I spent years trying to find the perfect winter bike and, after years of failing, here’s what I came up with: A list of things that work for me.
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41 Comments
Best vid. Could be longer. But good start for idea
Good tips, but I especially like the last one. The key is to just get out on your bike, whatever bike it is. Also, take care of your bike.
Hey Tom, love your videos! Maritime winter cyclist here. I haven't been super diligent in maintaining my bike this winter and a lot of the components are rusting, especially the chain. Do you have any recommendations for components like the carbon belt that won't rust and are also not too heavy on cost?
Nice bike , unik and good tips, i like that..please bike come here tom.!! 😂 ( Joke )
Hmmm, I may have the Gates belt on my bicycle much too taut! Great, concise video Tom, and yes Calgary uses a crazy amount of salt on the pathways!
I have the same bike as Tom. I think it’s worth pointing out that the internal hub is heavier than a typical derailleur. So if you live on a floor other than ground level without a elevator maybe consider a different bike. The rear of the bike gets exceptionally heavy when you have a bag full of groceries on the back as well.
I hate having to clean the drivetrain, but I also love the gear range of my drivetrain…
For one winter I had an apartment with the bathroom just inside the door. I'd put the bike in the tub, close the curtain and rinse it off. The bike ran superbly that winter.
I first read the title as "What to look for in winter bike shorts" – and was like yes, finally some winter-specific shorts for me to wear. Very disappointing.
So I shouldn't be using my 1950s Raleigh with a 3-speed internal to get around town in winter?
Lol I have my shitty walmart bike for winter rides
And nice bikes for good weather.
Took your advice and bought this exact bad boy, two years in and been great. Tip though, if you're in a super cold climate, upgrade the belt.
Just Great Tom! Tired of snow? Move to Auckland NZ… ahem.. you might get sick of the rain in winter tho'
Looks much like my Trek District. Gates belt drive.
Why no front fender? Don't you like dry feet?!
I store my bike inside after a good winter ride and it's a good idea to also put some cardboard underneath . An overnight storage space might be difficult if you live in one of the bigger apartment complexes but sometimes parking is available under the building . I sometimes take my bike to the car wash in winter and for 3 bucks for the wash I use their brushless hose method because I wouldn't ride through all those spinning moving brushes. These car washes are all automated so there aren't any employees there to bark at you . Sometimes I wash both my car and bike at the same time with the bike being in the bike rack because my garden hose and tap are frozen for three months.
We truly appreciate your support. Thanks so much for rolling with Priority!
Normally I'd complain about the rain, but here in drought-stricken Northern California we've been suffering with temps in the mid 60's F and sunshine, alternating with low 40's and sunshine. All of it dry, and lovely riding weather. Sorry not sorry. 😀
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I wonder what he was going to say
I live in Ireland and use my bike all year round. No 1 thing I do in winter degrease and relube with ceramic wet lube. My chain is still perfect!
Hmm, your bike doesn’t have a front fender, full coverage fenders are essential for winter riding. Re: internal hubs, in my experience they stop shifting when the temps get down to -10 C (except the Rohloff, but that’s a 1509 dollar hub)
I noticed the priority bike! I just got a priority bike, 3 peed internal hub, belt driven. Love it much more than my old mountain bike!
No, winter riding where it’s cold enough for snow to stick is not as good as summer riding.
Why no front fender?
In my country we don’t have snow that’s why we love winter so much and when it’s sunny it’s sunny nothing is changing how hot it is
Alluminum is even less corrosion resistant than steel….
Two wheel gear bag shout-out!
Looks like my Trek District 4!! I need some studs this winter
Oh oh and those Mits that connect to your handle bars put some hand warmers in there and some foot warms in your boots.
You can find them at the front of Jax.
They may or may not have the mits there
I always dream having a bike that has stainless steel frame and belt drivetrain so i won't annoyed by the chain grinding sand and grits
Never ride on the road
Carbon belt???
Best stress relief-studs.
Just as good as summer riding? Not in my city and it's in your province too. Good tips though. Winter cycling beats not cycling, always.
Bro lives in alberta. If he can ride in the winter, no one else has an excuse😂
Big fan, highly recommended tips
How much does all that cost?
Smooth and fast looking bike
I love riding bikes ,been riding 50 year's now and its so awesome of the sun 🌞 comes out 🇬🇧, a very rare event here in Derbyshire 🤣⚡🇬🇧👍🇺🇲💯🤠
How did you attach your bag to the rack? Is there a special mounting feature?
I am hear in Canada Edmonton can you suggest a bike can use winter a good one