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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by airmaz
It is supposed to be in the 40's tomorrow morning, but it would be in the 70's coming home.

What do you consider too cold? It takes me about an hour to get to work.

Depends. In spring I find myself riding in when it's in the 20's, so long as it gets into the 40's for the ride home. In the fall I usually stop riding in when it drops into the low 30's. I don't wear chaps or heated clothing.
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Tripper
17 deg is about the coldest I've ridden in. The secret is in layers. 17 degrees at 0'Dark:30 then 80 degrees at 1:00pm and 3000 ft elevation change.
Same here. I layer up and hit the road.
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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My coldest is 26 degrees. I participate in meals on wheels every Thanksgiving, the bikes escort cages to elderly people homes and we give them Thanksgiving dinner, I'd ride if it was 10 degrees, these elderly folks look forward to seeing the bikes each Thanksgiving.
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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I can't believe these temps I'm hearing......

If it drops under 70* we get cold!

Alright Already!!! I'M A CANDY-***!

Being born & raised in FLORIDA has me spoiled......The ONLY thing that keeps me off my DELUXE is the rain, and I have a good warning because I can look out over the beach and see the "boomers" rollin' in........
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Too cold for me when I get iceicles on my goatee, or when the council has put grit & salt down. F**k's the bike up something rotten.
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Miami Cruzer
I can't believe these temps I'm hearing......

If it drops under 70* we get cold!

Alright Already!!! I'M A CANDY-***!

Being born & raised in FLORIDA has me spoiled......The ONLY thing that keeps me off my DELUXE is the rain, and I have a good warning because I can look out over the beach and see the "boomers" rollin' in........
OK now I'm green with envy or the "blue monster" has reared it's ugly head, jealousy..or sumtin like dat....
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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I am not sure yet but plan to test it this winter lol

It was about 52 this morning when I left with just a light jacket and light gloves and I felt good so we will see as it gets colder.

I did start looking for a full face helmet and some better gloves though.
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Was 42 this mornin at 5:30 commin to work.. was 66 when I went ta lunch..
 
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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It has to be above 20 degrees, and if below freezing it has to be dry. Heated clothing helps a lot if you're thinking of extending your season
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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I've ridden as low as 24, and have to say it was pretty cold, and I don't get cold easy.
 



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