Longtail Vs Snow
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Longtail Vs Snow
figured i'd post here also as how it handled and stuff, So, we had a nice snow fall and the only bike rideable was my newest yet old longtail bike, so I used it, I found that a long tail is quite fun in the snow, maybe a studded front wheel will help but it works quite well, it's my new winter ride.
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My X is my winter bike as it has the best fenders for rain, snow and SLUSH. It has Schwalbe Big Apples tires until winter time. I usually just put a knobby on the front and that works for my snow conditions. The longer wheelbase works well for when a "controlled slide" happens.
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I'm curious about how mine is going to handle the snow. We got dumped on this morning, but I had to drive to bring in my recycling . Trying to get a roommate, so the garage full of cardboard had to go and the longbike doesn't have its rack built just yet. I've got studded tires front and back and nice fenders, so I've got my fingers crossed.
I wonder if putting wheels on the sides of the rack (training wheel style) would make the bike as stable as a trike in slippery conditions?
I wonder if putting wheels on the sides of the rack (training wheel style) would make the bike as stable as a trike in slippery conditions?
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I'm curious about how mine is going to handle the snow. .... I've got studded tires front and back and nice fenders, so I've got my fingers crossed.
I wonder if putting wheels on the sides of the rack (training wheel style) would make the bike as stable as a trike in slippery conditions?
I wonder if putting wheels on the sides of the rack (training wheel style) would make the bike as stable as a trike in slippery conditions?
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My thoughts exactly. In years past, my only problem has been riding over refrozen slush that forms mini ice canyons in the streets. That can get a bit hairy, but heck, what else are helmets for.
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studs will handle that too
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I rode my Big Dummy recently on a packed snow trail. It was fine except for steeper climbs where I had some issues getting traction on the rear wheel. I am running 2.0" XRs so they aren't super aggressive. A MTB knobby or studded knobby would help and some weight on the back end would also help - the proverbial sand bag in the trunk I guess...
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Been riding a while in the snow now with mine and year, they need a push going up some hills and the rear wheel spins easy, I'm actualy wondering if I praticed enough I could do dounuts on this bike lol Alast its broken right now, Rear wheel came loose and shifter wanted to be friends with the spokes lol, Remember boys and girls, Be sure to check those quick releases.