Share your knowledge using a trike on ice!
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Share your knowledge using a trike on ice!
I'm getting too old to risk going down on ice--injuries take too long to heal. Also we don't have long enough periods of ice to develop second-nature unconscious skills here. I did okay a few days ago on my MTB (no studs) in some bits of ice (caught myself when the front started to slide, got through some climbing with rear-tire slippage under power), but I felt I didn't want to do much of this, particularly because I like riding longer routes, where I finish up exhausted, and reaction-reflexes are gone.
I've been thinking about trying a tadpole trike. Does anyone do this? Studded tires for trikes? Recommendations are most welcome.

I've been thinking about trying a tadpole trike. Does anyone do this? Studded tires for trikes? Recommendations are most welcome.
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From: Erie, PA
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I have considered getting a trike for my winter riding next year. However, the limited tracks available when the snow comes fast concerns me. I barely can make it through on my mountain bike. I'm afraid the level of effort have one or 2 wheels in the slush may be too high to really go anywhere.
I too would like to hear from some people who have actually done this.
I too would like to hear from some people who have actually done this.
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I just made 2 20-inch studded tires for my tadpole trike, and a 26 inch studded for the rear.
I'll be putting them on soon, I'm planning on riding some creeks and ponds next week.
I'll be putting them on soon, I'm planning on riding some creeks and ponds next week.
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The knock against trikes in winter are that you've got an extra tire to push through the snow, they're wider so it's hard to find a good line, they're lower and not as visible, and there's no commercially available studded tires (as far as I know).
I have to say though that the ability to stay upright in virtually all conditions is a big plus.
I have to say though that the ability to stay upright in virtually all conditions is a big plus.
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