[Industry_Hack]

Originally Posted by Merlincustom

Dumonde makes a freehub oil good in these conditions.

They make good oils, period. I have a bottle not four inches from my left hand right now. Got it at Interbike, used it on a recent project, and the cables and drivetrain were all silky smooth and quiet.

+1 on the Baffin boots as well. They know cold weather.

[Merlincustom]

Originally Posted by Industry_Hack

They make good oils, period. I have a bottle not four inches from my left hand right now.

That's what she said.

[jimm]

Originally Posted by Farrowlane

...break out the Vodka & flares, and then wait for the rescuing St. Bernard with the complimentary brandy!

In other words die faster from the cold. a) Brandy would actually make your blood flush to the skin causing your body temperature to drop faster. b) St. Bernards have never actually carried kegs of brandy, a myth perpetuated by a painting in 1820. So you would be waiting a loong time for that. :P

[jimm]

I highly recommend the iron-oxide chemical heating pads you can find in most camping supply/adventure-sports stores.



When I'm driving my cycle taxi in the winter time, one in each shoe and glove keeps me warm for about 4-5 hours on average. Perfect for those waiting times between customers.

[MNRider]

I use the chemical warm packs too and like them, but one thing to note is that they need oxygen to function properly. In a watertight boot they can run low on oxygen after 20-30 minutes and start to cool off. They aren't shot, you just have to take them out of the boot and give them a good shake in the fresh air to get them warmed up again.

You can use this to your advantage if you want to use them on short commutes or other quick rides. Just carry a good double seal Ziplock freezer bag with you. When you complete your short ride, take your warm packs and put them in the Ziplock and squeeze out as much air as possible before zipping it shut. Within 15-20 minutes they will start to cool off. About 10 minutes before it is time to go outside again, open the bag and give each warm pack a good shake in the fresh air. Presto, toasty warm fingers and toes without opening a new pack.

[paultech6]

Just trying to stay on bike

[newleaf150]

^^^^ Great post/idea, thanks, MN! I'll definitely be giving this a try.