tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post3905935553666652816..comments2024-01-19T00:51:29.523-08:00Comments on Cycling Spokane: Fresh airJohn Spearehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-3470990683827358612009-11-16T12:43:11.307-08:002009-11-16T12:43:11.307-08:00I put on my studded tires a couple of weeks ago wh...I put on my studded tires a couple of weeks ago when it snowed, thinking "this is it." However, I am still riding the bicycle without the studded tires thanks to the lack of ice. It's good knowing that the winter bike is ready to go when I need it. <br /><br />I don't think I have ever been so far ahead of the game. It feels kind of strange.<br /><br />I like to ride outside through the winter, but when the roads get slippery my cardio is mostly from being scared going down the hill. So, I will put on some Warren Miller movie and bike indoors to get in some good cardio. I wear a heart monitor to make sure I don't slack too much. <br /><br />In other words, in the winter, I continue to commute and bike around in the snow and ice for fun. I "ride" indoors and step up my mileage running outdoors for exercise. <br /><br />Great post and video!EvilElfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15752963689118990179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-5897628829703703102009-11-16T11:58:14.260-08:002009-11-16T11:58:14.260-08:00If you are going to "commute everyday no matt...If you are going to "commute everyday no matter what," then I think studs are important. Otherwise, I'd get fat knobbies for your mnt bike and just ride when it's not icy. Studs only help on the ice and compact (ice-like) snow. Otherwise, fat, low-pressure knobbies work well in snow. For winter riding, I'd put my money in lights and fenders before buying studs.John Spearehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-45813431481079187262009-11-16T11:54:14.713-08:002009-11-16T11:54:14.713-08:00Thanks John.
Do you think studs are pretty importa...Thanks John.<br />Do you think studs are pretty important? This winter I'm riding an old, not-so-great MTB I have hanging out in my garage. I have plans to buy a new bike, so I'll probably have something different next year. Because of this, I probably don't want to sink too much money into tires just yet because they probably won't fit whatever bike I end up buying.<br /><br />That site looks great, thanks!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395672733223283437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-78572148401809792842009-11-16T10:04:20.200-08:002009-11-16T10:04:20.200-08:00Rachel -- any bike shop can order studs for you. W...Rachel -- any bike shop can order studs for you. What's important is to get studs made from carbide steel (more $$, last for years) instead of mild steel (<$, lasts for weeks). Check out http://www.icebike.com/ for good info on the good stuff.John Spearehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187638368645707099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-8803777428848554172009-11-16T08:18:35.618-08:002009-11-16T08:18:35.618-08:00Ahh, the wonderful sound of studded bicycle tires....Ahh, the wonderful sound of studded bicycle tires.Jacque Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047347130309840944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501437224497800843.post-86299419686584875652009-11-15T23:51:26.672-08:002009-11-15T23:51:26.672-08:00Where's a good place to pick up studded bike t...Where's a good place to pick up studded bike tires? I'm going to try out cycling in the snow for my very first time this year!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395672733223283437noreply@blogger.com