[RBW] Re: Best mitten design for very cold weather

2023-11-25 Thread Tim Donner
I ride in Western Mass, this mornings ride was in the low 20s and these have been really toasty for me in temps down into the teens! GORE-TEX INFINIUM THERMO SPLIT GLOVES . I wear them on my drop bar and swept back

[RBW] Re: 1st world commuting dilemma

2023-12-11 Thread Tim Donner
After building up a dream bike, the bike shop reminded me- "It's a tool, not a jewel". It was a good reminder to enjoy the things you have as much as possible. I totally understand if people decide to ride a back up bike if that gives them a peace of mind. I lived in Portland for 20+ years and