Winter Cycling on a Strida

I bought a Strida EVO to be my winter bike because it's aluminium frame and belt drive make it basically rustproof and capable of surviving Toronto's salt-covered winter streets. But how does the Strida ride in the snow?
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[@samatg]

Thank you for this video, really like the vibe

[@bromptoning]

Aw, thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the vibe. :)

[@inxlee]

Have you tried the solution that you mentioned to prevent the pedals from freezing up? Thanks!

[@bromptoning]

Hey there! When riding in super snowy conditions this winter (at least 5 inches of fresh snow), I would kick the gearbox when I stopped at the lights, which would knock the snow out somewhat, and that seemed to buy me enough time to got to my destination where I'd fold the bike and bring it inside so the remaining snow could melt off. It is definitely inconvenient to try to clean that tiny space while cycling. If Toronto regularly got tons of snow, I'd solve this problem by simply getting a single-speed Strida. I might do that anyway if I find one for sale. ;)

[@eduardosantana1814]

My winter bike is an Euro Mini Zizzo. A third of the price of a Strida with 20 inch wheels and great handling for the price. Imho the Strida is useless for hills and I just don’t like the acrobatics when stopping at a red light. Great video though!!!

[@bromptoning]

Glad you liked the video! My mom just bought a Zizzo! I'm looking forward to trying it out when I visit her later this summer (once I'm vaccinated). I did notice that the Zizzo's frame is aluminum, which would thankfully not rust in salt, but it still has a chain and derailleur that would. I love the rust-proof simplicity of a belt drive, and currently the Strida is the only folding bike that has one. Good thing acrobatics are my jam. ;)

[@Ivandrago89]

Please tell us- 1. Where you bought it from 2. And the price

[@bromptoning]

Hi there! So I bought the Strida from Bill at stridacanada.ca/ It was secondhand and about $800 shipping included. A brand new Strida EVO would have been around $1200, but due to pandemic inflation, a new Strida right now would probably cost more than that - if you can even get one! Bikes are at a premium and suppliers can't keep up!

[@kirillmetlin1302]

Хороший велосипед! У меня 5.2

[@grgr7377]

Try to ride Strida when it's snowing. The snow gets to the freewheel and main wheel increasing its circumference , and the ride is over . :)

[@bromptoning]

Hmm, I didn't have that problem. But I plan to test the Strida out in more snow next winter.

[@grgr7377]

@@bromptoning I have tried it this year. It was about 0 or -1 celcius, the snowing was a big flakes one . It took about 15-20 minutes to make a ride impossible. I had to remove the back wheel and scrape out the snow of the freewheel because the even rolling the bike was impossible. The drive mechanism has stucked completely - the belt was tight due to the snow on the freewheel and the main wheel to the point there was no way to move. Besides that the Strida is in everyday use by me. It is cool bike with some issues , depends on the style of driving and pavement.

[@chanal910]

คนขี่ สูงเท่าไหร่คะ

[@bromptoning]

I'm 163cm tall.

[@chanal910]

​@@bromptoning ตอนนี้ยังขี่อยู่ไหม ขี่ยากไหม

[@bromptoning]

@@chanal910 I am. The Strida is tricky to ride - the narrow wheel base and small tires make it twitchy, but once you get used to it, it's fun.

[@MichaelHolloway]

Don't be so sure ... (last snow)

[@bromptoning]

I hope I didn't jinx it! But the 14 day forecast is pretty warm. Maybe we'll get one freak snowfall in April. ;)