Has anyone ridden their trikes, preferably Rovers, in the snow/ice? Did you require studded tires by chance, or do common tires do okay?
Was talking with one shady-like guy and he claimed only the drive wheel needed studs, the steering ended up being more-or-less skis. Watched a video of another fellow who said riding a trike over fresh snow was the most heavenly thing to of done & experienced.
Know some people in the area have run studded tires on bicycles as they were their only means of transportation. Seen them ride right over ice unaffected.
Comments
Sort of wondering, with snow and ice mix: could one just get a rear studded tire, or would one want studded tires on all three wheels? Haven't been out riding yet. Might be able to get out before sunset - work permitting.
When I rang bell for The Salvation Army, would see guys on DFB riding over ice with studded tires. Anyone have any experiences with 20 inch studded tires? How did you like them?
ed
I have a Zoomer and got stuck almost immediately after the first snowfall (2") by going 2 wheels off the path and one on the edge of the path/on the pavement. So in this situation, would one studded tire in the back work to get me moving again?
Also, because I'm riding a path that crosses streets, will a studded tire in back get me across the snowy and icy intersections? I'm scared of getting stuck and getting run over.
A few bicyclers in out area have studded as it's their only means of transportation, and buses stop running at odd times and not on weekends. They are spending $80 to $150 a tire too.
Saw this custom made one, wow!
Here's Eric on his fat tired two-wheeler. Compare the rims and tire widths.