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Community => Non-Thorn Related => Topic started by: lewisnoble on December 05, 2006, 06:56:10 pm

Title: Keeping feet dry
Post by: lewisnoble on December 05, 2006, 06:56:10 pm

I can't be the only peson with this problem . . .

I normally ride in cold wet weather with tights and use toeclips, not SPDs making overshoes difficult, I think  - so the water runs down my legs straight into my shoes . . .

Is this something that just has to be put up with??  Or does anyone have any bright ideas??

Lewis

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: stutho on December 06, 2006, 03:10:05 am

First thing to try is to extend your front mudguard flap. (And if you don't have a mudguard etc...) There are plans on the web (http://"http://www.phred.org/~alex/bikes/fendermudflap.html").

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: Swislon on December 06, 2006, 06:31:11 am

Nice mudflap stutho and in St George colours as well.

I use SPD shoes and overshoes. Can you not get a larger size overshoe than you'd normally take ? You need something that forms a seal round your ankles or water will find a way in.

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: stutho on December 07, 2006, 07:49:20 am

A better example (rear only)
 click me (http://"http://www.bicycletouring101.com/getimage.php?w=800&o=no&i=JamieDIYMudflap.jpg")

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: john28july on December 07, 2006, 09:57:00 am

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Originally posted by lewisnoble

I can't be the only peson with this problem . . .

I normally ride in cold wet weather with tights and use toeclips, not SPDs making overshoes difficult, I think  - so the water runs down my legs straight into my shoes . . .

Is this something that just has to be put up with??  Or does anyone have any bright ideas??

Lewis

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Hello,
When I used Toe straps and clips I found a pair of AGU Sport gaiters were quite useful. They can be found on Ebay!
John.
www.pbase.com/john28july

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: Froggy on January 11, 2007, 10:53:30 am

SealSkinz make some fantastic waterproof socks!
They beat overshoes and even Gore-Tex footwear hands (or feet?) down!
Give em a try!
http://www.sealskinz.com/

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: lewisnoble on January 12, 2007, 05:00:50 pm

Thanks, Froggy - I have seen these in outdoor pursuit shops and wondered about them . . . I can feel another visit coming on.  

I have been out on the bike today, and the main problem has not been cold or wet, but wind - terrible gales swirling round buildings . .  I got off and walked in the end, the first time I have had to do that for ages.  

Lewis

Title: Re: Keeping feet dry
Post by: hux on January 14, 2007, 05:27:27 pm

I've used Sealskins for years,no matter how saturated my shoes get my feet remain toasty