Spikers – they just work. Run them on wet off camber sheet ice and they grip like nobodys business. Just don’t put your foot down when you stop! Oh and the recommended running on the road prior to use seems to help stop spike loss.
I also run Conti Nordics – 120 is a waste of time however the 240 is ace on my cross bike.
They’ve transformed my winter riding.
Waderider aka one hill Hancox 😀
I’ll take your bet but best limit it to one climb given your inability to handle more than a single climb on any ride! Ha! Ha! 😉
You don’t have to spend any money on ice tyres if you make your own but I like having something that works and works well for not a lot more than a good set of normal tyres. If I’m lucky, I’ll get a winter out of a Trailraker at £35 a pop before the sidewall goes. I reckon I’ll be getting several years out the Schwalbes so in terms of value for money, it’s easy for me to justify.