hoo wee you are twice as fast on that trail than I am during the summer, all that would've taken me 45min probably. I'm still intimidated by the snow/ice so seeing you zoom on it is giving me motivation to try it slowly. also the asmr style rides are a nice thing to wind down with before I go to bed
Thanks for watching! Winter cycling can be intimidating for sure. My advice starts with investing in good studded tires because they offer a lot of confidence on slippy/icy/ruts surfaces. Lower your seat height a bit if that helps you feel safer. If you find you're getting out more in winter, invest in good quality full coverage fenders so you and your bike stay clean. And always remember - you're outside, in nature, where you belong. Have fun.
@bikebikerides I got some 650b studded tires from you a couple weeks back and did the first ride with them yesterday on nose creek, no slips although a couple dodgy spots
@bikebikerides I got some 650b studded tires from you a couple weeks back and did the first ride with them yesterday on nose creek, no slips although a couple dodgy spots
Great video! I love the sound of tires crunching over snow and ice. How do those Ice Spiker Pro's handle the snirt/brown sugar?? Are there any tires out there that can handle in it? I find that stuff to be my commuting nemesis.
Slower speed and lower PSI are key. The Spikers are awesome on challenging snow ice for sure. Not sure there is any magic product that can defeat snirt though, if it is deep and soft, you're doomed :)
Most of the Skid Loaders we sell have Schwalbe Ice Spiker 27.5 x 2.6 tires on them. You could also go non-studded winter and use Schwalbe Johnny Watts 365 27.5 x 2.6. I'm using the Ice Spiker up front and the 365 on the rear. www.bikebike.ca/go-shopping/p/schwalbe-ice-spiker-pro-studded-tire
You made it through the snirt!
your video-making and content ideas are very excellent. Thank you.❤❤❤
Cheers
hoo wee you are twice as fast on that trail than I am during the summer, all that would've taken me 45min probably. I'm still intimidated by the snow/ice so seeing you zoom on it is giving me motivation to try it slowly.
also the asmr style rides are a nice thing to wind down with before I go to bed
Thanks for watching!
Winter cycling can be intimidating for sure. My advice starts with investing in good studded tires because they offer a lot of confidence on slippy/icy/ruts surfaces. Lower your seat height a bit if that helps you feel safer. If you find you're getting out more in winter, invest in good quality full coverage fenders so you and your bike stay clean.
And always remember - you're outside, in nature, where you belong.
Have fun.
Do it!
It’s not as scary as it seems once you get used to it.
You have to always be cautious, but it’s totally worth it. 🙌🏾
@bikebikerides I got some 650b studded tires from you a couple weeks back and did the first ride with them yesterday on nose creek, no slips although a couple dodgy spots
@bikebikerides I got some 650b studded tires from you a couple weeks back and did the first ride with them yesterday on nose creek, no slips although a couple dodgy spots
Great video! I love the sound of tires crunching over snow and ice.
How do those Ice Spiker Pro's handle the snirt/brown sugar?? Are there any tires out there that can handle in it?
I find that stuff to be my commuting nemesis.
Slower speed and lower PSI are key. The Spikers are awesome on challenging snow ice for sure. Not sure there is any magic product that can defeat snirt though, if it is deep and soft, you're doomed :)
Nice smooth ride. Which tire size and winter gear are you using in this weather?
Wheels are 27.5 and using 2.6" Schwalbe tires. Re: gear, can you be more specific?
Curious what tires you’re using? I couldn’t find anything good wider than 2” for our skidloader
Most of the Skid Loaders we sell have Schwalbe Ice Spiker 27.5 x 2.6 tires on them. You could also go non-studded winter and use Schwalbe Johnny Watts 365 27.5 x 2.6.
I'm using the Ice Spiker up front and the 365 on the rear.
www.bikebike.ca/go-shopping/p/schwalbe-ice-spiker-pro-studded-tire
how fast is this route in summer and whats it like
In summer conditions this route takes me about 40min. Winter conditions like this adds maybe 5-10min.