Originally Posted by
phillyrider
Steel wheels are not a problem in the rain. Wet trolley tracks are...I've spent the past 2-3 months getting over a broken elbow. I ride steel rims in the rain, in the dark, and in the light snow - yet somehow survive.
Like most things you figure out stopping distance & speed. It's what helmets are for...
Trolley tracks are a menace no matter what. I've managed to avoid wrecking on them so far, but I also haven't been riding much in Philly since I owned a road bike.
Also, upon bringing said road bike back to Philly, I discovered that the roads there are **** and fat tires are all that make them bearable.