Originally Posted by
electrik
I certainly didn't say studded tires aren't worth it on black ice. The problem is cyccommute seems to want to tell people crashing while clipped in, rag dolling around and holding onto the bicycle is safest(post #5). That is the only point worth "harping" on because it's hogwash.
I'm with electrik. Cycocommute's contrarian nature is leading him to give REALLY POOR ADVICE in this thread.
Platform pedals and studded tires, people. if you have any concerns at all, it's better to run studs.
I like having two identical wheelsets for the off season commuter - one with studs- with cassette installed, switching out wheels for studded tires takes less than 5 minutes in the morning if you have any concerns at all.
i'd rather be slightly slower and have the security of studs, then be on the bike as ice forms around your commute as it gets dark.
My advice if you're riding into a patch of black ice without studs? both feet on the ground, straddling bike, get low and loose. 4 points of contact. it's like glissading with a bike between your legs.