For what it’s worth, the rolling resistance of the studs and low pressure compared to slicks was way less than I thought on pavement. Yeah, it’s noticeable, but in the context of winter clothes/gloves/goggles/biking safely/traffic going a bit slower, I don’t really notice it.

Im sure switching back to slicks in the spring will be freeing, along with shedding some of the winter gear, but I’m just gonna ride my studs until I know I won’t hit black ice. After all, we’re commuting, not racing

On a different note, any good rim brake pad choices? I’m thinking I’ll just do Salmons unless someone has a better recommendation (I’m pretty sure the pads I have are original/hard af).