Originally Posted by
Fynn
For me it's the same as a summer mountain bike with a couple exeptions. 1.studs when icy. 2. platform pedals in snow and when below comfortable temps (around 20F) for clipless shoes. I don't ride in slushy conditions. Riding a bike in slush is not fun or practical for me. I prefer frozen hard pack. If snow is real deep or it is slushy there are better ways to get around then on a bike.
In contrast, I love slush (easy to ride through) and won't go out in the snow
without my clipless pedals.
This is the interesting thing about winter riding, every equipment choice you make seems to have an opposite choice that works just as well, at least for somebody.