I rode my 07 sirrus with 700x35 studded tires in the serious ice and snow with few problems last year. Of course corrosion became a serious issue, even with daily baths. I love my Sirrus, and couldn't bear to do that again.

I would recommend a beater with cheap components, non home made tires (carbide studs are way hardier). I tried it last year for part of the year, and thats what I'm going with this year. This way, you wash the salt off the frame to keep it from rusting out, and replace the other stuff in the spring for not too much. With a little time and care invested you'll be pleasantly surprised how well even cheap components hold out.