Single digits and a daily morning headwind finally did me in.
With the temperature, and somewhat sloppy conditions (we had a dusting of snow a couple of days), I needed to adjust my strategy.
You know the old saying; "Great race bikes make the best commuters"
Neither do I; they don't, but sort of do.
Blu.2 has been put into the service of the greater good.
I started off with a 63" gear, but with the headwinds or hills to avoid the headwind knocked it down to a 60".
The 35mm Panaracer Cinder X tires I have set up on it tubeless are like Velcro.
This is a Happy/Sad kinda thing.
Great on snow, ice, sand and other assorted road grim; slow as something really slow on dry pavement.
But that's okay; my theory being I have to work hard which will keep me warmer.
It's nice having the the control of an mtb in avoiding road side 'gnar, but even with the stem flipped, and a flat bar you can only got so aero on it.
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4 comments:
How about a mini fairing on the bars to keep the wind off you.
A and D ointment on the face for the prevent of windburn my friend!!
You need some fenders.
My regular commuter has fenders.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/73pbass/f625d94f.jpg
I was riding the Singular to try and stay warmer by working harder, and for better traction in the snow.
I rode it yesterday with the downtube fender and a rear clip on, and yeah, it was woefully inadequate.
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