3 months ago I would have agreed with this statement, 100%. I figured if I rode cautiously, my fat tires would do fine. Financially I'm a little strapped, and I became hesitant to ride at all (after 3 falls in the early slushy slop and one slo mo fall on a thick layer of fresh ice). I quit bike commuting and took my daughter's beater car to work, I and did ride the bus a couple times, over a 3+ week period.
I was reluctant to spend the 100 dollars or so on two studded tires due to financial considerations, but now I see that that money spent will get me back on my bike again -- plus those tires will likely last me 5-6 winters... a prorated cost of about 15 - 20 dollars per season. For me, the $$ spent to get me back on my bike is money well spent at this point. Aside from light batteries, this is essentially the first expense for this winter bike since assembling it from available parts (not counting the groovy Yellow PB fenders). Mark E >>Tim Wong Wrote: I'm going to have to guess that most of us who ride year-round do not have studded tires, and though this year has been unusually difficult, we do have to assume that most people on bikies do not ride with them. I have ridden year-round for over 20 years, and had two spills in that time period, including one this year. I would have to think that for us who are challenged financially that one front tire would be a whole lot better than no tire. I note Mark Shahan lives on the far-west side with the Tokay hill. That's a lot different than those of us who lives on the near-east side with no hills. So, choose as it seems appropriate. _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
