What is a real biker?

[Grey Thumper]

If you're on a motor-powered two-wheeler, then I think we're both exposed to the same "crumb" on the roads, and I treat you like a fellow . . . well, whatever. I also try to be nice to cyclists for the same reasons.

[RockBottom]

I rode to work in 32 degree weather haha but its only a 15min trip. It was still freezing! Luckily I live in miami right now and its rare for it to get that cold. But I ride no matter how cold it is, only something like ice would stop me.

I hear you. Riding in cold dry weather can be challenging. I still haven't found a great solution for gloves. The rest of me I can manage to keep warm.

But mostly because I haven't bitten the bullet and spent the cash on snowmobile gloves or heated gloves.

Its hard to convince my wife to spend more on gear when the old gear was just fine on the old bike.

RhadamYgg

Get the heated gloves--they'll change your life. This is my first winter of riding and cold hands were the short pole in the tent. I got heated gloves for Christmas and can now do my short commute to the office in the upper teens and do weekend recreational rides in the upper 20s.

[High_Side]

I have no idea what a "biker" is nor do I care. I consider myself an avid motorcyclist though.

Exactly how I was going to respond./\

[RockBottom]

I rode to work in 32 degree weather haha but its only a 15min trip. It was still freezing! Luckily I live in miami right now and its rare for it to get that cold. But I ride no matter how cold it is, only something like ice would stop me.

I hear you. Riding in cold dry weather can be challenging. I still haven't found a great solution for gloves. The rest of me I can manage to keep warm.

But mostly because I haven't bitten the bullet and spent the cash on snowmobile gloves or heated gloves.

Its hard to convince my wife to spend more on gear when the old gear was just fine on the old bike.

RhadamYgg

One other thought on the gloves--I have non-heated winter gloves that have a rain cover that pulls out and covers the hand. (E.g. http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product ... =109&cat=9 Those make a big difference in cutting down on the wind even when it's not raining. I could probably get by without the heated ones using those.

[RhadamYgg]

I'm a real biker. My greatgrandchildren call me Biker. That's proof enough for me.

great.... great grandchildren? and I thought I was old. Actually it always amazes me at work that people are grandparents...

RhadamYgg

[RhadamYgg]

If you're on a motor-powered two-wheeler, then I think we're both exposed to the same "crumb" on the roads, and I treat you like a fellow . . . well, whatever. I also try to be nice to cyclists for the same reasons.

I have all the respect for anyone on a bike even bicycles. And they were out in force in NJ on Sunday. I was on a wet road on an uphill curve when I had pass a swarm of them. I was a bit uncomfortable as the traction was low and I didn't want to be the guy whose picture ended on the paper for taking out 10 cyclists at once.

RhadamYgg

[RhadamYgg]

Can I be a motorcyclist.

Ahhh your picture crashed. If you can't handle graphics motorcycles might be a little sticky...

[RhadamYgg]

I rode to work in 32 degree weather haha but its only a 15min trip. It was still freezing! Luckily I live in miami right now and its rare for it to get that cold. But I ride no matter how cold it is, only something like ice would stop me.

I hear you. Riding in cold dry weather can be challenging. I still haven't found a great solution for gloves. The rest of me I can manage to keep warm.

But mostly because I haven't bitten the bullet and spent the cash on snowmobile gloves or heated gloves.

Its hard to convince my wife to spend more on gear when the old gear was just fine on the old bike.

RhadamYgg

Get the heated gloves--they'll change your life. This is my first winter of riding and cold hands were the short pole in the tent. I got heated gloves for Christmas and can now do my short commute to the office in the upper teens and do weekend recreational rides in the upper 20s.

Nice!!! I may have to sneak out of the house and pick up a set.

RhadamYgg

[RhadamYgg]

I rode to work in 32 degree weather haha but its only a 15min trip. It was still freezing! Luckily I live in miami right now and its rare for it to get that cold. But I ride no matter how cold it is, only something like ice would stop me.

I hear you. Riding in cold dry weather can be challenging. I still haven't found a great solution for gloves. The rest of me I can manage to keep warm.

But mostly because I haven't bitten the bullet and spent the cash on snowmobile gloves or heated gloves.

Its hard to convince my wife to spend more on gear when the old gear was just fine on the old bike.

RhadamYgg

One other thought on the gloves--I have non-heated winter gloves that have a rain cover that pulls out and covers the hand. (E.g. http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product ... =109&cat=9 Those make a big difference in cutting down on the wind even when it's not raining. I could probably get by without the heated ones using those.

Those are nice looking gloves - they even look like they might have a bit of armor - which is strangely absent in some winter gloves... Like the ones I have!

RhadamYgg

[XB08]

If you ride a motorcycle then you are a real biker, If you only ride a motorcycle ( no cage) then you are a hard core biker.