[*BCM*] riding bikes in the snow

[Lee Peters]

I converted my mountain bike to a Shimano Nexus 7-speed mainly to address 
the snow clogging my cogs.  I was happy for 12 months or 2000 miles, then 
after 14 months, the thing completely busted, requiring a $100 repair in 
parts alone.  The warranty was for 12.  Now it is set up as a single speed 
freewheel.

Do you hear that Sheldon Brown?  They are cr*p, please don't advise 
otherwise.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ethan Woehrling" <eew at postmaster.co.uk>
To: <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 12:25 PM
Subject: [*BCM*] riding bikes in the snow


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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