Winter Tires?

Post by **Dakota_c69** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:19 pm

So with these Trelborgs(sp?), can one ride all year round as long as it i s not cold enough to freeze you on to the handlebars? How much snow would be too much snow..?

Just curious...

Glenn.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:17 pm

Glenn,

The tires are great for getting around in the snow and ice. Especially the ice. More than 2 feet of snow is tough to ride in. Mostly the ridges where we ride are pretty wind swept so it's generally pretty good.

As for the cold, I think it's good to -15 and I'm not a die hard. We buy those handlebar muffs like the ATV guys and bike messengers use. They fit on the handlebar and then you put your hand inside the muff to grab the bars and controls. Your hands stay very warm in them.

Some guys use heated grips.

All in all, it is the cleanest mud that you will ever ride in. Good practice for next year.

Post by **Dakota_c69** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:25 am

Already have the heated grips... But those tires look pretty pricey...! Is snow softer to crash in?!?!?

MotorEd · Post by **MotorEd** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:51 am

At the end of the day the winter tires are expensive....however they will last longer than your summer tires do, so it works out about the same in $$/ride kind of deal. This extends your riding season and winter riding is a blast....especially when the ski conditions are medeocre. Is the snow softer to crash in?...it really depends, the ground is frozen!!!