Originally Posted by
mcours2006
I had taken out my winter studded beast this morning. I thought I'd take it out and ride it for a couple of hours to iron out any issues and to get saddle time. That lasted all of five minutes when I remembered how much I hated riding on studs.
But it's ready when I need it.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
…We had an early snowfall, then rain on Friday (11-16). I’m considering putting on my studded tires today, weeks earlier than usual, but I don’t think I have the time to do so today.
Not to dispute your preferences, but I have posted:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
...I have 30 C Schwalbe Marathon studded tires, the narrowest I know of. I've not had a significant snow challenge with them since I ride well-plowed roads, but the previous (?) 35 C tires were good up to about 3 inches of new snow.
I really like the Schwalbe tires because I don't seem to feel the increased rolling resistance many claim for more aggressively treaded studded tires.
….
Here in Rochester, at least along my commute, there's always ice that miraculously didn't get salted…
Broken bones would keep me off the bike for weeks while they mend
I wish I had mine today for 5-10 minutes for the icy patches I hit (see above),but with the warmth they would have overkill for 90% of my ride…
I looked at the upcoming forecast for this week:rain on Monday and Tuesday, with low tmperatures, 20-24° F (-7 to -4° C) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Since this weekend is my only chance before then to mount the studded tires, I will try to do so.
I only have one beater bike.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
...As a busy early morning commuter, it’s just too much trouble to change tires with the weather.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 11-17-18 at 12:04 PM.