Winter Cycling Snow Studded Tires Tyres Ice Cycle Night Commute BikeBlogger
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- On my winter cycling bike I have Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires (tyres). They are 35mm wide and I pair them with 45mm wide fenders (mudguards). I use 60 psi air pressure in these tires (4 bar), but may go less.
My tires are rated from 35 psi to 85 psi (2.5 bar to 5.5 bar), which is a huge range. Lower pressure is better for grip on uneven surfaces and when turning on ice if you got spikes on the sides of your studded tires like I do. Lower pressure is better for comfort too. Higher pressure is better for less rolling resistance (you'll speed up faster). Higher pressure is better for preventing flat tires too.
There is no perfect winter tire... as conditions change on the road or the multi use path, the best tire for that condition changes. Riding conditions can change within hours.
Generally, fat tires are good for snow and studded tires are good for ice. Usually you don't have snow without some ice. Skinny tires can cut through snow but I'm not aware of any available that come in the studded tire variety.
I've read some people ride with a studded tire on the front wheel only, but I don't recommend it because, two are better than one! LOL
More winter cycling tips:
Studded tires (ice), fenders (water), and disc brakes (reliable).
The main streets should be rideable if at least partially plowed, if not, using a car won't be any easier.
A fat bike can help float over some types of snow.
Go slow and know your limits.
Keep your weight centered and/or on the saddle.
Ride in straight lines.
Prepare for a longer commute time.
Wear lots of clothing layers.
Have a phone handy in case you run into trouble.
Always check your brakes and don't use them fast and hard.
Less air in your tires will provide better traction.
Keep your bike clean as best you can. A quick rinse, dry, and lube is good.
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Watching this is so fun! You just earned yourself another subscriber!
Never crossed my mind that someone would bike in the snow, Subscribed.
As a noob cyclist preparing for his first winter, you are an inspiration!
I'm a noob too. I cycled a few times back in the day but not 5.5 km. Before it was 1.5 km. I'm crazy lol
Remember, do not use the front brake in the snow/ice! Gravity is waiting like a troll under a bridge. Oh, wait... I hear the troll is now the head of the Canadian conservative party.
@@drampadreg1386I think you meant Liberal party of Canada. Just correcting mistakes :)
I've got a 22km round trip commute in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks and LOVE my Schwalbe Marathon Winter tires; 35mm like you. Because of the amount of salt used to treat the roads during winter here I'm having to wash my bike constantly, which is why I ride a pretty cheap Specialized "fitness" bike. But those tires have been a game-changer. You are so right about riding the the snow! It's so peaceful and I'm fortunate to have some back roads where there are hardly ever any cars so the night-time ride back is almost like being in a dream.
Same here. My Schwalbe's made winter so fun. Nice studded tires and I easily outpaced cars. Surprisingly, I only fell a single time all winter and never had as much fun. Can't wait for winter to come back so I can finally go on my daily commute in snow.
Whoa, 18 mph in the snow?!
The mood in this video is phenomenal. Your singing was the frosty icing on the cake.
You have winter tires for your bike?! We in the Netherlands just have the same tires in winter and summer. If there is snow we just slide and fall😂
You don't need specific tires as long as your city plows and de-ices your streets. Just go slower and try to ride in a straight line if you hit a dangerous patch. Ice is bad and I've fallen multiple times because of it.
@@BikeBlogger no hard feelings I like your vids but do ukind of get the joke he or she made?
@@saad4868 bit late Huh haha
You are lucky in NL you have safe cycling infrastructure and less likely to slide under a lorry.
@BikeBlogger would it be possible for me to only stud the front tire for a midwest winter
Great fun!! I really miss it !! Last serious snow eigh years ago. When it really snows in amsterdams, cars are clogged up, busses and trams don't go, but by bike? It is perfect.
When I was young, in the eighties, I rode my bike all winter long, 13 k. and there was snow in the eighties.. I allso had a shortcut riding a frozen lake
Get some spike tyres from Suomi tyres. I live in North of Sweden, Luleå and commute every day,30 km. Coldest trip -34 C
I used several spiked tires over past 5 years: Kenda Klondike, Schwalbe ISP, Nokian Gazza Extreme 294 and now I use Schwalbe marathon winter plus. Over all these tyres, Nokians aka Suomi tyres are the absolute worst.
Craft siberian pants,a pair of Long Johns with windproof front,Endura primaloft jacket,warm gloves,thumb,woolpower sweater and a midlayer, and 45 North wolfhammer shoes
Nokian Hakka wxc are great!
You are a true Warrior! Thanks BikeBlogger!
This man: chilling without falling or slipping
Me: *starts to drift *
Smooth ride! My winter commuting (Norway) has a 90 % success rate, so i added knee protection. Ice is hard, but add some sand on top of it, and you'll feel it. - For two weeks...
Using an e-bike at the moment, which are just plain crazy on ice. Here the ice is not smooth and even, but more shaped like a moon landscape. A few km and there is no feeling my arms. But it is sick fun.
I really enjoyed your almost a year old video. Especially the musical intro. Cultural enrichment on a very high level...
Man, I find your videos very therapeutic and can watch them for hours. I just went and purchased another bike tonight (Trek Marlin 5) and immediately looked for your channel for some inspiration. I already own a Trek and now I will have my "messy weather bike" and my new one for nicer weather! Just got diagnosed with sugar, so I've gotta get on it quick while I still have the ability to get rid of it. Thanks. Subbed!
Yes cool!
Hey! Planning some winter cycling and this video both motivated and educated me. Thanks!
That is the tires I have on my Trek FX6 which I had since last winter. Learning what it's like last winter, same rules applied when snow finally got here. The typical, still got to be careful of ICE, nothing will stick to that, I'm talking the smooth shinny type. Also when the snow gets packed hard the grooves are hard to negotiate..it's best to ride in the street when the snow is as it was today and a couple days ago which is about 3" of frozen slush and powdery snow. I'm a bike riding addict so I enjoyed it, my feet didn't start to get cold until my hour and a half ride was over. Wear the typical winter layers of clothes, coats, gloves, socks and insulated boots. The temperature was very cold both today (5ºF but sunny) and upper (28ºF but with gusting winds) two days ago. The cold weather was not one bit distracting or un-comfortable, what was is the un-melted snow in the streets, the grooves, mix of icy slush and having less pavement to let cars go past. I did try going over paved bike paths, some portions were o.k for a mile or two, none of them had been plowed but mainly it was too difficult so I stayed on the side streets. As for un-paved trails I tried a short 1/4 mile, it was hard to ride thru and this would depend on how much and what type of snow build up you have.
I can hear you very well very nice sound
My experience, without studded tires:
-snow is fairly easy, especially "crunchy" snow
-a good, wide front tire is a must (tire ruts, refrozen boot tracks)
-a wide back tire works well; a worn back tire works better on ice
Snow over ice isn't too bad. In all cases, rude easy. Don't accelerate off of an ice patch, don't turn of brake on an ice patch.
Obviously, the studded tire is going to be a ton better; if you're facing patchy ice, though, you can conquer it with patience and care.....but you WILL fall, sooner or later.
Randomly found this one today. Thanks bb
Yes; It is way more fun to ride on winter snow than in rain! Great video!
Don't be sorry about anything!
thanks for showing us how it's done
I like that you come to a full stop at stop signs! You set a great example for all cyclists to follow.
I've never seen an led light on a bike before .... It's bloody fantastic! :)
Ohhhh very nice..... Let it Snow.... Greetings from Gran Canaria... Right now 28C sunny ...warm and nice ... Tommy ; ))
Thanks for sharing
🏆Sir, you are quite courageous !!...I'm a septuagenarian.....Bike all year...But, not in snow&ice..Bravo !!!..🏆...
GREAT CHANNEL,TOO !!!Subscribed...
I bought these tyres after your video - fantastic tires!
you take these harsh conditions wise and like a pro. Good job
Nice little winter rip!
My respect for you really you’ did a great job raiding in the snow thanks I enjoyed your video thanks
What a trooper! Kudos to you! My hands and feet turn blue when riding below 60 degrees
Update: Schwalbe just came out with a new 2019 model, the Marathon Winter PLUS. Instead of kevlar guard they now have smartguard, a thick layer of rubber to prevent punctures.
After 4 winters, I've gotten a lot of flats using the Marathon Winter tires. During warmer weather I switch to Marathon Plus road tires and they almost never get flats. So I'm expecting the same results with the Marathon Winter Plus. :)
I just purchased (in Nov., 2021) a Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus 700 x 35 for my rear tire, and I'll be riding a used Schwalbe Marathon Winter (not the "Plus" model) on my front wheel. Have you found that the Plus model is better at preventing flats?
Schwalbe tires are great, even better on the ice then on the snow.
I'd recommend springing for the better 4 row or 240 studs tire though unless they are just for occasional bare minimum snow and ice action. The Marathons profile tends to be a little too rounded for really good grip unless the PSI is relatively low. Get the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 700x40 240 Steel Studs if ya want some serious bite for climbing and also for descending swiftly with confidence. Fatter 26 inch tires have more options but the Hakkapeliitta is a serious performance tire that will fit cross and gravel bikes.
Very nice! Thats what I am expecting this Winter riding the Strava festive 500
Just got mine, primarily for black ice. A big confidence boost on the road
really impressive, both your grit and your bikes ability to handle that.
Im a california pedal biker about to move to Montana in February and I plan to do this! looks very enjoyable
I wish I could trust drivers the way you do!! I just don't see myself riding on roads on those conditions
this is what we do here in.... Alaska too studded tires all around both front and back ... love e-biking in the snow out standing two thumps up
Nice stop at that stop sign lol
Nice biking in Winter is fun I am from
Canada, I just came back from a ride in -10
My limit is about -20C/-4F and it's pretty brutal even though i'm cheating with my e-bike lol. The range goes down a lot because of the temperature. I agree that riding in snow is better than rain. Studded tires are a must.
Could tell you were sure enjoying this ride
Handled that like a BOSS..
Thank you for video. Plan to winter ride this winter2016/17. Just getting an old Look Mountain ready with Schwalbe Marathon winter tires. Snow and ice doesn't scary it the idiots on the road.
Love your videos. I enjoy riding in winter, rain or any sort of weather conditions that require paying more attention. It's awesome.
If you haven't tried them, check out the Specialized Expedition tires, no studs but when I was a bike messenger in Toronto during the mid 80's I could stand on my pedal on a slippery road and it grabbed and lurched forward before I hit that half revolution! Amazing tires for winter riding, now I have Vittoria Corsa tires rated 4 season (via Ali Express for much less and no tax) But that expedition tire blew me a way, and i made more money as a result. I still ride my 1986 Miyata, but I drop the pressure to 120-125 psi in the winter from 145psi. @ 700x23mm Cuts right through the snow like the old Wilies Jeeps did in the mud. I used to use 19mm Vittoria's but they don't have those anymore, even a good 20mm is hard to find.
hey man, if you are still in Toronto i would like to connect with you as a bike friend!!
18? I stuggle to keep steady at 15. Awesome.
Get some ski goggles man, no issues with fogging even with the balaclava fully on. As for studs they don't have any affect on a 3 inch thick melting ice pack with 33mm tires. The problem there is breaking down into it and getting knocked around (imagine dropping a tire into a train track). My mountain bike with 2.3" knobby tires is far better suited. Our roads are covered with so much snow and ice for so long that I've just never understood the benefit of studs for our conditions. I run about 15-19psi in my mountain bike tires and just take things really easy. We've been on snow and ice all winter here in Idaho and I haven't had an issue. (usually haha). When the weather clears up I'll use the cyclocross bike again but right now the mountain bike just works much better.
I have a vented balaclava and even with a ski mask it still fogs up.
Perhaps you have the wrong goggles? I have a $15 pair of Boelle goggles from Amazon with a vented Columbia balaclava. I have never had any fogging from -5F to 35F so far this winter. The only time there is any fog is when I come inside my house where they temp is about 70.
Chris Babb
Dunno, I got a $30 ski mask from Sportsman's Warehouse and also a nice vented balaclava from the same place. But I think the foam around the ski mask still leaves slight openings at the top edge of the balaclava, on either side of my nose.
It's hard to know exactly why but clearly some setups do it and some dont.
+Chris Babb This the advantage of having at least a fatter tire up front - to plow away the snow.
First, I enjoy watching a winter ride; I'll probably never have the chance to do it where I live. What kind of gloves are you wearing and are you using shoe covers? What kind? Last, what city is this?
I am wearing Pearl Izumi lobster claw gloves and toe covers by same.
Thanks much
Hi, I run on similar setting and conditions, and love this as much as you do! Keep having fun, man :)
That's the way to go! Studdes tires are must in those conditions. Some people still ride without them, even here in Finland! I would not.
Aloha from Montana.... Moved here and now l have to ride winter time... I ride 29+ off road tires and ... Dam ice don't care what size tires you have .... I still ride but so unsafe... Looks like l need 29+ studded tires
Nice sport bicycle
Am i the only one who wamts too do this but scared of cars and trucks hitting me 😂
those tires must indeed be so delightful
Hello from Wales 🏴 what light is that your using nice information and looks fun ride home for a hot chocolate
18 mph that's 29 Km/h is amazing in this condition!
Bought a 2017 caad12 disc 105 on sale.First road bike.Thinking I'll be riding around dartmoor on studded tyres soon God willing.
Man this video terrifies me... in the snow you cant see potholes and my town is full of them. A fall hurts bad, I know, I have been through one and the EMTs came to check things out cause I fainted and was a wreck after my wreck. I had bloody scrapes, bruises, and must of hit my head. It sucked.
Riding on snow and ice is more fun when it's a bit colder (like -10C and below). Much, much better grip and way easier to go fast(er). I pump my tires up about halfway, and then a little bit, between the recommended min. and max pressure. That's because I keep my studded tires on throughout the winter regardless of road condition. The Marathons are also a chore on pavement/asphalt, in my opinion, and that's another reason why I keep the pressure up.
Haven't rode a bike for quite a while, I always wanted to do this, I should probably do it again. Next step, doing it in the snow.
Best song ever!!! Inna sing that all day this winter
I can’t wait to do winter riding this year and next year in the beginning riding in 25cm snow or less
Is that in the St-Louis area?
You’re a good singer, maybe you should have a Christmas bike music video.
Let's see if we can beat the train. Haha. Don't do it!!
good just listening to you talk and also lots of info given. Thank you !
Please send a little bit of the frost and snow to Holland and of december.
A white christmas in Holland happens in about once a twenty years.
Are you riding on platform or clipless pedals? Also, what was the temperature during this ride?
Hi blendtecBrah. I was riding with clipless pedals in this video, as I usually do. Platforms have the advantage of being able to use any boots you want though. I do not remember the temperature but it was definitely below freezing! :)
I love csx trains
just bought the schwalbe ice spiker pro tires 4 my ebike 4 next winter haha can not wait 4 the snow ......
This was incredibly peaceful.
Cool
Gold medal for the train
Theres ice tires??? Ive just been riding on regular tires..
And yes, snow actually does make it quiter. Its been studied. The sound vibrations cant bounce off the ground as much, it gets absorbed by the snow so the thinker the snow is the quieter it will be
No issue with cars?
Every winter, it is hell to share the road with them.
They all think winter bikers are crazy, stupid to take so many risks when it is slippery.
Well equiped, I don't see any problem.
And to me, who is the dumbest people? The one who keep riding all year long or the one, alone in his metal box, stuck in the traffic, burning gas for nothing?
Chris Craist i ride all year long but the cars scare me in winter, here in denmark on the roads with out bike lanes they really only plow for cars so the cars pass rather closely and im always acared there will be loose snow and then i crash and get run over ha.
McMuffinFluffin worst thing is frozen water on roundabout. so many times made 180 degree slips. No tyre will grip well to wet ice.
@@Rainaman- No tire? Ha! This is what I'm running: www.terrenetires.com/products/copy-of-terrene-cake-eater-27-5x4-5-light-folding-studded?variant=12342274621487
Disc brakes better for winter?
@@RussellCambell Yes, definitely. Also better for the rain/mud.
Nice video. Im curious about your bike light. I'd like to buy that. Care to share the name of the product?
I second that - is like to know what it is as well.
enjoy the same quiet peaceful snow riding experience. I like plowing through 4-6" of the light fluffy fresh snowfall. I also run higher pressure but with more narrow tires because i find it helps traction. it cuts through to the ground rather than keeping you floating on top of soft mushy stuff. yeah, for sure riding on new snow is easier unless you know there are obstacles like drains and side slopes into a curb. riding in car tracks is impossible because of all the hard/soft/rut snow transitions that throw the wheel side to side.
I can drive over ice and snow fast with tires that are slicks. I live up in north Idaho and the winter is bad so I know how
And here I am riding 32c regular tires. Needless to say have slided out many times on black ice
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@@CeleronS1 kopumā var iztikt. Ja pērc, tad schwalbe
Just sold my truck. And thinking of biking places. But only have a 1 speed beach cruiser. Do they make studded tires for that?
I've just fell... In front if fence where i work it was downhill not really steep and it was all ice there, i tested brakes just for a blink and wheel locked for 2 meters.. then i didnt wanted to go down and pedal up so i tried back wheel skid to drift on the harder snow.. naah, front wheel gave up. Luckly i am expirienced rider, very skilled so i know how to fall and stuff, but whenever you see ice dont ride over it, if road is tileted it will pull you there youbo under car or something so becareful.
What do you suggest for hands? My finger tips were freeze to death after approx 7km
I had two layers. - base layer with marino wool and goretax handgloves designed for winter cyckling.
My journey was 15km in -18 c, feel like -22 C.
I am planning to buy bike mittens as third layer of protection.
Do you any sugggestions?
whats the point of studded tires? i ride perfectly fine even after 12+ inches of snow.
you're awesome crazy thanks for the inspiration
I bike all season
Bike and snow- amazing video!
Snow is just around the corner here again hard to believe
9:00 If there's one place to balance the tires front to back (for best braking and best acceleration without slippage), it's studded tires on snow and ice!!
So these tires are more for ice and not snow? What tires do you recommend that will be good for ice AND snow?
Fat tires with studs are your best bet for most types of snow and ice
I start snowing real hard just a few minutes ago and hear it outside it's kind of unusual here snowfall but it does once in awhile problem of Rim Brakes in snow you take a piece of moderate plastic probably you know like a toothbrush kind of size then it down a little bit me cut it in half on a saw and then just drill a hole in it then didn't he didn't bend it scrapes the rims barely and cleans off the snow and ice before your break gets to it you know moderate piece of aluminum I'll do it just got to be careful not to have the rim touch it and it will clean the ice and snow off before the brake engages
i been riding spikes every winter now its black ice and very dangerous i lowered the pressure but still bloody dangerous so much ice on the road i cant walk on it thick layer of snow than turned to black ice im fed up with this bloody weather
Great video. That light looks very effective. What brand/model is that? Thank you.
My front light int his video is the Strada MK6 th-cam.com/video/g0R61YlZAck/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the information!
hey did your bike have a motor on it
Do you use an external microphone?
could you tell me about your bike name,size and tire?
I am running the same tyre on my winter mountain bike
I have a hybrid bike that I will use this next year to commute to school, fairly small commute (2.75 mi one way), and I live in a city where one day it's beautiful and sunny and the next day it's freezing and snow everywhere. I have the opportunity to use a mountain bike, but it would be a hassle for other reasons. Can I use studded tires on my 700x32 hybrid all December to April, or should I use the mountain bike?
What kind or brand of headlight are you using, and how many lumens? It looks amazingly bright.
Can you give me the link to your tires and bike, please?
If you want some good tires for the snow use some maxxis high roller 2 they are so good
I have question, do you think just changing the tires to fat studded tires on my older bike will be enough for icy roads ? Or should I invest in a full fat tire bike ?