Bicycle tire snow chains????

[Sven]

For those who ride in snow and icy conditions, has anyone ever ran snow chains on their bike tires?

Slipknot, a company from CO. sells these. . I have read and seen reviews giving thier opinions pro and cons.
IMO.....Seems like a more of a novelty than a true solution.

I personally would rather purchase set of Schwable studded tires.

Maybe I am missing something. Let me know.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

smart people don't ride bikes when it is cold outside.

 

[Guest2]

I like their music...but had no idea about the chains!

Just kiddin',,,I couldn't resist.
I have never used chains all the times I've ridden in the snow...

 

[fattyre]

No reason not to ride studs. Other than dry pavement. I can think of probably five reasons right off the bat why those chains are a bad idea.
1. Heavy
2. Rim brake clearance
3. Chain stay clearance
4. The gaps between the chains
5. You only need the littlest bit to bite, those chains are pretty exsessive considering the total weight of rider and bicycle.

 

[catfish]

I have an antique snow chain for bicycle tires. Found it in the tank of a Mead Ranger I bought.

 

[Sven]

smart people don't ride bikes when it is cold outside.

I ain't not never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed.

But I ain't gonna let a little cold , snow and ice stop me neither.

If my English teacher could read these entries she would be rolling in her grave.

 

[Superman1984]

1st off @fattyre that is a purpose built bike jus' due to the tires so of course with knobbies & what at least appears to be a 3" it should go if ya wanna ride powder.

2nd off studs do help cars/trucks Some in the snow but wider tire profile does have a % factor as well.

I've known of guys putting cut off nails through dirt bike tires to ride frozen terrain
Some Old tractors had spikes welded to steel wheels before rubber

I mean if you need or wanna ride a bike in the cold icy wet snowy weather it can be done but I would recommend at least 26"x2.125" tires or fatter meant to do so. Otherwise get creative using those chains etc at your own risk & to the bike I wouldn't Unless I had to

 

[Superman1984]

I mean I think there was a thread here or RRB of riding ice but Google has some images of 2 large saw blades for wheels etc

 

[Superman1984]

If you wanna do something bad enough, there's a will then there's a way; with enough $

 

[mrg]

I have an antique snow chain for bicycle tires. Found it in the tank of a Mead Ranger I bought.

Pics?