Studded Tyres – Edinburgh Commute

Anyone just use a studded tyre on the front as a bit of a grip vs speed compromise?

I think doing both is best, you could still suffer from a wheel-spinning rear wheel climbing slippy hills

Got to try the studded tyres (Schwalbe Snow Stud from On One) properly in the snow this morning. Light covering of snow on side streets/back road, compacted smooth by cars. Decided, going down a hill, to test the limit of the tyres. Got up some speed till I got a bit of wobble/slide. Brakes on, foot down, leaned bike over and studs did their job and I remained upright. So far so good.

I think it shows that the tyres aren’t going to allow you to hoon around at top speed but they’ll definitely help out if you’re ever in need of a bit of grip.

Having said that, I’ll probably skid off flat onto my face on the way home! Hopefully not…….