I rode in the snow and ice a couple days ago and thought the same thing
psyentologists on
The problem with studded tires is that you actually need an entire other set of wheels with the tires on them, or else a bike completely dedicated to studded tires. Changing them for a snowfall is just way too much work, unless you live somewhere where the snow and ice is sticking around for months on end.
In my professional experience, these are literally the most difficult tires you’ll ever mount.
They are only good for the ice, but if you have a lot of ice, DIY a set. If you need instructions, I can send you some, I wrote an article about this many years ago.
stinkylafarge on
What stem and bars are those?
BMorane on
I found the diy option not to be worth my time. Tried it and i just diyed myself a bunch of punctures but also maybe i just did it wrong. But studs in general are a must on ice for sure and worth it imo, even if they are not needed in all conditions..Tu vas aussi trouver ton bike vraiment léger avec ses pneus normaux rendu au printemps !
kitbiggz on
I had a Rockhopper that color I regret selling it.
Only-Professor1140 on
[https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/4iavvl/postwinter_commuter_review_of_continental_top/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/4iavvl/postwinter_commuter_review_of_continental_top/) As OP says here, I’d only go studded if your route gets lots of ice. If not, those Continentals sound pretty ideal. Prices vary A LOT, but Performance Bike seems to have the 26 x 2.2″ size for $60 something. Not cheap, but you’ll probably use them for years as your winter tires.
Ryhaph99 on
Yooo I think I need those handlebars tho
wholypantalones on
I gotta ask where you found a 94 BCD 5 bolt chainring? Wolf tooth?
fatdaddyAJ on
Studded tires are a game changer. On icy snowpack roads, they excel!
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I rode in the snow and ice a couple days ago and thought the same thing
The problem with studded tires is that you actually need an entire other set of wheels with the tires on them, or else a bike completely dedicated to studded tires. Changing them for a snowfall is just way too much work, unless you live somewhere where the snow and ice is sticking around for months on end.
In my professional experience, these are literally the most difficult tires you’ll ever mount.
https://preview.redd.it/hax5yq4wiedg1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77e273761eeaf2a82436958891764a1c52e91d19
Yeah ya do!
They are only good for the ice, but if you have a lot of ice, DIY a set. If you need instructions, I can send you some, I wrote an article about this many years ago.
What stem and bars are those?
I found the diy option not to be worth my time. Tried it and i just diyed myself a bunch of punctures but also maybe i just did it wrong. But studs in general are a must on ice for sure and worth it imo, even if they are not needed in all conditions..Tu vas aussi trouver ton bike vraiment léger avec ses pneus normaux rendu au printemps !
I had a Rockhopper that color I regret selling it.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/4iavvl/postwinter_commuter_review_of_continental_top/](https://www.reddit.com/r/bikecommuting/comments/4iavvl/postwinter_commuter_review_of_continental_top/) As OP says here, I’d only go studded if your route gets lots of ice. If not, those Continentals sound pretty ideal. Prices vary A LOT, but Performance Bike seems to have the 26 x 2.2″ size for $60 something. Not cheap, but you’ll probably use them for years as your winter tires.
Yooo I think I need those handlebars tho
I gotta ask where you found a 94 BCD 5 bolt chainring? Wolf tooth?
Studded tires are a game changer. On icy snowpack roads, they excel!