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Studded tires for winter
i am looking at getting a pair. I want to ride in the winter (first time).
Any recommendations ? Size is 26x1.95 Thanks |
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"Chris C" wrote... i am looking at getting a pair. I want to ride in the winter (first time). Any recommendations ? Size is 26x1.95 Thanks Nokian makes a range of studded bicycle tires that are truly excellent. I've been commuting on the Hakkapellitta (sp?) W106 (106 studs per tire) for the last 3 winters, starting my 4th winter on the same pair. Very durable, good traction, but rather heavy and a bit slow on pavement. They make models with up to 300 studs per tire for more extreme use, but the 106 stud model is excellent for commuting on snow packed or icy roads. Mine are 26 x 1.95, the more extreme models are wider. They also offer 700C studded tires. Check www.peterwhitecycles.com for more info. -- mark |
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mark wrote:
"Chris C" wrote... i am looking at getting a pair. I want to ride in the winter (first time). Any recommendations ? Size is 26x1.95 Thanks Nokian makes a range of studded bicycle tires that are truly excellent. I've been commuting on the Hakkapellitta (sp?) W106 (106 studs per tire) for the last 3 winters, starting my 4th winter on the same pair. Very durable, good traction, but rather heavy and a bit slow on pavement. They make models with up to 300 studs per tire for more extreme use, but the 106 stud model is excellent for commuting on snow packed or icy roads. Mine are 26 x 1.95, the more extreme models are wider. They also offer 700C studded tires. Check www.peterwhitecycles.com for more info. I too have this tire and have been using it now for 3 winters. Very good results on the ice, and actually not too bad on pavement if pumped up hard. I have come to the conclusion though, that the narrower tire is actually better for the snow environment (just as they are for automobiles). If they are studded, the narrow width doesn't put you at much of a disadvantage when passing over ice, but if you're in snow, the narrower width doesn't tend to "plow" over the snow. You sink into it, and slice through it better. Next time, I think I'll go for the narrower sized studded tire. I *think* they make a 1.5" tire in 26 size, but I may be thinking of the 700C sized wheel. SMH |
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