http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/ Nothing To Lose But Our Chains! Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:38:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2304 Adam Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:22:30 +0000 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/#comment-2304 I love the idea of studded tires. My fenders don't give my tires much clearance and I haven't found any studded tires that fit yet. The search continues . . . I love the idea of studded tires. My fenders don’t give my tires much clearance and I haven’t found any studded tires that fit yet. The search continues . . .

]]> http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2303 AFox Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:08:17 +0000 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/#comment-2303 How about using tires with studs? Nokian (among others) makes some excellent (if expensive) studded tires that make a tremendous difference if you ride throughout the winter. This is my second season bike commuting in the winter here in Rochester - I can't imagine doing my 12 mile round-trip w/o studded tires. The Nokian Extremes provide excellent traction, even on roads with icy ruts. How about using tires with studs? Nokian (among others) makes some excellent (if expensive) studded tires that make a tremendous difference if you ride throughout the winter. This is my second season bike commuting in the winter here in Rochester – I can’t imagine doing my 12 mile round-trip w/o studded tires. The Nokian Extremes provide excellent traction, even on roads with icy ruts.

]]> http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 John Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:55:40 +0000 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/#comment-2203 I'm jealous. I was stuck night diving in the Virgin Islands while you were riding. I’m jealous. I was stuck night diving in the Virgin Islands while you were riding.

]]> http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2051 Jack Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:53:54 +0000 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/#comment-2051 I'd recommend a good set of touring-style panniers, at least of medium capacity, especially since you already have a rear rack; these give you a decently low center-of-gravity, and if they're not wholly weatherproof initially, you can use plastic bags as liners. Even with large panniers you won't have the carrying capacity of an Xtracycle, obviously. But you'll have more flexibility - while not breaking the bank or unduly restricting the amount you can safely carry. I’d recommend a good set of touring-style panniers, at least of medium capacity, especially since you already have a rear rack; these give you a decently low center-of-gravity, and if they’re not wholly weatherproof initially, you can use plastic bags as liners. Even with large panniers you won’t have the carrying capacity of an Xtracycle, obviously. But you’ll have more flexibility – while not breaking the bank or unduly restricting the amount you can safely carry.

]]> http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-2033 Joey Mac Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:49:03 +0000 http://www.rocbike.com/2007/12/04/a-snowy-nighttime-bike-ride/#comment-2033 wait a second, how did you take that last photo? Ghost cameraman? wait a second, how did you take that last photo? Ghost cameraman?

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