Roadie or Hybrid
gb155
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No, not your normal one this
Just check outside and there is a good 7cm of snow, my car couldnt get up the hill I live on after going out this afternoon and we witnessed a WVM smash into a bollard after driving like a n00b (If it wasnt for the fact he almost hit us it would have been funny)
So tomorrows snow filled commute, Ribble on 23's (armadillos) or Ridgeback on 37's ?? (Top contact tyres)
Just check outside and there is a good 7cm of snow, my car couldnt get up the hill I live on after going out this afternoon and we witnessed a WVM smash into a bollard after driving like a n00b (If it wasnt for the fact he almost hit us it would have been funny)
So tomorrows snow filled commute, Ribble on 23's (armadillos) or Ridgeback on 37's ?? (Top contact tyres)
On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
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public transport?
Park the car at the bottom of the hill and use it from there?Food Chain number = 4
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I'd recommend the hybrid. I always feel I am more likely to catch a back end slide with the flat bar bike. And I'm less worried about damaging it in a crash (inexpensive and comparitively well-protected shifters and brake levers compared to STIs).
Run your tyres at a lower pressure than normal (be aware that the low temperatures will slightly depress tyre pressures anyway). And don't use the front brake. Rear brake only.
I found my biggest problem back in February was the cassette clogging up with snow and eventually derailling the chain altogether (no drive). However, I don't live in a big city like you, so I didn't have to deal with cars and lorries at the time - you may wish to consider the consequences of binning it in front of an out-of-control van or something.- - - - - - - - - -
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hybrid but if it's icy I'd take care though one can pass over ice does means very slow progress.0
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in Oldham and bottled it for tomorrow already on todays showing. I've had a little test spin on my hybrid with soft 35's, Scary. fast falling unpredictable and slippy snow and even on the decent roads no proper gritting and lethal driving.
I only lost 1 day last winter and binned it once on slippy roads but this snow seems less friendly to ride on and it keeps coming in little flurries making for more and more packed ice underneath0 -
Its pretty icy out, so decided to take the hybrid, can hear car spinning out on the hill now so it should be good funOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
It was a clear, dry(ish) day yesterday, but I still managed to drop it twice on patches of black ice, wrist hurts like hell, grazing on hip and bruised elbow, bike has a few more scratches.
Decided to take the car today!I ache, therefore I am.0 -
Frozen snow everywhere, was good fun on the Hybrid, almost lost it about 5 times, glad I didnt take the road bike tho, overall only took an extra 10 mins & should have some good helmet camera footage too.On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
I found frozen/fresh snow not a particular issue with wide knobblie tyres. But ice is definitely to be taken very seriously.
I think the variability of snow conditions means different people will find different conditions and therefore it is hard to say whether it is safe or not.
I think it is important in this case to be prepared for the worst. Incidentally, I use the pavement instead if the road if its icy: if I fall, it won't be in front of a car unable to stop!0 -
fnegroni wrote:I found frozen/fresh snow not a particular issue with wide knobblie tyres. But ice is definitely to be taken very seriously.
I think the variability of snow conditions means different people will find different conditions and therefore it is hard to say whether it is safe or not.
I think it is important in this case to be prepared for the worst. Incidentally, I use the pavement instead if the road if its icy: if I fall, it won't be in front of a car unable to stop!
Ice is almost always the issue, snow is fun but ice can be seriously scary.0 -
Sheet ice around here after Saturday night rain froze - we now have snow on top of sheet ice - had a go yesterday and lost it twice within 50m so walked in today0
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Yesterday on the Hybird wasnt so bad TBH, today doesnt look good tho, seems like there is ice everywhere, last day in for me tho so im dam sure im gonna enjoy it, even if I am on a hybrid againOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
Careful if there's ice, Gaz.FCN 2-4.
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