Originally Posted by gokiburi
does anyone use frame-saver?? argh.. i really should just get a winter ride.
I just wax the beater with Turtle Wax, which is like $5 at Canadian Tire.
You could also invest the time in making some home-made studdies, which are cheap and have been working out well for me (though I chose a minimal amount of studdage, because I am fairly confident in my winter handling afer 5+ years without any form of studded tire -- fallen only twice, and those were both due to cars nearly clipping me).
Icebike.org has directions, if you're interested.
On a general note, it would be wicked to meet up in Toronto -- Critical Mass seems to lure some of us out, and it's a nice informal thing each month. Perhaps some sort of clothing or symbol to ensure we all know who's who?