Black ice go/no-go
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Black ice go/no-go
I was leaving the house this morning on bike. Temps at 21 F (-6 C). Nice sunny day, but when I looked down at the pavement, noted it was a lot darker than usual. I got off my bike and try to slide with my shoes. Seemed like a little black ice, but nothing major. I continued on slowly ( I have All Terreanasaurus knobby tires on my hybrid...).
Everything went OK, but I'm wondering what's your test for go/no-go?
Everything went OK, but I'm wondering what's your test for go/no-go?
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My test? With Nashbar studded winter tires, I've never had to no-go: they work well on ice. The only time I don't go is through packed snow pushed up by the plows, through which my tires will not float.
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Originally Posted by sringlee
With Nashbar studded winter tires, I've never had to no-go: they work well on ice.
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Originally Posted by gerv
Stopping is no issue either?
Any time temps are below freezing ice may be a problem. Melting snow, a water main leak, someone washing their car, etc., All can end up on the road and freeze. It probably more of a problem in the city but I find I always have to be on the look out.
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What kind of a jerk washes their car on their driveway when its below freezing?
My test is if I crash, its too slippery. No studded tires.
My test is if I crash, its too slippery. No studded tires.
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^^^ There was a unexplained ice patch in the curb lane near my workplace this morning that the town of Markham had already dumped a truckload of road salt on. It looked like the lawn sprinklers had come on overnight. Either way, I think by the time I got there the depth of the road salt was the biggest hazard.
I actually took the left hand lane and waved cars by in the right lane. They were briefly confused, but then co-operated nicely. Weird but true.
I actually took the left hand lane and waved cars by in the right lane. They were briefly confused, but then co-operated nicely. Weird but true.
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I do go/no go based on last night's weather. There are 2 bad sections of road that I either walk-it or scrap the entire ride.
Geek question: Do they make studded tires in 23 or 20X700. My fork won't take the big 2" widths and I'm not shell'n out more money for another bike.
Geek question: Do they make studded tires in 23 or 20X700. My fork won't take the big 2" widths and I'm not shell'n out more money for another bike.
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no go? Please explain this concept...
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Just put studs on CX bike today. Ice is now of little concern. Rotating mass is another matter at nearly 1kg/per tire.
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
My test is if I crash, its too slippery. No studded tires.
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Just put studs on CX bike today. Ice is now of little concern. Rotating mass is another matter at nearly 1kg/per tire.
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Originally Posted by Ritehsedad
I've been there!!
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Originally Posted by Shiznaz
What kind of a jerk washes their car on their driveway when its below freezing?
My test is if I crash, its too slippery. No studded tires.
My test is if I crash, its too slippery. No studded tires.
Craig