I have an old Univega hybrid with fenders and studded Nokian tires: works great around Ames, IA in the winter and I can cycle in all weather save deep snow. I use it more as a utility cycle than a road bike and would not consider taking my Ram out on salty roads, even if clear.
Steve On Oct 16, 12:16 pm, Garth <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm wondering what folks in the North do for the Winter. > > I've been riding rollers in the winters, but this year I'd like to get > out on the road or tail some. I thought of putting together a > sacrificial beater bike, but when you ride tall/long(62-63cm TT) > frames, such things are rare to non existent. > > I sort of cringe at the thought of using my Bombadil on our local > roads as they are always covered in steel mill slag(black steel making > by-product) and calcium chloride, which is even worse than salt. It > sticks to everything like glue, and eats steel like mad. Fenders help, > but it's still a mess. > > I do have a rails to trails Panhandle Trail somewhat nearby, but it > requires a vehicle to get to. If I got some Nokian studded tires, it > would be okay. Dead flat, but at least there are no chemicals on the > trail. I don't mind snow, rain or slush, but I really hate the > chemicals. > > I have a long term goal to move somewhere I can ride year round > without ice and snow, but for now here I am. > > What do you folks that live in the cold do for the winter? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
