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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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! :)
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.
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?
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?
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.
Do you have the double row or quad row of studs? Maybe they don't come quad row in 35mm, but quad rows are far superior since they have at least one stud on each side of the tire in contact at any one time so you won't get nearly as many of those little lateral slips. I've ridden both and it's pretty easy to get used to the little slips because that's all they ever amount to but two rows on each side are extremely confidence-inspiring! As you say, the extra row also helps in cornering but the effect is not as dramatic as having the right air pressure to engage all four rows on straightaways that may be considerably more rutted than what you encountered.
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.
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.
bb it was hard to ride in the snow but the tips that you gave me help a lot i have another question for you i ride far to work what are some thing i should eat and have in my bag
How far do you commute? I go 15.5 miles each way and it usually takes 65-80 minutes each way. I don't bother with eating anything on commutes. I only take food if I know I'll be out riding for 2 hours or more. But otherwise I do usually keep a gel in my trunk bag just in case.
Absolutely love this video. I live in Canada as well. First time cycling in my life. Never bought a bike. I went to the store and the lady there said I would need a hybrid bike to use one for both winter and summer . But if Im correct, you're riding a road bike in the snow right ? Any tips/advice for a first time buyer who's just getting into cycling on what kind of bike to get to use for exercise year round to ride on roads only ? Hybrid or road bike. Thanks
Hey, I know it's late but road bikes generally have less tire clearance, meaning you won't be able to fit wider tires which you would need for offroad or winter time. Hybrid bikes have better clearance, you could also look into gravel bikes, they are the best in offroad/winter and onroad.
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 ?
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
Hi Bike Blogger, live in Finland now and cold weather is ahead. I have a 26" wheel Scott YZ v brake and a 28" Crescent hybrid disc brake. Which would you suggest is better for icy roads? The biggest issue here is tyre tramlining with the sidewall hitting hard edges left on the road by road traffic. Would it in your view be better to opt for the biggest volume tyre possible and go low with pressure? Also what is recommended stud-count? Thanks & keep safe!
Hi Alex Lintern. The best bike tires depend on the snow consistency, which changes often as it melts and freezes and cars change the landscape. Studs are good for ice not snow but if the snow depth is quite shallow they should be able to bite through to the ice. Carbide studs last longer than steel type. I like to use tires with many studs like 200, but stud placement is more important - you want some closer to the sides of the tire for better control on turns. Lower tire pressures is always a good idea for dangerous conditions like wet roads, so I would get the larger tires your bike frame can handle so you can run lower pressures. Winter cycling in icy or snowy conditions isn't a race but it is a rewarding achievement.
Hi! So, I hope you'll see this comment, but short story about me, when i was in the 7th grade, I rode my friends bike on his lake (his very frozen, snowed in lake), and fell on my butt and hurt myself really bad and was very dramatic. I'm a college student and I have a bike and I was wondering if it is possible to by studs and put them on my bike or something however you do it and ride around campus in the dead of winter just as I would in summer or spring? Like even with black ice and everything? I would hate to wipe out in the middle of campus lol. thanks for your help BikeBlogger!!!!!
Yes! You can buy tires with studs already on them. I use Schwalbe studded tires. They aren't cheap, but they last a long time since you only use them in winter.
hi, i hope youll reply, because i have a problem: i dont have gloves for the winter yet, only for fall but now it gets a little cold on my fingers. Which gloves do you use? Thanks for your or anybodys help :)
what kind of light is that it looks super bright and has awide range and does it have the hroizontal cutt off thing where it doesnt shine at peoples eyes
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.
@@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
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 :)
Never crossed my mind that someone would bike in the snow, Subscribed.
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.
The mood in this video is phenomenal. Your singing was the frosty icing on the cake.
Whoa, 18 mph in the snow?!
Very cool video. Thanks for taking us along with you.
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
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
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!
Watching this is so fun! You just earned yourself another subscriber!
You are a true Warrior! Thanks BikeBlogger!
Hey! Planning some winter cycling and this video both motivated and educated me. Thanks!
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...
This man: chilling without falling or slipping
Me: *starts to drift *
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!
I like that you come to a full stop at stop signs! You set a great example for all cyclists to follow.
Yes; It is way more fun to ride on winter snow than in rain! Great video!
I bought these tyres after your video - fantastic tires!
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.
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?
Don't be sorry about anything!
thanks for showing us how it's done
Very nice! Thats what I am expecting this Winter riding the Strava festive 500
Nice little winter rip!
What a trooper! Kudos to you! My hands and feet turn blue when riding below 60 degrees
Im a california pedal biker about to move to Montana in February and I plan to do this! looks very enjoyable
Ohhhh very nice..... Let it Snow.... Greetings from Gran Canaria... Right now 28C sunny ...warm and nice ... Tommy ; ))
I've never seen an led light on a bike before .... It's bloody fantastic! :)
Check out Fenix led headlamps
Is that in the St-Louis area?
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.
Could tell you were sure enjoying this ride
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.
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
My respect for you really you’ did a great job raiding in the snow thanks I enjoyed your video thanks
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
Wool socks
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.
🏆Sir, you are quite courageous !!...I'm a septuagenarian.....Bike all year...But, not in snow&ice..Bravo !!!..🏆...
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Loving the vibe
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.
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.
I wish I could trust drivers the way you do!! I just don't see myself riding on roads on those conditions
Nice biking in Winter is fun I am from
Canada, I just came back from a ride in -10
Just sold my truck. And thinking of biking places. But only have a 1 speed beach cruiser. Do they make studded tires for that?
Yeah, just look it up by the size, probably 26(559mm) x 2.0(50mm)
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.
Nice stop at that stop sign lol
What kind or brand of headlight are you using, and how many lumens? It looks amazingly bright.
Randomly found this one today. Thanks bb
Handled that like a BOSS..
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
you take these harsh conditions wise and like a pro. Good job
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.
18? I stuggle to keep steady at 15. Awesome.
Bought a 2017 caad12 disc 105 on sale.First road bike.Thinking I'll be riding around dartmoor on studded tyres soon God willing.
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! :)
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.
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?
Can you give me the link to your tires and bike, please?
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?
whats the point of studded tires? i ride perfectly fine even after 12+ inches of snow.
The winter tires is it good to walk in ice?
Hello from Wales 🏴 what light is that your using nice information and looks fun ride home for a hot chocolate
could you tell me about your bike name,size and tire?
Do you use an external microphone?
Thanks for sharing
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!!
Whats the bike I need for snowblizzard riding
Do you have the double row or quad row of studs? Maybe they don't come quad row in 35mm, but quad rows are far superior since they have at least one stud on each side of the tire in contact at any one time so you won't get nearly as many of those little lateral slips. I've ridden both and it's pretty easy to get used to the little slips because that's all they ever amount to but two rows on each side are extremely confidence-inspiring! As you say, the extra row also helps in cornering but the effect is not as dramatic as having the right air pressure to engage all four rows on straightaways that may be considerably more rutted than what you encountered.
What are you using for a light...?? And is that a lit up display of your mph...?
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
Love your videos. I enjoy riding in winter, rain or any sort of weather conditions that require paying more attention. It's awesome.
Hi, I run on similar setting and conditions, and love this as much as you do! Keep having fun, man :)
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.
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
What kind of light do you use. It's so bright and I have trouble seeing at night
This one! th-cam.com/video/g0R61YlZAck/w-d-xo.html
bb it was hard to ride in the snow but the tips that you gave me help a lot i have another question for you i ride far to work what are some thing i should eat and have in my bag
How far do you commute? I go 15.5 miles each way and it usually takes 65-80 minutes each way. I don't bother with eating anything on commutes. I only take food if I know I'll be out riding for 2 hours or more. But otherwise I do usually keep a gel in my trunk bag just in case.
+david ortiz I like easy stuff like bananas, chewy things like energy bars, gels, and other bite size things.
What headlight are you using?
Absolutely love this video. I live in Canada as well. First time cycling in my life. Never bought a bike. I went to the store and the lady there said I would need a hybrid bike to use one for both winter and summer . But if Im correct, you're riding a road bike in the snow right ?
Any tips/advice for a first time buyer who's just getting into cycling on what kind of bike to get to use for exercise year round to ride on roads only ? Hybrid or road bike.
Thanks
Hey, I know it's late but road bikes generally have less tire clearance, meaning you won't be able to fit wider tires which you would need for offroad or winter time. Hybrid bikes have better clearance, you could also look into gravel bikes, they are the best in offroad/winter and onroad.
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 ?
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
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.
those tires must indeed be so delightful
I can’t wait to do winter riding this year and next year in the beginning riding in 25cm snow or less
Nice sport bicycle
Hi Bike Blogger, live in Finland now and cold weather is ahead. I have a 26" wheel Scott YZ v brake and a 28" Crescent hybrid disc brake. Which would you suggest is better for icy roads? The biggest issue here is tyre tramlining with the sidewall hitting hard edges left on the road by road traffic. Would it in your view be better to opt for the biggest volume tyre possible and go low with pressure? Also what is recommended stud-count? Thanks & keep safe!
Hi Alex Lintern. The best bike tires depend on the snow consistency, which changes often as it melts and freezes and cars change the landscape. Studs are good for ice not snow but if the snow depth is quite shallow they should be able to bite through to the ice. Carbide studs last longer than steel type. I like to use tires with many studs like 200, but stud placement is more important - you want some closer to the sides of the tire for better control on turns. Lower tire pressures is always a good idea for dangerous conditions like wet roads, so I would get the larger tires your bike frame can handle so you can run lower pressures. Winter cycling in icy or snowy conditions isn't a race but it is a rewarding achievement.
To get out of icy ruts you want a tire with studs along the edge as well as in the centre.
Hi! So, I hope you'll see this comment, but short story about me, when i was in the 7th grade, I rode my friends bike on his lake (his very frozen, snowed in lake), and fell on my butt and hurt myself really bad and was very dramatic. I'm a college student and I have a bike and I was wondering if it is possible to by studs and put them on my bike or something however you do it and ride around campus in the dead of winter just as I would in summer or spring? Like even with black ice and everything? I would hate to wipe out in the middle of campus lol.
thanks for your help BikeBlogger!!!!!
Yes! You can buy tires with studs already on them. I use Schwalbe studded tires. They aren't cheap, but they last a long time since you only use them in winter.
awesome well hey thanks so much BikeBlogger :) I really appreciate your help!
hi, i hope youll reply, because i have a problem: i dont have gloves for the winter yet, only for fall but now it gets a little cold on my fingers. Which gloves do you use? Thanks for your or anybodys help :)
I like the Pearl Izumi lobster claw gloves. I also recommend poggies or bar mitts th-cam.com/video/fFexERJh_sc/w-d-xo.html
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.
What type of bike would you recommend for snow ?
Frozen fingers?
Arent roadbike tires generally supposed to be 5 bars at least?
Exposure light it looks like :) Not sure my bike could take 35mm tires sadly.
What bike do you have? I just choose a new one for daily trips, including in winter.
Good question
Great video! How about on ice, still grippy?
You’re a good singer, maybe you should have a Christmas bike music video.
Your light is powerfull! Where you both that?
Looks like an Exposure maxx-d mk11 front light
Hi. What is the brand of the headlight that you are using? Thank you
Exposure/USE Danny Nguyen
BikeBlogger thank you
what kind of light is that it looks super bright and has awide range and does it have the hroizontal cutt off thing where it doesnt shine at peoples eyes
The light in this video is a Strada MK6 by USE. It has a cutoff, although I still aim it slightly downward to be courteous.
just bought the schwalbe ice spiker pro tires 4 my ebike 4 next winter haha can not wait 4 the snow ......
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.