{"id":187,"date":"2014-12-17T03:03:00","date_gmt":"2014-12-17T03:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2014\/12\/17\/snow-bike-tips\/"},"modified":"2014-12-17T03:03:00","modified_gmt":"2014-12-17T03:03:00","slug":"snow-bike-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redrocksreview.com\/index.php\/2014\/12\/17\/snow-bike-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow bike tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Now that the cold is setting in and the snow falling I am getting a bunch of emails about snow biking tips and tricks. And by a bunch, I mean more than one. Only 6 people read this anyhow, so that is like 17%. So without further ado, here you go.<\/p>\n

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One of the best part about the fat bike is the large low volume tires. To get the most out of them you have to run low pressure, I use 4-5 in most conditions and 8 in the summer. The Accu-Gage Low Pressure Tire Gauge<\/a> is what you need to get your pressure dialed in.<\/div>\n
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Warm Hands<\/u><\/b><\/div>\n

I can say this without any exaggeration; half the reason I like fat biking so much is that you don’t have to wear bike racer clothing. Wearing outdoor gear can make you stay warm. The end all-be all of warm hands are the Dogwood Designs Pogies<\/a> Plus. I can’t tell you how much money I have spent on winter cycling gloves that have left me with numb hands. Never once has that happened with the Pogies. <\/div>\n
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The pogies are too warm if it is above 30\u00b0, so I wear mitts like the Hestra Army Glove<\/a> or Montbell Down Mitts<\/a>. <\/div>\n
Warm Feet<\/u><\/b><\/div>\n
Now if you ride clipless just go out now and order a pair of 40 Below Overflow Supergaiters.<\/a> I’m not joking, these are great. You glue them on top of your winter shoes and bring it to a whole new level of warmth and dry. <\/div>\n
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I have never had warm feet while clipped in before and it’s great. <\/div>\n
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If you ride with flats go for an insulated boot. If you have to deal with crazy cold get a pair of Baffin Shackletons. These are rated to -100 and I have never once had cold feet in them. <\/div>\n
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If you get to ride in just regular cold, the Vasque Arrowhead Ultradry<\/a> is nice. Stiff sole, good traction and primaloft insulation.<\/div>\n
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Clothing Layers<\/u><\/b>
I know that liner shorts are maligned by the cycling elite, but I love them. I ride with them all the time. in the winter I’ll wear Roscoe Outdoor Washakie or Hellroaring pants<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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When it gets really cold I wear bibs. The Montbell Hydro Breeze Insulated<\/a> is essential when you want to stay warm in negative temps.<\/p>\n

Head and Neck<\/u><\/b>
You have got to keep your face and ears warm in the winter. I have to say it, winter cycling caps are not good. They always move around and your ears end up exposed and frozen. I like the Kuhl Alf hat or the Smartwool beanie.<\/p>\n

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And as I have told all y’all. I love a neck gaiter. Anything fleece from Patagonia or Montbell will do the trick. The Buff is nice on a mild day.<\/p>\n

Layers<\/u><\/b>
I layer on the fat bike. I am a huge fan of riding in a long slave base layer like a Patagonia Capilene zip or similar with a fleece vest over top for temp control on the climbs. I always keep a down vest in my bad for the descents. I also keep extra gloves and an extra pair of socks if I am going long and far.

<\/u><\/b>Accessories<\/u><\/b>
I love the StemCAPtain thermometer<\/a> Its fun to see how cold it is out.<\/p>\n

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I carry a tube in an Ortleib Medium Seat Bag<\/a> and a Lezyne pump.<\/p>\n

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Oh and pedals, I ride 80% of the time in flat 45North Pedals.<\/p>\n

That’s it, have fun and carry an extra layer for the downhills and chapstick for your smiles! <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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