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Old 10-31-2023, 08:38 AM   #4757
Bill Bumface
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Originally Posted by RichieRich View Post
do I need studded tires to go out Tuesday if I'm on a fat bike? I'm new to the FB so unsure of what's needed. The currently installed tires have some knobbies to them but not big lugs. Was thinking of a fairly simple 10-15km rip around the bike path near home, which will include some wind blown areas and some never-cleared areas.
It depends a lot on what tires you have. Some studless tires can be pretty decent. Studs will absolutely let you climb more when it gets icy or even some types of hard pack, and they will keep you riding faster and off your ass in slick conditions. For the freeze/thaw we get, I would just get studs as soon as they are attainable so you can maximize the fun you'll get out of the bike purchase you made.
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