It wasn't the big test I was looking for, but it was a good test. This morning it snowed here again, a nice powdery snow that makes me wish I was strapping on skis instead of a bike helmet. On the main roads there had been enough traffic to melt the small amount that had fallen at that point, so there was some water on the pavement. I wore NO rain pants.
The result? My Planet Bike Freddy Fender Hardcore fenders kept me dry. No problems whatsoever! SUCCESS! Now I realize that this isn't the same as a rainstorm, but it's a start. My pants are dry and I didn't have to wear rain pants to accomplish this. So far, it's two thumbs up for my new fenders.
And when I got to work, I had a lady sort of watching me as I put on my lock and removed my lights from the bike and was heading inside... as I got closer she asked "So, what's it like riding a bike in the snow?" We chatted a bit about tires and traction and she seemed amenable to the idea. I doubt I'll have another bike commuter in our office any time soon but you never know.
The result? My Planet Bike Freddy Fender Hardcore fenders kept me dry. No problems whatsoever! SUCCESS! Now I realize that this isn't the same as a rainstorm, but it's a start. My pants are dry and I didn't have to wear rain pants to accomplish this. So far, it's two thumbs up for my new fenders.
And when I got to work, I had a lady sort of watching me as I put on my lock and removed my lights from the bike and was heading inside... as I got closer she asked "So, what's it like riding a bike in the snow?" We chatted a bit about tires and traction and she seemed amenable to the idea. I doubt I'll have another bike commuter in our office any time soon but you never know.
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