tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post3071744487541188556..comments2024-03-19T05:40:22.017-04:00Comments on Sprinter della Casa: Review - SideTrak BootiesAkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-20222559096967522772009-12-10T22:04:11.767-05:002009-12-10T22:04:11.767-05:00I've done 2 hour rides at 15-20 on the mountai...I've done 2 hour rides at 15-20 on the mountain bike and 20-25 on the road bike (without windchill). A really windy 25 F (I think it was 0 or something with the windchill - our bikes got blown over when we were changing in the cars) cut my ride short, but not because of my feet.<br /><br />I tend not to venture out until it's over 28 degrees, and it's unusual for me to go out when it's under 38 or so degrees.<br /><br />I'm pretty comfortable at 38 and raining feetwise.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-39479225728697004012009-12-10T21:52:26.614-05:002009-12-10T21:52:26.614-05:00What's the coldest temp and longest ride you&#...What's the coldest temp and longest ride you've been able to do? My LG's zipper just failed [post perfect timing!] and while they were good for about 1.5 hrs, I definitely would start suffering after that. Temps here can be 10-20F w/ windchill bringing it to 0-10F.Nicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-79931140246900403782009-12-10T09:12:28.249-05:002009-12-10T09:12:28.249-05:00i've used cheapo performance neoprene booties ...i've used cheapo performance neoprene booties for years. i spent $19 on them in 1994. Lasted until last year. Zipper broke. The toe on one of them was hacked due to the fact i mtn bike a lot in the winter. that's what beats them up. about 5 years ago, performance had a deal on them so i bought two pairs so i still have another in the closet which should get me to the point where i am retired and living in florida. i noticed that they are on sale now (or recently) for $19 still. wow. i'll use those with a pair of wool socks and i can rode in 14 degree weather for 3 hours with no problemo.bigCranknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-41777347662369217332009-12-09T00:06:49.590-05:002009-12-09T00:06:49.590-05:00The missus told me I've had my booties at leas...The missus told me I've had my booties at least 7 years, since I've never bought booties since we met. But, unbeknownst to her, I believe I forgot some booties in Florida in Jan 2004 (also forgot a really nice electric razor and I'm sure some other stuff). I had an extra pair in my gear bag "just in case". I broke them open in California in Feb 04, which was the next time I rode outside (apparently). So my current booties are 5 years, 10 months old (usage-wise).<br /><br />Anyway, these things are like another item I have, a Blackburn floor pump. That I've had since 2000? or earlier and have had basically no problems. I just misplace it sometimes, and the handle's plugs fall out.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430651087205849350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36139180.post-24190921550149346762009-12-08T21:42:01.475-05:002009-12-08T21:42:01.475-05:00Well, unlike you, I DO flagrantly spend money on b...Well, unlike you, I DO flagrantly spend money on bike apparel. I can't tell you how many times I've been duped into buying an article of bike clothing (mostly jackets) that don't work for me.<br /><br />I wish you had posted this two days earlier. My booties have just expired for at least 3 of the reasons you cite, after only 2 years. I just dropped some coin on new Gore 'Thermo' booties. I kid you not, my feet are the ONLY things that get cold during Winter rides. I can be sweating at 18F (stupid jackets) and my feet are frozen.slowroadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795601742511767328noreply@blogger.com