tom

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In article <[email hidden]>, bmcilvan@mouse- potato.com says...

Quoted message said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

In article said:

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:48:54 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie
<[email hidden]> wrote:

>>I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but
>>something like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.
>>
>I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps
>to keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
>bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted.
>
That's what I've been wearing too. They were like three or four bucks at Sally Ann. I've got a
bright pink pair and a dark blue pair. Either pair is good for about a half hour. After that
it's hard to tell if it's rain or condensation I'm soaking in.

>Still not satisfied with my winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof
>socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair.
>How often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant
>and inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out there? Bernie
>
I'm still determined to try a pair of Totes lightweight overshoes, as mentioned here last year,
before springing for neoprene booties that only fit cycling shoes.

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold.
The pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other
than that, they're great.

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

I've found that Totes rain boots work well if you don't use clipless. I suppose you could cut a hole
in the bottom even then.

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Ryan Cousineau said:

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold. The
pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other than
that, they're great.

You'll be really sorry you said that as soon as Fabio sees you...

Zippy the Pinhead <[email hidden]> wrote in
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Ryan Cousineau said:

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold. The
pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other than
that, they're great.

You'll be really sorry you said that as soon as Fabio sees you...

Fab lives way out in the valley with the cows and he doesn't even get into the city anymore, so
there is no worry about him however I will keep my eye open for you Ryan.....need a good laugh.

David Kerber said:

In article <[email hidden]>, bmcilvan@mouse- potato.com says...

Quoted message said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

In article <[email hidden]>, Zoot Katz <[email hidden]> wrote:

>Wed, 29 Oct 2003 19:48:54 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Bernie
><[email hidden]> wrote:
>
>>>I think the 'storm front' tights would suffice for our normal intermittent dampness but
>>>something like waders are more apropriate when it gets serious wet.
>>>
>>I'm staying with sorta, kinda slim fitting hiking rain pants c/w reflective velcro ankle straps
>>to keep them out of the machinery. They've worked the last couple years and cost about half the
>>bicycle specific ones I see. Double duty as wind pants, as noted.
>>
>That's what I've been wearing too. They were like three or four bucks at Sally Ann. I've got a
>bright pink pair and a dark blue pair. Either pair is good for about a half hour. After that
>it's hard to tell if it's rain or condensation I'm soaking in.
>

Likewise, naturally. Better than bare legs in the rain by a mile, tho!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

>
>>Still not satisfied with my winter wetness footwear. I seriously considered GoreTex waterproof
>>socks, and letting the shoes stay wet all day. Checked at MEC - I think it was $87.00 a pair.
>>How often have I lost half a pair in the wash? I'd need to buy insurance on them! Any elegant
>>and inexpensive solutions for rainy country commuters out there? Bernie
>>
>I'm still determined to try a pair of Totes lightweight overshoes, as mentioned here last year,
>before springing for neoprene booties that only fit cycling shoes.
>
I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold.
The pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other
than that, they're great.

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

I've found that Totes rain boots work well if you don't use clipless. I suppose you could cut a
hole in the bottom even then.

I looked for Totes at Walmart in B urnaby last year, didn't find them. Will check further... Bernie

In article <[email hidden]>,

Bernie said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold.
The pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other
than that, they're great.

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

Bought these from a friend during a complex transaction. From the labels:

First label says the material is Gore-Tex and gives care instructions Second label says 100% Nylon
(Gore-Tex is nylon?) and "SUPER SPORT MFG. LTD. 1346 Clark Drive, Vancouver," etc. Third label says
XL, which explains the clown-shoe effect.

I looked up their website. Not very informative, but it does have their current address on Hastings:

supersport.bc.casupersport.bc.caOpen ↗

Share & Enjoy,
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Thu, 30 Oct 2003 22:38:43 -0800, <[email hidden]>, Ryan Cousineau

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

Bought these from a friend during a complex transaction. From the labels:

First label says the material is Gore-Tex and gives care instructions Second label says 100% Nylon
(Gore-Tex is nylon?) and "SUPER SPORT MFG. LTD. 1346 Clark Drive, Vancouver," etc. Third label says
XL, which explains the clown-shoe effect.

I looked up their website. Not very informative, but it does have their current address on
Hastings:

supersport.bc.casupersport.bc.caOpen ↗

Share & Enjoy,

That's the place on the corner of Hastings and Clark that makes cycling capes, rain gear and
panniers. Their stuff is relatively inexpensive though the quality didn't seem to be consistent last
time I was in there.
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zk

Ryan Cousineau said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Bernie said:

Ryan Cousineau said:

I just tried a set of back-zipped shoe covers (designed to keep rain out, not aerodynamic shoe
skins). I was very impressed with the results. Even with the holes I cut out to allow SPD access,
the shoes stayed very dry in a fairly serious rain, much drier than they would have normally.

I'm using these because I got them really cheap, and as long as they don't wear out, I'm sold.
The pair I have are a size or two too big, and thus look like big blue clown shoes, but other
than that, they're great.

Okay... did you get them in a store? Is there a brand name? :-} Sounds worth trying. I'm not into
spending a lot of money right now. Regards, Bernie

Bought these from a friend during a complex transaction. From the labels:

First label says the material is Gore-Tex and gives care instructions Second label says 100% Nylon
(Gore-Tex is nylon?) and "SUPER SPORT MFG. LTD. 1346 Clark Drive, Vancouver," etc. Third label says
XL, which explains the clown-shoe effect.

I looked up their website. Not very informative, but it does have their current address on
Hastings:

supersport.bc.casupersport.bc.caOpen ↗

Share & Enjoy,

Hey! Thanks for the word! Local lads, too. Will look them up. Bernie

Zoot Katz said:

That's the place on the corner of Hastings and Clark that makes cycling capes, rain gear and
panniers. Their stuff is relatively inexpensive though the quality didn't seem to be consistent
last time I was in there.

That's ok. If they sell to the public, I'm checking them out. Cheers! Bernie