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Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:29 pm
by Smaug
Were your knees too cold even with proper riding pants? That's the first line of defense. They also make "scooter skirts" if you're not too proud.
I do understand though, that's it's A Different Kind of Cold up in Canada.
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:03 pm
by ScottDR
Hey there. I have to admit I was only wearing heavyweight denim. But I have knee issues including a large portion of meniscus removed on my left side 17 months ago and the right is not great. Getting old and arthritis sucks!
But they are easy on and off and not even any marks left behind so I'm happy.
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:55 pm
by you you
ScottDR wrote:Hey there. I have to admit I was only wearing heavyweight denim. But I have knee issues including a large portion of meniscus removed on my left side 17 months ago and the right is not great. Getting old and arthritis sucks!
But they are easy on and off and not even any marks left behind so I'm happy.
Your pants?
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:53 pm
by ScottDR
LOL, no. I meant the panels
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:35 pm
by JohnL
My titanium knee doesn't get cold, the real one does
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:37 pm
by homie
<------ I don't wear pants
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:31 pm
by you you
homie wrote:<------ I don't wear pants
Me neither. Wingtip gets cold.
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:28 pm
by ScottDR
JohnL: honestly? If so, that's a plus for when I finally get new knees! My refurbished one was absolutely pain and cold free for 15 months. Unfortunately that is now over.
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:44 pm
by Mel46
I am not going to get any bionic parts. When I wear out I am going to ride my pcx up onto an iceberg, build a fire, and wait for a passing Polar Bear...all this from the sunny southern part of the U.S.A. because I don't like cold. !!
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:37 pm
by ScottDR
Mel: understood. I grew up south of Winnipeg (was never cold there) lived in the desert for 5 years, got bad heart stroke my first summer... I'll take the southern Ontario mild winters anytime
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Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:56 am
by masator
ScottDR wrote:Hi all,
I decided to do something about my old knees not liking being blasted by air at near freezing temps(as I am 6ft tall).
I have seen a picture of black coroplast being used on ecommoder, but thought of a slightly different way. I used 5mm thick Plexiglas I had sitting around. I then made a cardboard pattern and cut the Plexiglas. Next sanded the edges down some and covered them with electrical tape to protect the bike's finish while attached. I purchased some black vinyl from a sign shop to somewhat match the bike's colour. Unfortunately I didn't have time to mix up some soapy water and do the job bubble free. But I applied the vinyl and overlapped it to the back/bike side. Then used wide scraps to attach the new aero bits on the bottom and top edges. Oh, and I used a wax and grease remover on the bike to promote adhesion. It works great on my occasional rides to Hamilton about an hour and a half ride on back roads.
It's still too early to tell about fuel economy changes. But I'll report back when I have confirmed. My first trip back from Hamilton I fought a 60km/hour headwind so not a good indicator.
I am using those
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxford-Chill ... 1313808863, they are very thin but doing an extremely good job. If I wear the waterproofs over the jeans I can ride at under 5 degrees without problems.
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 4:05 am
by ScottDR
Wow, great find! I appreciate you sharing.
Cheers!
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:16 am
by Oldie
Why not try a simple, inexpensive, leg cover / bib? Much easier to use than a full scooter skirt.
https://www.motocard.com/en/thermal/tuc ... gLGn_D_BwE
Re: Knees were too cold...
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:34 am
by ScottDR
Wow! Awesome product as well.
Cheers!