Mountain Biking - Got the bike ready for tomorrow's blizzard like conditions.

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Dannihilator
12-05-03, 06:04 PM
Got the studded tires on it, not too often, will be the first major snow ride this season. Now if I had a waterproof digital camera, I'd take pics. If I figure something out I'll take pics.

killerasp
12-05-03, 06:07 PM
Got the studded tires on it, not too often, will be the first major snow ride this season. Now if I had a waterproof digital camera, I'd take pics. If I figure something out I'll take pics.

did you make your own studded tires or did you buy them?
Dannihilator
12-05-03, 06:07 PM
Bought them.

killerasp
12-05-03, 06:08 PM
Bought them.

if you dont mind me asking...what kind?
Dannihilator
12-05-03, 06:10 PM
Nokian Hakka wxc 300's. Had to buy new ones today, the ones I had kicked the bucket.
Zin
12-05-03, 08:27 PM
Got the studded tires on it, not too often, will be the first major snow ride this season. Now if I had a waterproof digital camera, I'd take pics. If I figure something out I'll take pics.

Have fun!
We have had some great ICE BIKING out here in Montana so far this season!
Davek
12-05-03, 08:33 PM
I plan on going on a few local trails tommorow(I'm on long island). It should be crazy. Have fun!
bentrim
12-05-03, 08:37 PM
Would a studded tire -- maybe just on the back wheel -- help in extremely slippery conditions like riding over wet and slick roots, and logs?

OR am I just better off running conventional knobbies?
Zin
12-05-03, 08:44 PM
Would a studded tire -- maybe just on the back wheel -- help in extremely slippery conditions like riding over wet and slick roots, and logs?

OR am I just better off running conventional knobbies?

I would think they would offer some stability. Much like on ice. I have been told that if you are only going to run one studded tire placement on the front is perferred. Guess it gives you better control.

I don't run studs, even in icy conditions. I just run the normal knobbies. This mainly due to being a cheapskate. ;)

You may consider posting this specific question in the WINTER CYCLING forum.
bentrim
12-05-03, 11:21 PM
I guess the other issue is to not run studs which could chew up the logs and other obstacles that other MTB'ers were patient enough to set up.
wingsprint410
12-08-03, 05:35 PM
Oh man I do not miss that weather back east. Well it will be in the mid 70's today in Phoenix, and I am going to try out my new riding shorts ;-)

Just kidding around guys, have fun.