Okay, so studs are wonderful. Studs are work. So I'm buying a second set of wheels to put my regular tires on.
I decided to go with a nicer set of wheels than I have. They're lower spoke count and lighter. The same rim width for easy swapping. ALX220's for under $250. It's good to know that not everyone is insane and you can buy wheelsets that are cost effective (assuming these don't turn out to be cheap junk).
So I'll put my normal street tires on these and put them on on days like Friday where I really didn't need any studs.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Clipping In
I went on my first ride in nearly a month today. Yes, the cold weather and, even moreso, the snow keep me off my road bike (the thought of buying a mtb next winter has crossed my mind).
I road (because for one the roads and trails are actually clear enough this week)
today to get my new pedals (SPD, a Christmas gift) attached. I bought shoes yesterday (Shimano's '08 Touring shoe). So that short 1.3 mile ride is all I've had so far with the clips, but I must admit that I can see the value. While I'm quite good at getting into my toe clips, I can foresee being quicker on these clipins. And, even better, you're a lot more connected to the bike: That means more control (bunny hops, not that I dare anyway) and more power (not an appreciable amount, but there are people who pay absurd amounts of money to drop 200 grams).
I also received a perl izumi weather shell (bright bright bright yellow) and a second water bottle and other things not related to cycling.
Oh I can't wait for spring. I'm considering a Y membership now. Partially to get access to a better gym than what we have at work, but a big part of it is to get access to spinner trainers. Come March/April it's back to riding outside, often, and far.
I road (because for one the roads and trails are actually clear enough this week)
today to get my new pedals (SPD, a Christmas gift) attached. I bought shoes yesterday (Shimano's '08 Touring shoe). So that short 1.3 mile ride is all I've had so far with the clips, but I must admit that I can see the value. While I'm quite good at getting into my toe clips, I can foresee being quicker on these clipins. And, even better, you're a lot more connected to the bike: That means more control (bunny hops, not that I dare anyway) and more power (not an appreciable amount, but there are people who pay absurd amounts of money to drop 200 grams).
I also received a perl izumi weather shell (bright bright bright yellow) and a second water bottle and other things not related to cycling.
Oh I can't wait for spring. I'm considering a Y membership now. Partially to get access to a better gym than what we have at work, but a big part of it is to get access to spinner trainers. Come March/April it's back to riding outside, often, and far.
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