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Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Originally Posted by
irclean
Yes, those are metal studs. Steel, with hardended carbide pins, to be exact. They will bite into ice but will not be damaged by bare pavement - they will be pushed back into the tire and pop out again, ready for the next patch of ice.
..and they are mighty effective. This is my 3rd winter with Nokians and I am stable and confident as can be under most conditions. I really enjoy riding with them.
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