If you're thinking about studded tires, I highly recommend going to the following link. It is a DIY guide from Edmonton Bicycle Commuters to studding your own tires for far less money than an store-bought set. I built a pair last winter and found that they gave me quite a bite on the ice, especially when cornering. I used stainless steel screws for better wear. They stress the importance of lining the tire well, so that the screw heads do not puncture the tube. I cut the sidewalls of a worn 26 inch road tire and used the treaded part for a liner. Heavy, but effective. Also important is offsetting the studs so that the they do not contact the road at all times, only when the bike is tilted. Personally, I would recommend putting these tires on an old beater bike, so that you don't have to change tires with every change in the weather.
http://www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/ebc/winter.htm#studs Think snow/ice, Steve > Oh, and you might want to look into studded tires. I got a pair last year, and of >course had little occasion to use them, but when I did, I was sure glad I had them. > _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
