Look interesting thanks. However I'm guessing they won't be as good on sheet ice as these Schwalbe semi-studded which will be a better compromise for my use case. Either way the die is cast now.
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Look interesting thanks. However I'm guessing they won't be as good on sheet ice as these Schwalbe semi-studded which will be a better compromise for my use case. Either way the die is cast now.
matticus
Guru
well you did specifically ask for non-studded tyres!!! ;-)
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Yeah sorry it was a response to the other poster as I wasn't sure what tyres they meant. I'd already bought these ones so was just trying to understand what they were referring to and other options for the future. The knowledge is useful so thanks for taking the time to respond.
Vantage
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My ride into town and back this morning taught me that studded tyres work best when there's weight on them. They're isn't much of that on my front tyre so it was slipping a bit. Maybe I'll strap some bricks to my bar.
matticus
Guru
Maybe try taking some air out? It's usually "optimal" to have the most pressure at the end with the most load (assuming identical tyres front and back!)
Vantage
Carbon fibre... LMAO!!!
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Ming the Merciless
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Indeed the friction between tyre and road surface is directly proportional to the weight going through it. Taught in school physics plus also maths if you also did mechanics at ‘A’ level.
rualexander
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No those won't be any use on sheet ice, only studs will work there.
Tyres arrived today and fitted just now, while there was light.
They look good, front went on dead easy but rear was a total barsteward. Rims are identical 🤷♂️
Only issue is I noticed one of the studs wasn't in properly. I was hoping it would seat when I rode on it but no such luck it popped straight out. At least I found it but I don't know how I can get it in without the tool.
They look good, front went on dead easy but rear was a total barsteward. Rims are identical 🤷♂️
Only issue is I noticed one of the studs wasn't in properly. I was hoping it would seat when I rode on it but no such luck it popped straight out. At least I found it but I don't know how I can get it in without the tool.
rualexander
Legendary Member
As the stud is still partly located you should be able to encourage it back in place with some needlenose pliers or something.
There is a special tool but this guy on YouTube did it with a small socket tool.
View: https://youtu.be/YBLPJwbWbZE?si=vWvaGPnVRGJhoU2J
There is a special tool but this guy on YouTube did it with a small socket tool.
View: https://youtu.be/YBLPJwbWbZE?si=vWvaGPnVRGJhoU2J
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Push (sort of wiggle lol) it back in with a pair of pliers or similar and a dollop of washing up liquid, leave the tyre inflated on the wheel.
Tip kindly given to me years ago by @potsy.
It works!
Also, if you email Schwalbe customer service with proof of purchase, they will send you a handful of studs for free.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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As what's been said above, you should be able to wiggle it back in. I have the tool, but you'd get away with needle nose plyers or a small socket set. The tool is nothing special - like a screwdriver, but has a small hole in the end for the stud.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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Back on normal wheels/tyres this week.
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- Glasgow
Ice is forecast to come back by mid week here
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
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Forecast to be freezing again overnight tonight, the studded tyre wheelset will be deployed again for my morning commute. There is a lot of water on the roads in South Glos after some recent flooding.
