Originally Posted by
Smaug1
You might consider a fat tire eBike for the future. I commute year-round here in Wisconsin. I ride more often in the winter than in the spring, as I prefer riding in a little snow than in rain. (a lot of snow is something different)
On a multi-use path (MUP) this past winter. 26x4" tires at about 15 psi for this.
Tires were at 5 psi for this MTB trail.
You could bike commute daily with such a rig; it would pay for itself
quickly.
I calculated that for my commuter eBike, which cost $2300 new, it would pay for itself in 3 years if I commute on it 3 days per week and do one shopping trip per week on it.
I have a lot of bikes & eBikes, but this is my most popular commuter, it will probably take 5 years.
I use studded tires whenever the conditions call for it and I don't have a problem riding in snow or ice on a regular bike, Been riding all year round for 17 years. Bicycles have their limitations and I am willing to accept those limitations . There are some winter days where the snow is too much or the wind is too strong and I don't have a problem driving on those says. I don't bike commute to save money and I don't bike commute to prove how hardcore I am, I bike commute just for fun, exercise and enjoyment. I am also not interested in fat bikes or electric assist bikes at this point because a regular bike is good enough for me.