Originally Posted by
Noonievut
- the bike is only part of the spend...balaclava, warm gloves/mitts, shoes/boots with covers, etc, can add up, but you can purchase from shops other than lbs so lots of options (I mention this because you seem to be on a budget)
Luckily I've lots of experience with winter elsewhere (ice climbing, winter camping & skiing) so I am not concerned on the clothes front. I just don't want to put a lot of money into a winter bike.
Originally Posted by
Noonievut
- if you go ss can you get disk brakes? Someone with more knowledge can give options here
- I vote for buying a cross or road bike that is gently used...or a clear out of something with Tiagra like components...
If I get a replacement front fork with disc mounts I can put disc brakes on the front. Since SS doesn't need shifter, etc, a cheap long pull road lever will do. But the rear will still be rim brakes. To me the question is, how badly would I want disc brakes?