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10-07-17 | 11:06 AM

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BobbyG

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Originally Posted by gregf83

i wouldn't want to rely on one winter tire. I use studs if there's ice but avoid them if at all possible. Best if you can have two bikes or at least a set of extra wheels to swap when you need to. 19 miles is a pretty long commute on studs. They're quite a bit slower than decent tires.

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