Hey guys, I really appreciate your input!

It has given me incite into what I should look for/go about doing during the winter months.
I'm used to the cold due to my years of hockey, it's just the imminent facts that my trek 1.1 will not support studded tires. So I either have to get another bike or settle for a trainer, right?

Being that I'm a college student (with sufficient funds for beer and books, haha) I don't think a new expensive bike would fit my predicament.
Although @tsl, your bikes are magnificent, and I would love to have a setup like yours in the future for winter riding; I don't see myself being able to upgrade to the Portland series that you've explained. (Just yet!)

I understand that the best way to combat the cold is to wear layers, but I was concerned with the problems that arise with people during the winter months, and their bikes with the snow/ etc. But this is my first winter, I'm concerned to bring my roadie out during the slushy road seasons and such. I think if i could get a cheap mtb or cyclo-x, that would save me some trouble.

In conclusion, I think that the inside trainer may be the best way to go because it is cheaper than buying a new/used bike. Although I may take my roadie out when the conditions are right.


I really appreciate your thoughts, it's good to know that other people out there have the same questions/answers as me.

Again,

Thanks and Cheers.

John.