Originally Posted by
tjspiel
With either bike I'd get studded tires.
Although this goes against popular opinion here in the winter forum, I don't think studs are necessary for a 3-mile commute in the city. I've been riding ssfg in the winter, no studs, on city streets and haven't had a problem. On the rare days when the plows can't plow fast enough is the only time it might be nice, but for those few days the tires would be a waste of money to me.
Just thought I'd throw the other side of that out there.