I just started using a studded front tire- in my case, a 700x40 Kenda Klondike. It's a noisy tire, someone likened studded tires to frying bacon, which I can confirm as eerily accurate. I actually like the sound; it makes me feel like I'm driving a tank (which I kinda am). The tire is sluggish, but not as bad as I was expecting. Only slightly worse than the 32mm Pasela TG that was on there prior. I suppose if I had studs front and back, it would be significantly worse. I'm not certain, but I think the Schwalbe might have more studs than the Kendas, so maybe increased rolling resistance comparatively (?) On sheer ice, it's the tits! (pardon the expression). I can now cycle over ice that I would not even be able to walk across. Pretty neat. KJ
On Thursday, December 12, 2013 7:40:08 AM UTC-5, ascpgh wrote: > My 700X40s have provided surefooted ice and packed snow, mostly > guessing about pressures by feel. > On the road at higher pressure they feel sluggish compared to my regular > puncture protected commuting tire and do still have stud contact with the > road making an audible and physically sensed low frequency buzz. > > Andy Cheatham > Pittsburgh, PA > > On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:53:35 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >> >> Anyone ride these as their main winter tire in varied conditions? I >> have two primary questions: >> — how well do they work on ice with low pressure? >> — how well do they work (silently) on dry roads with higher pressure? >> >> With abandon, >> Patrick >> >> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org <http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org>* >> *www.OurHolyConception.org <http://www.OurHolyConception.org>* >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
