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Old 12-10-12 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dramiscram
I have DIY studded 26 x 1.75 and really tried them in the snow and slush this morning and I managed an average of 12.5 mph (20 km/h) but mostly on wet pavement, there's no way I could go 7.5 mph in that kind of snow
Did you ever tried those tire on dry pavement? just to see what pace you can keep?
I've commuted with it many times. Generally in the summer/dry pavement I run different tires with a less aggressive tread pattern and at a higher pressure (Big Fat Larry's) than I am currently (Bud and Lou's). The bike is a lot faster than one would assume. I'd say on my commute I average 14-15 mph with the BFL's. Off road on single track it's remarkably fast.
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