Do you REALLY need STUDDED winter tyres for your bicycle?

Do you ride a bike with winter tires? Are they studded? Do you find studded winter tires worth it? Let's dive into pros and cons of studded tires. I share my opinion based on experience of two winter seasons with Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro, Continental RaceKing, Maxxis Minion DHR II and Forekaster. I've been comparing tires in variety of winter conditions and temperatures. If you are not sure whether you really need studded tires, this video might help to make a decision.
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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Pros
0:43 - Cons
1:46 - Conclusion
#cycling #tires #studded

[@johnrobertd748]

Yes!!

[@carsonwyndham9693]

I am considering moving to an electric bike for the first time to increase the number of times I can use it to commute to work. I live in Rural Canada outside Edmonton Alberta and I work in Spruce Grove my commute is 15km each way using highways and country roads. I am 49 years old and so feel the addition of electric power will make it more possible for me year round but I also feel that I will need the added insurance of studded tires to guard against ice as I am riding on roads and not on trails. Black ice is common here so I want to make sure I don't fall down and get run over. My last bike was a Trek mountain bike but it is in my home in Colombia for when I travel there and so I am bikeless right now. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated and thanks for the great content, and for the record I do not enjoy changing tires.

[@ZavyalovCycling]

Hi! For an electric bike studded tyres are a nice choice! The motor will manage their added weight, but you'll surely feel more confident on ice. Just go for it!

[@soijiro666]

Which kind of winter are you talking about? a Nordic one or a British mild one?

[@baconeater312]

good for canadian prarie winters not british winters ,I use shwalbe winter plus and they dont have deep enough sipes for wet snow ,deeper snow will cause you to plane up on top of it ,I have road with studs for several years "icy prarie winters" I find they are great about a month into winter when the roads and sidewalks are packed with hardpack and ice ,when you get fresh snow and drifts they dont clear snow well but on ice you stick to it,also after getting used to them correcting for the slip-bites is more of a reflex and takes no thought ,I want to try the super luggy ones he showed ext year

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

They are 35-100 ea in USA