| Re: Newbie update!
"The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>> > Ride was at 10:07 AM, featuring clear skies, 50 degrees, light breeze,
>> > and a bike path filled with people letting their dogs relieve
>> > themselves and walkers taking up both lanes. It's raining now, and will
>> > tomorrow, so there's no biking on the agenda.
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>> Because? After all, if it's raining, you're likely to see fewer walkers
>> along the bike path!
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> I don't think it's good for the bike to be out in a downpour. And,
> since the brakes on a 500 dollar bike are not the most subtle, it's not
> good for the bike or rider to skid and slip on a wet path. Or am I
> wrong?
I would say you have that a little wrong. Rust can happen but we covered
that. Just oil your chain and it will disappear. The bad part is keeping
the bike clean when you pick up dirt from the road and the oil can get dirty
too. Keep the bike clean and no problems. Stay dry yourself however. Keep
the speed down a notch for slippery areas. Test the brakes on all surfaces.
Not sure
what is meant by subtle unless it means you might wipe out. My bike is
$500 and it is perfect in the rain. I have discs but my Trek was good too
with the right tread on the pad. Course the rim gets gungy with rim brakes
I have noticed. More cleaning. I like a clean machine.
Don't be dissing $500 bikes. That is alot of money for some people.
You can use toe in brakes that skim away the water and have better braking
power in the rain or just touch the brakes to the rim while riding once in
a while to skim off the water. Be very cautious like riding at night.
Speed according to safety. Pump the brakes softly not jamming them.
That should smooth it out for you.
I wear water proof jackets but do not bother about the pants anymore.
Getting wet is refreshing anyways. The air is delicious and easy to
breathe. Get out there and have fun.
SN
ps cars speed up in wet weather so be wary too.
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