How Crazy Am I To Still Be Riding My Bike 3.5 Miles To School Every Day On A Hilly Road?

"Jdrentarol" (jdrentarol) 01/23/2016 at 13:37 • Filed to: None

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With the tires above fitted to my bike, How Crazy Am I To Still Be Riding My Bike 3.5 Miles To School Every Day On A Hilly Road?

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Alfalfa > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 14:06

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My dad has commuted on his bike daily for nearly 20 years. He actually has some studded snow tires, though.

Jdrentarol > Alfalfa 01/23/2016 at 14:18

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Well, I have racing slicks. It sucks. Cold, but I somehow find grip. I get wheelspin, though, which on a bike, is the equivalent of shitting & peeing yourself up on a stage at the exact same time. Terrifying, to be exact.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 15:12

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3.5 miles isn’t that far.

I ride my bicycle to work from time to time and that’s about 12 miles with some hills.

JGrabowMSt > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 15:35

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As a cyclist, my answer is nope. Not a problem. Are you a good rider? Shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re not a good rider, this should help you become one. Brake early, turn slowly.

Know when to take the bus.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 16:12

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If you’re doing racing slicks, get contis, as they last a lot longer than Michelins. Go get some cross tires, don't run slicks in the wet.

Jdrentarol > JGrabowMSt 01/23/2016 at 16:16

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Ehhh, I can’t take the bus. Too far away from bus stops. But, yes, I am a great rider. I have ridden 2,000 miles in the past year, in fact.

Jdrentarol > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 01/23/2016 at 16:16

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Well, on thin slicks, it is pretty far.

Jdrentarol > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 01/23/2016 at 16:18

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Hmmmm, I have no money, buy I use Bontrager slicks and they have lasted me 3200/1400 miles front/rear

TheRealBicycleBuck > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 20:32

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I quit riding 23s when I moved to Louisiana. Now I ride 38s (cyclocross frame) and laugh at the other guys getting beat up on our terrible roads.

In the snow? No thanks. That’s what the beater MTB is for.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Jdrentarol 01/23/2016 at 20:56

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Thin tires actually work better in snow than fat ones.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > Jdrentarol 01/24/2016 at 04:59

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Here in the Netherlands this wouldn’t even be a question. You just do it.

You would be weirder if you didn’t bike that.

gingabloke > JGrabowMSt 01/24/2016 at 06:52

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As a cyclist: get on with it.

As a car-ist: why are you riding a bike? Especially in this weather...

Jdrentarol > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 01/25/2016 at 06:48

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I have noticed that. They cut through the snow very well...

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Jdrentarol 01/25/2016 at 15:01

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Do you have enough frame clearance for cyclocross tires? Because they’re great in snow.

I went on Cl and found an old mountain bike, put semislicks with decent shoulder treads and use that in the winter. Cost me around $70 for the bike and ~$150 in parts to get it back into shape for a commute. When I ride in it’s 23 miles (roughly 800-1000 feet of vertical) and not too bad, although they clear our roads pretty well.

Jdrentarol > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 01/25/2016 at 15:04

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I have no space for anything. It sucks.