Comments on PedalTheOcean.com: Grizzlies and a freeprop

knees: I usually wear something on my legs, but it...

2008-06-16T07:19:00.000-06:00

knees: I usually wear something on my legs, but it wasn't that cold aside from when we got to the top. Oh, and in the pelting rain on the way down.

temper: yes, you are correct about welding spring steel. Once I test the set-up (length, angle, curve, freehub, etc) I will get Manny to machine some proper hardware for connecting the spring steel shaft to the prop hardware and the freeprop.

In regard to Adrian's comment, it is important to ...

2008-06-16T06:16:00.000-06:00

In regard to Adrian's comment, it is important to keep your knees covered. My rule of thumb (completely undocumented) is keep em covered below 70F when biking and 50F when running. It's important to do this when you're young because the problems don't show up until later in life - like past your 60's. I learned this from a 75-year old who was a great long-distance runner (having started a age

now that by welding the spring steel shaft you hav...

2008-06-15T22:55:00.000-06:00

now that by welding the spring steel shaft you have? ruined its temper, don't you? have to re-heat treat at least the welded section? to avoid failure.

I see on your video you're up above the snowline w...

2008-06-15T21:40:00.000-06:00

I see on your video you're up above the snowline with bare legs.

Don't you get cold knees?

I'm always getting told by more experienced cyclists than me that I need to cover up my knees when training in winter (I'm in New Zealand) otherwise I'll get knee problems.

I haven't covered up and haven't had any problems - be interested to here your experiences?