About halfway there, I realized I couldn't feel my pinky on my right hand, and shifting was getting really difficult. I had my bike in the house overnight, so I'm thinking the warmth to freeze factor might have caused some icing of parts. Any shift I did took quite a bit of force. I think this is what caused my index finger to get angry. Cause after getting inside, it hurt like crazy.
But I made it anyway. I actually would have taken the bus, but I didn't have any money. I should have had money, but my change jar had been raided by Michelle. *scowls* So I need to build that back up for the next time when it's probably wiser to travel protected from the elements.
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Awesome ride! If your fingers turn black, you might want to go see your doctor.
I had some trouble shifting my chainring down to an easier hill climbing gear. I wouldn't shift at all. I had to suck it up.
Good job Scott and Mike.
I rode the bus and am opting to commute by bike on a nicer day this week. Hmmm, let's see what my choices are: 2° tomorrow, 7° Weds, 9° Thurs and 4° Friday.
Munson - try wearing latex gloves beneath your liners. I'm curious to see if that really works before my commute in on Thursday
You da man Mike. I thought I toughed out yesterdays storm at 16° pretty well but -4° is a bit chilly.
FYI No shifting is required on a fixed gear
Scott, glad to see I'm not the only crazy one.
Brady, I should try the latex glove thing. It makes sense.
Joe, Bryan and I stayed indoors and did a group trainer ride on Sunday. So my 15 minutes in this weather is probably the same as your longer ride on Sunday.
Eric, I reeeeeaally don't need another bike. But you're right, all shifting problems would be solved by just doing away with the whole thing. And since my commute is on a really flat route, I seriously don't need gears.
I did no shifting today. My car does that for me.
Yeah, I'm a loser.
All I can say is, the internal 3 speed is awesome, and with the coaster brake I don't have to worry about the freewheel slipping.
Nice job to all for making it happen.
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