How do I modify a road bike for winter?
10-16-17, 12:39 PM
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Assuming you have ACTUAL winter...and it's not just a wee bit cold, seriously consider getting a dedicated winter bike if you have a nicer road bike, and your streets get salt. The bike WILL get trashed, unless you religiously clean it after every ride. Even then....it might get rusty.
If you're going to be out under 30 degrees or so...balaclava and ski goggles. Your eyes will tear up without them.
Widest tires you can fit...there will be potholes you can't see. If your routes routinely ice up completely, think about studded tires, but that's an extreme measure.
If you're going to be out under 30 degrees or so...balaclava and ski goggles. Your eyes will tear up without them.
Widest tires you can fit...there will be potholes you can't see. If your routes routinely ice up completely, think about studded tires, but that's an extreme measure.
Zip ties keep them from falling off in case the clips become dislodged. So far no issues, and I've had them since last February, the day after this happened:
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10-19-17, 08:26 AM
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I ride all year round and live in Boston. You need a mountain bike for wet slippery roads. My rode bike is for dry pavement days like summer,fall and spring. I just bought a trek caliber 9.7 specifically for winter riding and feel it was worth the money. I use 3 bikes; mountain,hybrid and road bike for different weather conditions.
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