Originally Posted by
scoatw
The weather in D.C. is similar to ours in central Ohio. You can always count on at least one or two heavy snowfalls. I find the different variety in gears to be an advantage when riding in bad weather.
This is true - I have dealt with it (sort of) by having two separate rear singlespeed wheels with different tooth counts and tires: one for regular icy or hardpack conditions, and one for the occasional heavy snowfall day. It's probably overkill but I like it.
