| Re: Newbie update!
nash wrote:
> "The Historian" <Spamscone@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1168227182.545983.99230@i15g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > 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.
> >>
> >> Because? After all, if it's raining, you're likely to see fewer walkers
> >> along the bike path!
> >
> > 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.
A novice biker and wet roads aren't a good combination. 'Subtle' was a
poor choice of words on my part, and incorrectly implied there was
something poor about the brakes on my bike.
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.
I wasn't dissing my Trek. It's a wonderful bike, and I am very happy
with it. I was told by a friend that the brakes on my Trek need to be
handled lightly because they'll send me flying if I brake hard. He owns
a high end Cannondale; possibly that has a different braking system?
> 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.
Thanks again for the advice, as always.
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