Off season snow shovel

Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable for about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

How many feet of snow is your Lactate Treshhold at?

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Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable for about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or a mountain shovel? What type of
shoveling will you do? Fit is very important. Make sure to get the proper leverage for the terrain
you'll ride, too; close ratios are nice, but a wide range is necessary for steep terrain.

When is Shimano coming out with SPD-Shovel anyway? I need a good retention system for my
snowshovels...
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Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable

for

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about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or a mountain shovel? What type
of shoveling will you do? Fit is very important. Make sure to get the proper leverage for the
terrain you'll ride, too; close ratios are nice, but a wide range is necessary for steep terrain.

When is Shimano coming out with SPD-Shovel anyway? I need a good retention system for my
snowshovels...
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What gears are best for a downhill shovel? My driveway is flat near the house, but becomes fairly
steep near the street. Any other stuff I should know (what types of brakes, and what's a good
shoveling ratio) before I start?

Austin

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What gears are best for a downhill shovel? My driveway is flat near the house, but becomes fairly
steep near the street. Any other stuff I should know (what types of brakes, and what's a good
shoveling ratio) before I start?

Well, I find that I can use a 53x11 gear going down steep hills with my shovel, but that I would
probably do better with a really low 30x27 (or even lower) going up. Luckily, I'm in the middle of
converting my shovel to a triple. Keep in mind, however, that there are many people here who will
insist that no shovel should need a bigger gear than 48x14, nor a lower gear than 42x23, no matter
what terrain or who is involved.

The brake issue depends on what type of handle you'll have on your shovel. If it's got a straight
handle, you can easily use V brakes; these will give you a LOT of stopping power. For a curved
handle with a drop, your brake lever options may limit which types of brakes will work well for you;
cantilevers are a popular choice to give you lots of clearance.

You should use a light, quick shoveling ratio; heavier, slower ratios tend to result in back
trouble, even if you feel better that way in the beginning.
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Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable

for

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Quoted message said:

about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or a mountain shovel? What type
of shoveling will you do? Fit is very important. Make sure to get the proper leverage for the
terrain you'll ride, too; close ratios are nice, but a wide range is necessary for steep terrain.

Don't forget: a high-watt headlight and battery of rear red blinkies is mandatory if you plan to
shovel when it's dark.

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Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable for about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or a mountain shovel? What type
of shoveling will you do? Fit is very important. Make sure to get the proper leverage for the
terrain you'll ride, too; close ratios are nice, but a wide range is necessary for steep terrain.

Don't forget: a high-watt headlight and battery of rear red blinkies is mandatory if you plan to
shovel when it's dark.

Are you picking on me, Claire? (referring to my "Adding more blinkies to my bike - help!" thread)

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Dennis Johnston said:

Is there any frame builders that do Snow shovels in the off season, something light responsive,
with just the right angles, and comfortable for about 3 ft or so. HA! Dennis in Omaha

Rick Onanian said:

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or a mountain shovel?...

A recumbent shovel, of course.

Tom Sherman - Quad Cities

Tom Sherman said:

Rick Onanian said:

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or
a mountain shovel?...

A recumbent shovel, of course.

With a fairing?
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Rick Onanian said:

Tom Sherman said:

Rick Onanian said:

Do you want a racing shovel, a touring shovel, a comfort shovel, or

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a mountain shovel?...

A recumbent shovel, of course.

With a fairing?

Yes - fairings can be very effective in reducing wind chill.

Tom Sherman - Quad Cities