A little tip!

[DWiggy]

Just a little tip but you probably all know this!

In the rain without a front mug guard your feet get soaked even with overshoes on (I only have a rear guard fitted), I've discovered this little cheap trick that keep my feet absolutely dry even when my over shoes are sopping wet and thought I'd share! obviously fitting a front guard would be just a good but I don't have a spare £30+ for the raceblades just yet.

Here it is, just lay (don't stretch) a piece of cling film over the top of your shoe covering the front, top and part of the ankle then put on your overshoe this will hold it in place, there your done!
My feet never overheat and feel absolutely fine, and more importantly my shoes stay nice and dry!

Tip: Keep using the same cling film, it works even better once the static has completely discharged from them.

 

[Koga]

Good tip, I use cling film to water proof my lights, especially the one suffering from direct spray

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[roadrash]

stretch cling film over the toilet.........................

 

[gaz]

Tip, if you don't want to get wet feet, buy a bike which can take real mudguards. They offer much better coverage than race blades.

 

[biggs682]

good tip re rear lights

 

[downfader]

I have a front 'guard but it still flicks a little up for some reason. I think its just the depth of the puddles here.

 

[Cupra]

I thought most lights were waterproof then I had loads of switch problems after a heavy rain once. I will be using the cling film now.

 

[Keith Oates]

That's one tip I will remember and use, Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I have a front 'guard but it still flicks a little up for some reason. I think its just the depth of the puddles here.

Just fit a mudflap, I've just put a new one on my fixed, blue peter job, made from part of an old washing up bottle.

 

[EltonFrog]

Good tips, thanks.

 

[PoliceMadAd]

I've decided to start using my football astroturf trainers when I'm cycling, as they're made of a plasticy type material, so water runs off and easy to wipe mud etc off

 

[Sara_H]

Good tip, I use cling film to water proof my lights, especially the one suffering from direct spray View attachment 31420 :

Thats a very good idea!

 

[Leodis]

Messing about putting overshoes on is a pain in the ass never mind cling filming my shoes as well... Easier to buy Northwave winter shoes

 

[Koga]

Thats a very good idea!

Thanks, saves me buying a new light every second weekend (in autumn !).

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Cling filmed my lights yesterday, now I need something to protect the cling film, it is absolutely filthy after the ride in this morning