Questions tagged [snow]
Questions about riding in snow. Please note that there are separate WINTER and ICE tags.
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Leaving bike outside in -20 degrees
I live in Montreal and every year I leave for 6 weeks in the winter to get a little break.
Is it ok for my bike to be on my balcony (kind of covered) during these 6 weeks where the temperature gets ...
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Why are there no snow chains for bicycles?
My last bicycle trip was a complete nightmare. Snow and ice everywhere, with no plowing anywhere. It made me re-realize what I already became all too familiar with last winter: it's a scary nightmare ...
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Does there exist a gravel bike that can accommodate 29″×2.25″ ribbed (and studded) tyres?
The title line says it all.
Just by looking at the pictures of the forks used for gravel bikes, and before reading the specs, it's evident that a 2.25″ won't fit. Is the term "gravel" today ...
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Does it ever make sense to use clipless pedals with studded tyres?
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Just the need to use studded tyres suggests a fear of slipping and falling.
Does it ever make sense to use studded tyres along with clipless pedals?
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I'm a lifelong cyclist and I ...
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What is the smallest collection of bikes to maintain for these three types of snowed over paths?
Selecting the kind of bike to ride depends perhaps a bit too much on context—how much snow, whether and how quickly the snow is plowed, etc.
Last winter I've taken the road bike on trails soon after ...
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Damages to LED from accumulated snow?
On my bike the rear light is a LED integrated in the fender. The gap between the LED group and the tire is quite narrow. The make is the same as in the picture below.
From the last time I cycled onto ...
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Why aren't winter bicycles camping events common as the motorcycles one?
Here in Europe there is a trend of organizing winter motorcycles rallies in wich the participants go camping in the snow, wearing furs and cooking on camp fires. The first and most important is the ...
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Seal Cleat opening on Clipless Waterproof / Winter Cycling shoes?
I own some Shimano MW7 waterproof cycling shoes I use for wet riding and 45Nrth Wolvhammer boots for deep winter riding. Should I be concerned about water entering my shoe via the cleat opening?
If ...
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Anyone tried to brush mud/snow in rear-wheel while on ride?
I ride my bike in the snow. And I think my bike can be a lot cleaner if I had a snow catcher in my rear-wheel.
There is possibility because the rear wheel fork comes with extra holes in it. I think ...
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Effect of reducing tire pressure for riding on snow
All other factors being the same (normal carved tires, 28x1.40, paved road with 5-10 cm snow), does reducing the tires pressure provide any improvement for cycling onto snow?
My idea is that lowering ...
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Experience biking with child trailer during winter?
What's your experience biking with child trailer during winter in the city?
I live in Cracow, Poland. Recent winters were almost snow-less, but it's <0°C cold and slippery anyway.
I am used to ...
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Can I use a bike for commuting 10km everyday at Jönköping (Sweden)?
I'm a French student going to Sweden for one year and I would like to know if I could use a bike to go to school even in winter for less than 150€ (or 1500 SEK).
Is it possible without having a bad ...
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Bike choice for snow commuting
I'm currently living in Holland, Michigan, and we get quite a bit of snow (lake effect from Lake Michigan). I purchased a Giant AnyRoad CoMax this past summer which is great for commuting in all ...
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Hybrid Fat/Snow Bike
I've seen some bikes with a pugsley or similar fork and 3"+ tires on a hard tail mtb frame.
-Has anyone done this them selves?
-Do you really notice any flotation with only one fat tire and one ...
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Snow Tire Wraps for Bicycles
In some areas of the world, cars are allowed to use snow chains (or cables) in order to increase traction on ice and snow. This is slightly complicated on bicycles, but has been done. The main ...
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