Winter commuting tyres

Given that I have a 700 x 32c (maximum) tyre size available for my road / commuter, what tyre would people recommend for more severe winter riding?
The present tyres have a slick mid section with treaded sides and I can't help but think that if there is any snow I'm not going to stay on the bike.
Could someone recommend a good tyre to get or give some good advice for Winter cycling?
The present tyres have a slick mid section with treaded sides and I can't help but think that if there is any snow I'm not going to stay on the bike.
Could someone recommend a good tyre to get or give some good advice for Winter cycling?
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2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
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Snow, of course, is a different matter. Full on CX tyres are the only things that are going to grip at all. Go for 28s to give some room between the tyre and frame for snow clearance.
I started looking after I posted and thought cx would be a good idea, but the smaller tyres didn't occur to me...
I wonder if I should get a complete spare set? Wheels and tyres so I can just straight swap? I guess there would be a problem with the rear cassette unless i can find the same one
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
M Ps are renowned for p* resistance but are heavy and I believe 28mm is the smallest size.
Ms are not as p* resistant but are lighter and I THINK 25mm are availlable.
S Ps have the same p* resistance design as the M Ps, but are lighter and available in 23mm and 25mm.
Personally, I plan to buy the latter, probably for 28 Euros (£22?) each at...
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;p ... 93a7815a1f
Edit: Hmmm, I could have sworn I saw Marathons and Pluses in 700c sizes, but now I'm not so sure, having looked briefly at Bike24...
Edit2: Not quite hit insanity yet, just found 700c versions of the Marathon/Pluses at...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Cate ... oryID=1049
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"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
I have the marathon plus tyres 700cx38 on my Scott Sportster hybrid and am really happy with them, nice grip but what they'll be like in snow etc we'll just have to wait and see..
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2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
Whatever the problem, a new bike is always the way to go.
What about a crosser?
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
I cross dress for no one :?
I'll see how I do with the commuter in mid-winter and if it gets really bad, I'll look at a mtb style hybrid
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
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Nah, you miss out on all the fun that way.
As regards tyre size, I use 23c on my road bike all year and 32 on my tourer since it won't take thinner on those rims.
the only problem is: I saw a stunning Specialised CX bike down at Samways at lunch... mmmmmmm
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
Now we're talking. Mtbs represent the dark side of the Force.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
bloody gorgeous looking piece of kit and exactly the kind of bike I'd use.
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
(Seriously though, might be worth having a look at what's on the second hand market before you buy.)
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
FWIW you can definitely get MPs in 700c x 25mm - I have them on my hybrid. A reasonably surefooted tyre, and in approaching rain, snow, wind, cold and darkness puncture-proofness trumps rolling resistance by a factor of 10-1.
I got mine from http://www.bikeplus.co.uk/ - not the best website, but very good price, in stock and delivered promptly! PITA to fit the tyres through!
HTH - Rufus.