Originally Posted by
noglider
A bit more rolling resistance? To me, it’s a lot.
Well, it *is* noticeable, I will admit. My commute is "multi-modal" with a mid-section on a train, and I'm only riding about 8 miles a day so a little extra work isn't a deal-breaker. I have to be up a 5 or 5:30 to catch my train, so the bike has to be ready to go... no time to change wheels. Plus my "winter" bike has a roller brake on the rear wheel, so it's a bit of a hassle to work on. All considered, for my purposes if I have to burn a few more calories it's OK. But when there's ice or snow, the studs really shine!