Originally Posted by
NoRacer
Hey Andy! Nice to hear from you.
You may want to check the Winter forum for an answer to your question.
I haven't tried studded tires, yet, but maybe in the future. The bike I'll be building up should be able to take the studded tires that I mistakenly bought a couple of years ago. How's that for bassackwards? Tires first, then bike.
NR,
The Ridley looks like one serious piece of machinery. Should give you a very versatile, durable and responsive all-arounder.
Looks good too!
Rode my Schwalbe studs in to work today, and I can without question attest to the fact that this ride would not have been possible without them. Since the rail trail is now covered in 18 inches of snow, I had to re-route to the back roads up in the hills above Glen Rock which are still 70 - 80% snow covered. Took me some extra commute time, but the tires worked. Slow, but still faster than cross country skiing!
Andy