Hi,
Thanks for the replies. Please let me respond:
• I ride non-studded knobby tires.
• The tires are fully inflated.
• My non-winter bike is a Surly LHT with smooth tires.
• The air temperature usually runs between 18F and 25F when I ride.
• I live next to Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• I have a bad knee so my riding is usually a bit slow even on the road bike.
• I experimented with riding on the middle front chainring but that limited my ability to use a range of cogs on the rear cassette & still ride comfortably. I should explain that I prefer to maintain a high cadence to avoid straining a very shakey knee ☹
• Typically, local plowing where I ride is poor so I bought knobby tires to cope with snow. However, the local roads are surprisingly clear now.
Does the above change anyone’s recommendations or suggest solutions?
Please let me know.
Best,
Neil