[RBW] Re: 650B Winter Devils: What's Yer Tire?
Col de vies are very nice for snow...they're somewhat light (studded tires = very heavy), and have the right sweet spot width wise for snow. Ron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hOUAp9Qq-DgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 650B Winter Devils: What's Yer Tire?
Fair enough. Still of no help since I've not ridden a 650B bike in winter here myself. Maybe one of the regular Schwalbe Marathons? Might have enough box edge to cut through snow. BTW, I did notice someone on an A Homer Hilsen commuting on Summit last winter. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 19, 8:38 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Why no studs? My co-worker uses them on her 650B Protovelo in winter in the Twin Cities. I have studs on my mountain bike if I need them, but really over the past 5 years I've found that a little tooth on the edges of the tire have worked well for me in most winter situations. Plus I am not such a glutton for stud punishment. If it's a big dump of snow, I'm not out there. Most of my commute is along Summit Ave, and with the Governor living on there, it's well plowed and salted and has a bike lane. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 650B Winter Devils: What's Yer Tire?
On Sep 19, 7:36 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: Looking for a non-studded 35-40mm 650B tire with tread that will work a) in snow, and b) on a Saluki/Hilson/Foy/Sam. Any suggestions? Before I rode studded tires, I've had good luck with 35-37mm Paselas on my 700c bikes. So, I'd guess the B-Lines would be similarly acceptable, especially considering your route. I'd also think the Fatty Rumpkin would be decent due to it's inverted tread, however have no experience with that tire. I ride Marathon's in the shoulder seasons and they're pretty good too. But if you're seriously averse to heavy tires, I'd try the above recommendations first. John Burlington, VT -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 650B Winter Devils: What's Yer Tire?
Why no studs? My co-worker uses them on her 650B Protovelo in winter in the Twin Cities. Otherwise, I'm no help, my 26 wheel bike happily has studded tires on winter. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sep 19, 6:38 pm, Liesl li...@smm.org wrote: oops--forgot to add: urban commuting on mostly well plowed streets without a lot of hills. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: 650B Winter Devils: What's Yer Tire?
Why no studs? My co-worker uses them on her 650B Protovelo in winter in the Twin Cities. I have studs on my mountain bike if I need them, but really over the past 5 years I've found that a little tooth on the edges of the tire have worked well for me in most winter situations. Plus I am not such a glutton for stud punishment. If it's a big dump of snow, I'm not out there. Most of my commute is along Summit Ave, and with the Governor living on there, it's well plowed and salted and has a bike lane. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
