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Forum: Winter Cycling
11-28-10, 11:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Update: I bought a set of Nokian W240 for my...

Update:

I bought a set of Nokian W240 for my CX bike so I now have practical comparisons & observations between the Nokian W240 and Schwalbe Marathon Winter. Take this with a grain of salt though,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-18-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

I have a narrow trunk box between my panniers...

I have a narrow trunk box between my panniers with a PB SuperFlash hanging off of it. Next time you see me, shout out "Tequila!", it'll be cool to chat with you. That weir construction has taken a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-17-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Hey coldfeet, Nice to see another White Hat...

Hey coldfeet,

Nice to see another White Hat on the forum. :beer:

I live in the Panorama Hills and commute to the Foot Hills Industrial Park along the Nose Creek & Canal MUP in the summer. If...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-16-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

OK. Tire review time; We had 3" of snow on...

OK. Tire review time;

We had 3" of snow on Tuesday and another 3" on Wednesday with an assortment of winter temperatures, ideal to test the Schwalbe Marathon Winters 700c X 35. I changed over to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-22-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Hey Scummer, Its good to hear from you, its...

Hey Scummer,

Its good to hear from you, its been a while. :)

The Germany opportunity was put on hold last October when the economy started to slide into the tank and has been canceled now that...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-18-09, 10:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

I recieved my Schwalbe Marathom Winters 700c x...

I recieved my Schwalbe Marathom Winters 700c x 35mm today. They lack the shear aggression of my Nokian Extreme 294s but they are definatley going to role with much less resistance. The tread on these...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-13-09, 10:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Hey Runawaymachine, I agree, Nokian &...

Hey Runawaymachine,

I agree, Nokian & Schwalbe makes the best winter tires, hands down. I don't beleive you can go wrong with either company. It was a toss up between the two for me, thus the post...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-12-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

I pulled the trigger on the Schwalbe Marathon...

I pulled the trigger on the Schwalbe Marathon Winter tonight but got the 700c X 35mm because fender clearance on the 40mm might be very tight. I doubt that the 35mm or 40mm would have much...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-11-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Thanks again for your input, it looks like 35 psi...

Thanks again for your input, it looks like 35 psi is the ticket for snowy / icy days and run them with more when the roads are dry and clear.
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-11-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

I considered the Nokian M & G because they looked...

I considered the Nokian M & G because they looked like they could do the job but they're only available in 26". I need 700c

http://static2.biketiresdirect.com/imagesProduct/nomtg-1.jpg
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-10-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Hi Paul & crew, Thanks for your replies, I'm...

Hi Paul & crew,

Thanks for your replies, I'm very interested in your impressions on the Marathon's handling on glare ice / hard packed snow ice when tire pressures are varied between the maximum...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-07-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Hey Jason, I also have the option of working...

Hey Jason,

I also have the option of working from my home and do it about twice a week. I only show up at the office because I get to commute on my bike or to attend a meeting that I need to be...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-05-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,377
Posted By Tequila Joe

Schwalbe Marathon Winter 240 vs. Nokian Hakkapellitta W240

I got a Rocky Mountain Metropolis for winter commuting, it will be my first winter on 700c tires. I commuted on 26" Nokian Extreme 294's for the last 2 years. While the traction was superb; the...
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