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Oct 2020
3:59pm, 8 Oct 2020
15,315 posts
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Autumnleaves
That's great HP 
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Oct 2020
8:05pm, 8 Oct 2020
1,972 posts
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MudMeanderer
Maz: Are you using socks and liners in your shoes? That may not be ideal, as it can constrict your feet and stop the blood flow, so make them cold.
Overshoes or oversocks (or even an old pair of socks with a hole cut by the sole) work really well because they add a layer without squeezing your feet. They're definitely worth it if you want to cycle into winter.
I'm also assuming at this point you're not just in shorts. Even a fairly cheap pair of leg warmers can do wonders for keeping your legs and feet warm.
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Oct 2020
8:10pm, 8 Oct 2020
20,953 posts
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Dvorak
I'm still wearing shorts on the bike mainly, but I'm also often wearing long compression socks, as I decided that my massive calves were acting as radiators.
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Oct 2020
9:13pm, 8 Oct 2020
11,140 posts
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MazH
I did think that might be the case
I’m going to bastardise a pair of big old socks to make toe covers and see how I go
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Oct 2020
10:37pm, 8 Oct 2020
6,918 posts
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Helegant
I blogged today abou tthe bag of nails effect riding home today. It made me think. Can anyone recommend some youtube videos that show basic bicycle manitenance / troubleshooting please?
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Oct 2020
9:45pm, 9 Oct 2020
2,166 posts
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FurryH
I suffered from cold feet from cycling. In the end i had to buy a size larger cycle shoe and leave the straps loosely fastened when i cycle to work. I figured out that feet were expanding and that any restriction lead to cold feet. Also got some larger and loose socks rather than the ones i use to run in. Overshoes are great as well.
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Oct 2020
10:18pm, 9 Oct 2020
32,711 posts
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halfpint
I think I will shortly need to take the above advice about cold feet. More kit to buy
I am loving the new bike. Did a ride with a friend today that involved some technical climbing (i.e. bumpy, stony stuff) and the bike just ate it up. I am still getting used to riding a bike with big tyres (2.6) and decent suspension and learning that I can tackle stuff that I never could have attempted on the old bike.
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Oct 2020
4:28pm, 10 Oct 2020
6,920 posts
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Helegant
When it's dark and wet outside. Rollers or turbo trainer?
I'm not too worried about wet feet, but when it starts to get cold I'll switch to waterproof socks. My own hand-knittied socks are quite cosy when it's just cold but not wet.
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Oct 2020
6:27pm, 10 Oct 2020
2,540 posts
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fraggle
Turbo trainer Helegant - unless you have good core/balance and want to brave the rollers
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Oct 2020
9:30pm, 10 Oct 2020
1,975 posts
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MudMeanderer
Rollers are good for developing smooth pedalling and subtle steering control, but if you were to only go for one indoor training device, I'd go for a turbo. A turbo is more versatile in the sessions and intensities you can do.
I do use both, but most of the more concerted indoor sessions are on the turbo.
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