Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 821
Likes: 158
From: Ottawa, Canada
Bikes: Raleigh Classic 15, 84; Miyata 912, 85; Miyata Ridge Runner SE, 85; Miyata 610, 86; Miyata 100M, 86; Miyata Valley Runner, 88; Miyata Triple Cross, 89; GT Karakoram, 90; Miyata Elevation 300, 91; Marinoni Touring, 95; Long Haul Trucker, 2013
Sometimes you just have to walk a bit. Rough ice underneath loose snow is a tough go.
I have 2 winter bikes. My "fair weather" winter bike has Continental Top Contact Winters for clear cold days.
But most days I ride with studded tires (2" Marathon Winters). I find they carry me through most things in a Canadian winter. In a city, most riding, most days, is on pavement—even in winter. But one usually have to deal with some ruts, some slush and some patches of ice.
For daily riding I think I'd find a fat bike to be a bit much.
Last edited by John Nolan; 12-13-17 at 08:52 PM.