Monday, December 5, 2011

You can still commute in this weather... We do!

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Stay warm, but don't over dress. Plan ahead since your commute will take a little longer. Bar Mitts are a favorite of ours to keep your hands warm without having to wear huge gloves and feeling like you have lost control over braking and shifting.

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Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro

We highly recommend studded tires when the streets are as icy as they are now. Tires start around $60 a tire. If you pay a little more for carbide studs they will last you for many seasons of winter commuting/riding.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to stop in and let us help you feel more comfortable with the idea of riding in winter.

1 comment:

Will K said...

This kind of weather is why I love my folding bike. I can outfit it all ready for winter, but if I lose my nerve, it's really easy to take the bus with my bike, or put it in the car trunk, if I can convince someone to come pick me up.