[Samson]

Fun stuff... tried to go when it was about 3 degrees earlier in the week, but the frozen crust of snow made it, oh, not possible. Went today with the 49 degrees and slushy but still about 5" deep snow, and it was more possible, but still rather difficult and tourette's-inducing.

Traction and brakes are overrated.

 

[mastercycleman]

Traction and brakes are overrated.

so are V- brakes

 

[Samson]

so are V- brakes

As are bike snobs...

 

[mastercycleman]

As are bike snobs...

Ya, I think N8 should leave too...

 

[bac]

Fun stuff... tried to go when it was about 3 degrees earlier in the week, but the frozen crust of snow made it, oh, not possible. Went today with the 49 degrees and slushy but still about 5" deep snow, and it was more possible, but still rather difficult and tourette's-inducing.

Great pix! I love to ride in the snow also. I set up my single speed with studded tires, and hydraulic disc brakes just for winter! Here are a few pix from past years. (no real snow in PA yet!):

STUDS ARE OUT!

COLD - YUP IT WAS COLD!

MY BUD FRANK!

... Brad

 

[Samson]

Nice pics! I finally realized that lowering the tire pressures to about 15psi works wonders... amazing.
The brakes weren't too bad, just needed a few quick pulses to clear the snow/ice. I'm running Crossmax ceramic rims/pads, which helps a little bit. Not as nice as discs though...

Made a little video:
Click Here.

 

[Heidi]

Hey Samson, great fun huh? I've done quite a few days of snow riding this year myself. I run studs as well and have found them to work great. My commuter has V brakes also and while it's challenging at times, I make it work.

Keep up the fun!

 

[Squeak]

Hey Samson, great fun huh? I've done quite a few days of snow riding this year myself. I run studs as well and have found them to work great. My commuter has V brakes also and while it's challenging at times, I make it work.

Keep up the fun!

You have v-brakes on your cross bike?

 

[Heidi]

You have v-brakes on your cross bike?

hehe - All of my bikes are commuters at some point during the year. In heavy winter I use the Titus Racer X - studded tires, & fenders. It still has v brakes on it, but commuting is the only thing I use it for now.

 

[Squeak]

Oh ho! I got you now.

Studded CX tires on a cross bike would be sweet though.

 

[Heidi]

Oh ho! I got you now.

Studded CX tires on a cross bike would be sweet though.

Except stopping power on a cross bike is even LESS than with v brakes!!!!

 

[Squeak]

Except stopping power on a cross bike is even LESS than with v brakes!!!!

Sliding through 4 way stops, spinning out, power slides...Thats what makes the cx bike fun