[*BCM*] riding bikes in the snow

[Ethan Woehrling]

Looks to me like you have better sources than me on the subject, though I'd echo the "try fixed" comment.

You want to work out what you are going to cycle on, as icy dirt paths are different than snowy paths.

Another possibility is to buy a second-hand Raleigh 20, or Moulton - the lower centre of gravity should help (as suggested on 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbfivelive/F2148575?thread=1580186
)

Thanks for your links

>I've always rode my bike in winter months but avoided ever riding in the
>snow.  I'm going to try riding in the snow this winter.  Does anyone have
>any advice or comments on this?

>I've looked at these two sites:
>
>http://www.icebike.org/
>http://www.bicyclinglife.com/Recreation/wintercycling.htm
>
>A bike courier I knew said he had special brakes on his bike for winter
>use.  Disk brakes I think.  And of course there are special studded tires.
>What do people advise as goes modifications to one's bike for winter
>cycling?
>
>Rob


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