Post by aj1152 on Dec 1, 2006 10:21:31 GMT -8
I've done just two snowy rides with my Innova studded tires (Ice Husky style, I think) and they work great. A couple of lessons learned though, thankfully none through hitting the ground:
North Divisioin sells a number of different studded tires and as long as you're dressed in layers, you can ride outside year round.
Enjoy,
Alan
- The tires grip snow and ice better when they're fully inflated. The first ride I rode the tires soft thinking, "more tire will be in contact with the rode at a lower pressure." But I noticed that the softer pressure allowed the tire to mush inward and didn't allow the studs to dig in. After increasing the pressure to full capacity, I noticed that the studs gripped much better on the ice.
- If you're riding with fenders, make sure the tires will fit under your fenders. I've got pretty cheap fenders and I had to pull them up a bit with zip-ties to get the tires to fit under without rubbing.
- Studs or not, nothing will grip a wet manhole cover.
- Be careful when accelerating because stomping on the pedals can loosen the back traction a bit.
- The best part of the road to ride in is the part where there's the most asphalt exposed. You get a lot of grip on packed snow, too, but ice is a crap shoot. Sounds basic, but traction lessons in powdery stuff
North Divisioin sells a number of different studded tires and as long as you're dressed in layers, you can ride outside year round.
Enjoy,
Alan