I Tried Anti-Skid Fixed Gear Tires!

When riding fixed gear on snow and ice, you slide forever when pulling a skid. While that sounds like a ton of fun on paper, sometimes you actually need to stop. Weighing in at a heavyweight 800 grams PER TIRE (that's heavier than some wheels) with literal bits of metal poking out of them, the Schwalbe Winter tires are definitely anti-skid fixed gear tires, but that's the point!
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[@jacobatherton8339]

Winter riding is amazing on a fixed gear. This winter has been mild overall. Every time we've had heavy snow and a deep freeze, it warms up a week later. In years past it seemed like we've gone whole months without the temperature going above freezing. The Midwest is unpredictable.

[@tensiondechaine]

I know the benefit of tubeless, I read everywhere “tubeless are the best”… but it’s another video confirming that I don’t want to have yogourt everywhere 😂 Good ol’ tubes are still good for me 😁

[@tensiondechaine]

Never mind this comment, since then I switched my archetype to tubeless without any problems 😂😂 and it’s just awesome !

[@dln97]

Welcome to the Midwest! I am loving watching your journey with discovering “real winter” and riding in snow for the first time. Although the main thing I have been getting from these videos has been, “Zach is in Michigan, therefore he must ride through the middle of the forest to get wherever he wants to go.” Great video!

[@rondvivre3636]

So far, Michigan has had a very, very mild winter, this weather ain't normal. Glad to know there are at least two fixed gear bikes in Michigan now.

[@tbz1551]

The Schwalbe CX Pro’s are an insane tire if you don’t want the studs but want a proper tread. Far better if you’re not on ice imo. Snow/slush, prefer the CX Pro for cost, weight, power etc Great video! Welcome to winter ❄️👊🏻

[@roydrink]

Umm Zach… there’s a great place to test your new tires. It’s the frozen lake right next to you.

[@carleyshark]

Well he did say it was warm enough for snow to start melting so the ice will start melting too and for someone who never experienced proper winter I wouldn't put him on a frozen lake if he doesn't know how to see if the ice will hold. Coming from a Wisconsinite

[@simplexicated]

Fuck getting on any ice I haven't cored out and thickness checked first.

[@kennethward9530]

While you are in Michigan, you should really check out the indoor #LexusVelodrome in Detroit. Go there on a Saturday they have evening races scheduled, take a track 101 class in the afternoon,(all the instructors are good) stay for the racing. They serve adult drinks, pizza and hot dogs during the races for spectators. Not your usual type of riding, but another aspect of fixed gear riding in all its glory

[@alienrefugee51]

You should've just picked up a beater pair of rims to run with the snow tires for when it's really bad out and then you still have your normal set for when it's dry.

[@liamkaloy]

yup 2 set of wheels is way better than tire change, what is even better and what 99% of committed bikers end up with is at least 2 bikes - relatively cheaper beater/commuter bike and main/weekend bike. Wasting 500$ sram xx1 cassette on everyday winter work commuting is not the smartest choice.

[@sicsempertyrannis9024]

Amen

[@alienrefugee51]

@@liamkaloy With the way he's moving around, I doubt he'd want to deal with transporting 2 bikes to different countries/States. But yeah, ideally if you live in the same spot, having a nicer ride and a beater is the way to go.

[@FernandoHernandez-jw4yy]

If the seal of your tubeless tire breaks when you're riding, you just put a spare tube inside, just like with non-tubeless. Have fun with the huge mess the liquid will make

[@volition5559]

if you seat the bead of the tire onto the rim and then put the sealant in you don't have to deal with the mess. (seat with compressor or pump, remove valve core- tire should stay on since it's seated- and then put the sealant in and reinflate.) You should also just get tubeless specific rims. Makes your life easier. this also answers the question of what happens if my tire deflates while I'm away from a compressor. If you're seating your tire with sealant in the tire, you're relying on the sealant. You should seat the bead onto the rim with no sealant in the tire to ensure a seal has been made without sealant. Sealant is a backup for flats. Not the sealer.

[@eggplant9277]

+1 for airshot i've set up 650bx48 and 29x2.6 tyres with it and it worked first time no problem such a cool device and has already saved me money compared to going to the LBS

[@brianmaldonado3723]

Nice vid. Ty but I can't do that tubeless thing. Have used 700c Soumi W240, Innova 26" steel and now 45NRTH Gravdal 650b. Lowering air pressure allows studs and tread blocks to compress out of the way a bit for longer stud life and smoother, quieter riding. I still swap for non-studded tires when I can. Enjoy your adventures amigo!

[@ofacid3439]

I ride Ice Spikers on a fixed gear MTB. Those are criminally expensive but it's pure joy. A perfect winter beater I never thought I'd have

[@newoldsteel]

"Now THIS is tracklocross!!" Once again awesome video dude!

[@forrestjames1312]

It’s been a weird winter around here this year, cleveland usually gets a gnarly amount of “lake effect” snow, but this year the snow has not stuck on the ground for more than a few days. So I actually got the same schwalbe tires in 26” (my 90s mtb is my winter commuter) and honestly have barely needed them!

[@Fango925]

12:30 Come on over to Minnesota! -35 windchill last week...

[@4specialist]

Almost ALL the snow will be gone tomorrow...I'm right where Zach is (East Lansing), and it's raining now and will be in the 50s and raining most of the day tomorrow...at least he got to try out his studded tires.😎

[@liamkaloy]

Bikeing in winter is OK or even fun for first few weeks. If you commute on daily basis it quickly becomes PITA. Up to -5 Celcius is acceptable but below this point it becomes painful. Also first and last month of winter is a lot of rain, ice on the roads, salt on the roads - meaning minimum 20 minutes cleaning every day if you don't want rust on drivetrain the next day. I am used to this and have no choice but is so much better if it is dry and warm, and you can just hoop on the bike without 3 layers of clothing and then just leave the bike without cleaning/oiling for the next day.

[@scubawithatuba]

I live in New Mexico and my only transportation is fixed gear. Mud guards, tire liners and trail tires are key to survival.

[@emilius1238]

I've gotten an air compressor since, but I've inflated my tubeless tires at regular gas station air compressors surely a dozen times. Only downside is you either need to run Schrader valves or you need an Schrader to Presta adapter, altough those are literally like 6€, so yeah.

[@risue08]

Man, I was waiting to see if Anti-skid tires can skid...

[@Max-xl3ml]

Fixed gears are ideal for winter urban riding.

[@lesterverne3454]

It would be interesting to lace a Sturmey Archer ASC or S3X 3 speed fixed gear hub for winter rides.

[@onespeedbicycles]

Use Schwalbe tubeless rim tape! They are the best in my opinion! Best for 35c option!

[@felicetanka]

Michigan has two velodromes, bloomer park and one in Detroit.

[@adamtharp]

impressive the bravery of doing a setup on that floor, I usually end up in my underwear on the kitchen floor. I don't end up crying very much anymore now that I don't use Schwalbe,

[@Dellvmnyam]

I hope you broke in your new tyres properly. Studded tyres require about 50-70 km riding on pavement before taking them to ice or other types of surfaces, otherwise there may be a risk of studs falling out. Good luck ^_^

[@BenjaminSmith2]

Michigan this year has been one week of cold, and one week of winter. But I guess that secret is out.

[@B_COOPER]

Zach you know that weight goes all out the window when the ground is Santa Clause’s yard

[@zackharlow6839]

remember when all us midwest hussies yelled at you for calling california cold lolollol

[@Gravelmisfit_]

Awesome vid man!

[@dutchanimal010]

I'm less hardy than you (also live on a giant hill) and don't snow-ride. Buuuuuut it sounds like you're around till spring so want to ride the Kal-Haven trail with me? Starts near my house in Kalamazoo and ends near the Lake Michigan, 40 miles of paved/gravel offroad bike trail!

[@jamesholmes9683]

You should have came to new England we've had plenty of snow and sud zero temps

[@fehrcarlo2381]

One question Zach and I'm no expert but, Won't the liquid sealant freeze and not be able to do its work sealing a puncture? I mean to seal it has to be "liquid" to fill in the puncture, If it's frozen it would make the "tubeless" wheels useless...

[@chiefscotthoffman5237]

How did you get such nice tires for $ 25.00 each? Boy, wouldn't I like a deal like that! Keep on riding my friend, Snow will come before you know it.

[@atomiccat2002]

Gorilla tape, put tire on halfway, pour sealant into tire, close up tire, Shake it up good, spin it around, pump like a crazy person or use air compressor, spin it and bounce it , Repeat on other wheel and go for a ride!

[@Zzyyxx22]

You’re supposed to put a few dry miles into the studded tyres so the spikes seat properly so the snow free spell might not be a bad thing

[@mkkrt]

Gravelkings are the way to go. Or any other CX/gravel tire.

[@sonymicronin]

Might save up for one of these “special specials”

[@xrgiok]

It’s not cold!Come to Canada 😅

[@marzylol9141]

You should come to Chicago Illinois the bike here are crazy

[@MarchWilliam]

Inflating a not-tubeless compatible tire as a tubeless set up when the tire is between your legs is.... very brave...

[@brazaschannel7754]

I’m so excited about wabi special restock😀 I’ve been saving money to buy one but I’m not sure how to get it to 🇷🇺….

[@xShikari]

Very interesting and informative video. However I'll stick to my mountainbike for cold/icy weather. There is enough days in the year for my fixed gear.

[@christopherwebb3517]

Just like most of the recent bicycle innovations, tubeless tires just don't seem like they're a significant enough improvement over what they're meant to replace to justify the trouble and/or expense.

[@4specialist]

It takes a pretty big puncture to leave u with a flat...but then u can plug, reinflate, and u're on ur way...or u can use tubeless tire inserts which give u a run flat system.

[@Danny_Tanner]

shred the frozen lake? 🤣

[@anielyantra1]

The Thunder is the only model the allows for a bigger tire but even that is too small for my 280lbs. When you have to pump tires up to higher pressures.....things can go wrong much more easily. Besides it is a much more jarring ride....the reason you had to buy bamboo handle bars.......? I don't mind being reasonably dangerous but not reasonably ridiculous.

[@nova-jo1649]

Get a turkey baseter for your sealant

[@guinnessaleful]

You need to ride on that frozen lake.

[@christiangilcase5009]

Can wabi ship to Philippines?

[@roguecode2354]

that is snow for ya, it always arrives when you don't want it and is absent when you want it to snow.

[@mom_im_losing_it]

Winter is pretty much over Zach sorry you missed out.

[@andrewsiasparks]

This year is mild af.

[@TrevorCanToo]

Id be nervous taking the Airshot on the plane lol ✈️ 👳🏻‍♂️🕵🏾‍♂️

[@Double.Tapp.]

Clincher gang

[@FernandoHernandez-jw4yy]

You're not even wearing somnething around your neck (like a bandana or a scarf). Can't be that cold. Or you're just so tough. haha

[@587583922]

Why did you go tubeless again? It definitely doesn't seem worth it.

[@galenkehler]

Ok so you don't buy an air compressor, but you buy an air tank and then an electric air pump to charge it... How is that not just an air compressor?

[@dutchanimal010]

Climate change yo also places like the Twin Cities are a lot rougher than Lansing

[@Somebodycousin]

You came too late. Global Warming kinda canceled Midwest winter

[@Pupkin94]

Герметик это провал и зло. Зачем это всё? Continental 4 season является лучшей резиной для зимы и лета.