First commute in the snow this year, first commute on studded tires!
Wow, what a difference. Totally comfortable riding through snow/packed ice in the city with traffic. Honestly shocked at how good traction was. When it's cold...I'm never getting out of the saddle and hammering or anything...so I think I can say traction will never be a determining factor for my riding this winter. Very excited.
Now I need to sort out fenders for my 26" winter beater bike...I have a wet butt