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12-03-14, 06:11 AM

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Robert C

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Originally Posted by PaulRivers

I will not ride in the winter when there's any chance of ice without studs. It's simply never, ever worth the risk for me. I mean 1 visit to the doctor is $200 right there, and that's more than a pair of tires cost. Now - not everyone does get injured, but - just not worth the risk for me. My uncle broke his hip riding and crashing this summer, and it was huge medical bills, godawful pain, etc. Nothing is risk free, but I don't see making my commute 5-10 minutes faster and saving $200 (or $100 depending on tire) to be worth it.

This is where I come from with studs also. It just isn't worth the risk. I don't do a lot of the stunt riding I used to do either. I have crashed on ice in the past and plan to avoid doing so in the future.

Last edited by Robert C; 12-03-14 at 12:35 PM.

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