Sticky Throttle on First Commute

[geeeyejo1]

Well took my maiden commuting voyage this AM - 14 Degrees F in NJ/NYC - I had the proper gear - Columbia Ski Jacket, multiple layers of performance nylon, nylon longjohns and flannel lined jeans, Snowboarding Helmet and googles - i was actually pretty toasty - even at 25mph. Funny thing, with gloves the only part of my body that got cold was my throttle thumb! I guess from the pressure on the throttle cutting a little circulation. When I reached NYC, after the bike endured 30 minutes on the rear deck of the SI Ferry - I noticed that the throttle was sticking when I applied it. I was able to easily pull up on it with my thumb while riding but a bit of a pain. Now indoors it is fine again.
Assume this is just a super cold weather issue? Anything I can use to lubricate for better cold weather performance?

 

[Ykick]

I find myself using Armor All to lube plastic stuff and even chains lately. But, with thumb throttles gotta make sure your handlebar grip's NOT acting as a friction stop - pushing up against the rotating part of the throttle.

Pretty cold last night - I rode from midtown to Queens about 10pm. Maybe do a show & tell sometime? Enjoy the ride, looks like a smart build.

 

[geeeyejo1]

I find myself using Armor All to lube plastic stuff and even chains lately. But, with thumb throttles gotta make sure your handlebar grip's NOT acting as a friction stop - pushing up against the rotating part of the throttle.

Pretty cold last night - I rode from midtown to Queens about 10pm. Maybe do a show & tell sometime? Enjoy the ride, looks like a smart build.

Thanks! - no interference from the grip it is totally clear - appears to be just an effect of the cold. I give you a lot of credit going from Midtown to Queens in this cold! What did you take 59th street bridge? HAd to be even colder at that height over the East River!

 

[Ykick]

Yes, 59th St bridge. Sometimes, even when the bike path's closed. I think I have one of those trips on video from this past summer?

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44843

Watching for snow tonight. Forecast has it starting around the time I head into city and since they don't seem to plow the bike path much it can be very dangerous once a glaze builds up on the path.