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Studded tire solutions for early phases of winter?

Old 11-29-18, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
Anyone familiar with the quality of the Schwalbes, compared to, say Nokians or Suomis? I know Schwalbe is a good t[iy]re brand generally, but what about their stud/spike offerings?
I’ve owned Suomi Mount & Grounds, Schwalbe MW’s and Suomi W240’s. Bought the SMW's for my 29er but the tread blocks seemed a bit more shallow and never felt as secure on snow as the M&G’s. I replaced the SMW’s with Suomi W240’s and like them better for snow & icy ruts. The SMW might roll a little nicer on dry pavement but I prefer the Suomis. Quality wise they’re all fine tires.
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Old 11-29-18, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyravr
Thanx. I checked last week and everyone was out of 700c sizes.

Check out MEC in Burlington or Toronto, they usually have studded tires in stock.
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Old 11-29-18, 08:26 PM
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Another vote for just ride the studs - if frequent tire changing or multiple bikes is not an option. Plus, that first dry pavement ride without studs is soooo satisfying!

I tend to do multiple bikes and frequent tire changes. My MTB (winter bike) keeps studs throughout the winter, but my gravel bike goes back and forth a bit in fall and spring. This is mainly because I hate changing MTB tires but don't mind it so much on road and gravel bikes.
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Old 11-30-18, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wolfchild
Check out MEC in Burlington or Toronto, they usually have studded tires in stock.
Yes I know that a lot of places have them locally. But the cost is outrageous. Hence we buy most of the components from the UK for less than half the local price shipped to our doors.
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Old 11-30-18, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyravr
Yes I know that a lot of places have them locally. But the cost is outrageous. Hence we buy most of the components from the UK for less than half the local price shipped to our doors.
Might be of interest:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bike-frames-...ationFlag=true
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Old 11-30-18, 06:38 PM
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Also:
these ($30, but not much info), and these
($120 for pair, but look new)

Here in Ottawa, I've purchased one studded tire at retail, and 5 tires from kijiji. Winter tires are to be like treadmills—people buy them with good intentions but poor resolve.

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I would put non-studded tires on the rear wheels only and ride studded on the front until the ice gets bad, then, I would switch to studded on both wheels. Keeping studs on the front should help you stay upright in case you get caught with in an area with more ice than you thought would be there. Your also less likely to wear out the studs on the front tire than on the back, so you can save your winter tires for when you really need them.
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...and an example for this is also active in this forum right now: https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cy...son-video.html
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Originally Posted by alias5000
...and an example for this is also active in this forum right now: https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cy...son-video.html
No. That video is from using no studded tires at all! You can keep yourself upright with studs on the front only. It’s the front wheel that’s squirrely not the rear. I also mentioned that if the conditions warrant a tire change, then the OP should switch to studded tires only. The point of the OPs post was to get away from wearing out studded tires during in between seasons when there isn’t enough ice to warrant a permanent switch.

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Oh yes, you are right
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