Originally Posted by
apricissimus
Just had my first experience ever with studded tires (Nokian W240). I knew it was going to be a bit tougher to ride, but I just got my butt whupped. I just rode 6 somewhat hilly miles, riding fixed with 76.5 gear inches (42x15). Yikes! I didn't know it was going to be as difficult as it was.
Lucky for my my commute is only about 5 miles each way. I have a flip/flop hub with a 17T freewheel on the other side. I don't know if I'll go that route, or just try to be a superhero this winter. I know the wind will be worse some days than it was today, and there will be deeper snow to ride through too.
Play it by ear I suppose.
Hi apricissimus,
Haven't seen any posts in a while; Happy New Year. As you recall. I also commute in Boston. I have found the roads pretty well-maintained on my routes, so I got the Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires, reputed to have less rolling resistance, which appears to be true. On the worst snow day, I got through about four inches worth of snow, but about six inches near the end of my commute was tough, and I've heard that's where the Nokians rule.