Big front tire for winter bicycling
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Bikes: Felt F-70, Terry Madeleine, Novara Safari fully customized by me
Snowcat tires and rims are double width. They originally started by literally welding two rims together. You can find more about them at https://www.allweatersports.com/ and of course you can read more about that stuff at https://www.enteract.com/~icebike/
#3
I checked the winter site out,very good
I think that a wide front tire and a lot of care is whats needed to bicycle in the winter time.I usually wait till about -5 or under-10 before I go for my run in the winter time.
Usually there are warm days every month
I think that a wide front tire and a lot of care is whats needed to bicycle in the winter time.I usually wait till about -5 or under-10 before I go for my run in the winter time.
Usually there are warm days every month
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From: Minneapolis
Bikes: A lot: Raliegh road bike, 3 fixed gears, 2 single speeds, 3 Cannondales, a couple of Schwinns
You don't really need a wider tyre, lower the pressure and you get a wider purchase. You could get studded tyres too, I've used all of the above, and they all work. I did take a spill two winters ago and was out for two weeks with a bruised tail bone.
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From: Hamilton, Ottawa, Maberly, Apsley, Ontario
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Chip, if you haven't already, check out icebike . They have info on making your own studded tires, but I think the general consensus is to buy them, as the homemade ones don't last long riding on pavement.
I'm buying some for my commuter for this winter. A special wider front wheel seems like an awful lot of trouble - Is it worth it??
I'm buying some for my commuter for this winter. A special wider front wheel seems like an awful lot of trouble - Is it worth it??
#8
Thanks to all that responded I know the answer is probably studded tire for the front.I seem to be managing anyway with just regular tires,has I bicycle in winter whenever the temps are around -5 or warmer





