Comments on: Top 10 Tips for Riding in the Snow http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/18/top-10-tips-for-riding-in-the-snow/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: JoelGuelph http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/12/18/top-10-tips-for-riding-in-the-snow/comment-page-1/#comment-65738 JoelGuelph Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:41:37 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/18/top-10-tips-for-riding-in-the-snow/#comment-65738 "I predict that not too far in the future, someone will build a bicycle frame with room for motocross tires. Look for it." It seems odd to me that Jill wouldn't know about the Surly Pugsley. It seems ideal for the Iditabike, with it's 4" (well, 3.7") tires. I can't say I know how wide motocross tires are, but I bet 3.7" is close. http://www.surlybikes.com/pugsley.html Also, for all you commuters looking for winter riding tips, wider tires for flotation is not always best. It works great for deep snow with an uncertain base, but if you know that there is a few inches of snow on top of hardpack or pavement, skinny tires are often a better decision. My cyclocross tires on my hybrid cut right through the snow and bite on the hardpack below. Just watch out for the unseen ice patches! “I predict that not too far in the future, someone will build a bicycle frame with room for motocross tires. Look for it.” It seems odd to me that Jill wouldn’t know about the Surly Pugsley. It seems ideal for the Iditabike, with it’s 4″ (well, 3.7″) tires. I can’t say I know how wide motocross tires are, but I bet 3.7″ is close.
http://www.surlybikes.com/pugsley.html

Also, for all you commuters looking for winter riding tips, wider tires for flotation is not always best. It works great for deep snow with an uncertain base, but if you know that there is a few inches of snow on top of hardpack or pavement, skinny tires are often a better decision. My cyclocross tires on my hybrid cut right through the snow and bite on the hardpack below. Just watch out for the unseen ice patches!

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