Riding in the ruts.

[spidercyclist]

After a big snow storm, what's the best way to ride in the ruts? I have studded tires and fenders on my winter commuter, but I still seem to slide some in the ruts. I think about lowering my tire pressure, but I don't think that would help much. If the city would only do a better job on the side streets I wouldn't have to ride in the ruts. Have a good night.

[davkatreb]

I use my Honda Element. Works great.

[Teocalli401]

Pedal, PEDAL, PEDAL... I didn't know Honda Elements could drive in the snow:p

[wigger thomas]

I'm thinking if you have ruts,even the ruts will have snow that is deeper than your studs are long.

I think if you do attempt to ride in the ruts,try to stay centered from your hips and be prepared to dab some.

And remember what Bob Marley said, "if your ridin' in the ruts,don't you complicate your mind."

[poison idea]

i got that problem too.
sometimes skill and balance gets it done, but sometimes you just gotta use brute force.

make like a caveman. they surrvived in brutal winters. just put on larger tires and forget that finese exists.

lately i'm actually liking my commute more. its a nice change of pace and i show up at work in a better mood. come spring i might even be stronger

[plume_mtb]

I use my Honda Element. Works great.\

There's something that doesn't line up about you driving an Element. I can't put my finger on it though... and that advice makes you lose street cred dude!

:rolleyes:

[dave66]

i find my studded 45's do well enuff in the ruts, but when the snow is pancaked out by car tires and just continually breaks free under your tires there isn't much you can do.
when the snow gets like that i just try to ride in the fresh stuff where possible [paved shoulder etc...] harder going, but at least you have tractions

TG ottawa doesn't get a lot of snow and is just cold as hell

[rockhound]

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There's something that doesn't line up about you driving an Element. I can't put my finger on it though... and that advice makes you lose street cred dude!

:rolleyes:

Dave's an electrician, which means he probably has electricity at home...:rolleyes: ...that totally ruins my preconcieved notions of this fine fixed folkhero.

puhlease...he's just a man, like the rest of us.

[plume_mtb]

Dave's an electrician, which means he probably has electricity at home...:rolleyes: ...that totally ruins my preconcieved notions of this fine fixed folkhero.

puhlease...he's just a man, like the rest of us.

a man with very strong opinions.

eh?

;)

my comments (at this point) towards Dave are all in good fun, whether he knows it or not...

[tryandgetme]

I find ruts are a matter of practice. I often find it easier to ride in the ruts than try to stay out of them. Needs a precise touch on the pedals, brakes, steering, and balance. It would take something like a pugsly to keep from sliding into the ruts I think.

[Scott G.]

I use my Honda Element. Works great.

Hear, Hear, my Element kicked ass in Tahoe during our record snow year during the winter of 05-06.....

But I digress, the way to avoid ruts, well, is to create your own....