IMO- you truly need a new bike.
Say sort of a knockabout bike ?
Something like a CrossCheck with a hub gear ?
Clearly something different in your stable,
the right tool for the job.
ps-
Next winter you will need to think of another new ride.
pps-
here is my excuse-
you see, my teenage son is going off to college in a few months,
he has been eyeing my utility bike for commuting about campus community.
so I really need a new bike, have a Waterford RST-14 in my sights.
Last edited by martianone; 02-02-08 at 12:41 PM.