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What\u2019s the one thing that unites roadies, mountain bikers, and BMX bandits? Cycling through winter\u00a0<\/strong>makes you badass. So here\u2019s how to make the right choices about the bicycles you\u2019re going to be\u00a0<\/strong>riding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gear-Grinder<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re cycling off-road or on smooth tarmac, any wet surface is going to make your tyres spew corrosive material onto your frame and drive chain. Check out this video that tells you how to prepare your mountain bike for the worst winter conditions.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

If you\u2019re a roadie, the same principles apply to you \u2013 as soon as the tarmac is salted, your bike is just as vulnerable as if you took your whip through the mud. It\u2019s cold, it\u2019s winter, so show some solidarity. Get the hose out and wash the gear-grinder from your bike before it ruins your chain.<\/p>\n

Grip<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A common misconception is that knobbly tyres provide a better grip \u2013 they don\u2019t. The reality is that knobblies don\u2019t give you a better grip on tarmac. Knobblies only add grip on muddy, shifting, textured surfaces. On a smooth and wet surface, slicks rule supreme. Think about the shape of your bicycle tyres.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Even on ice, slicks provide a greater contact area. The larger the contact area the better \u2013 there\u2019s a reason that ice skates aren\u2019t knobbly. But autumn will push you to the boundaries of uneven and unpredictable surfaces. So, watch the above video again \u2013 and learn something.<\/p>\n

Studs mean safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Look at car tyres head-on, they\u2019ve got a square profile and that\u2019s because cars have 4 wheels and don\u2019t need to lean into corners like bikes. So studded tyres mean safety \u2013 in the right conditions. There needs to be consistent, deep snowfall for studs to work, but even then be careful\u2026<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Rounded tyre profiles give much better grip on two-wheeled vehicles so in colder weather select smaller tyres, or keep your fat-bike tyres pumped to maximum pressure, and that way your studs will allow you to travel through the snow at much higher speeds.<\/p>\n

Changeable conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As autumn descends into winter\u2019s icy grip, conditions become seriously hazardous. Sometimes, you\u2019ll need to assess the weather forecast before each ride. Will there be ice? Will it be a hallowed sunny morning with a damp tarmac in an ice cold air? Well, here\u2019s the solution.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

Usually, I\u2019m not a fan of Kickstarter solutions – but I\u2019m glad that there are entrepreneurs earnestly trying to solve cycling\u2019s biggest problems. After all, who hasn\u2019t found themselves halfway through a ride and wished they\u2019d been on the other bike? You only make those decisions in winter \u2013 right?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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