Single Track Mind
Dyra, runt 2500-3000, men vad gosiga de verkar för vintercykling.
Single Track Mind
***45Nrth Wolvhammer First Test Ride Review***
It is sometimes cold in Sweden… Even if Stockholm is give or take only one third up the country when it comes to latitude…
I have been riding (fat biking on my Canyon Dude for the last few weeks since fresh snow have been falling about every other day for a while now) and although my Nortwave celsius 2012 are doing a great job for the fist 30 minutes of any ride or 90 minutes if the temperature doesn’t drop below -2°C or -3°C, anything 2 hours plus or even 30 minutes plus in the current ´-15°C -18°C is not comfortable at all.
The spot under my cleats become really painful from cold until it feels like the entire toe box is frozen!!!
So here comes the upgrade!
45Nrth Wolvhammer…
They arrived yesterday from Bike24.de and since the current weather is sunny with air temperature of -18°C and a ´feellike´of -24°C I though it would be a good day to give them a try since this is on the extreme edge of the recommended usage…Now they an be used on flats as well as with cleats and since I am on a hair tail I usually ride cleats….
Here are some pictures and the first impressions will follow in the comments later or tomorrow….
Meanwhile here are some data from 45Nrth websiteFEATURES
Waterproof-breathable membrane for moisture control, mid-calf height for weather protection and comfort, gaiter hook for fatbiking in deep snow and added insulation above the ankle
INSULATION
200g Primaloft®; aerogel insole under the foot
UPPER
100% full grain cowhide leather; 1680-denier ballistic nylon
OUTSOLE
Mountain rubber made by Vibram®, 2-bolt SPD-compatible or flat pedal
MIDSOLE
Fiberglass-injected nylon with high impact resistance
CLOSURE
Waterproof gusseted tongue with external cord lace and cinch lock
SIZES
Mens extra wide 38–50 (no size 49), full sizes only
LASTS
Extra-wide last with high-volume upper profile for extra insulation space on top of the foot
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE RANG
E0° (-18°C) to 25°F (-3°C)
