Results for Continantal Nordic Spike & Spike Claw Studded Tires

AWESOME TIRES!!!!

At first I was a bit hesitant in riding studded tires, I assumed they would be heavy and slow but there not! They are a bit heavy.... There studded! However they are fast and well the extra confidence that they give on the road is just another edge on safety, making winter riding more fun!
They hold pressure and even though we don't know how there going to wear yet for the safety and traction it doesn't matter if I had to buy a new pair a year they would be worth it... But if stored right you should get a few years of winter riding on them.

here is a link to Continental's site Continental Tires

REMEMBER SAFE RIDING IS PRICELESS!

If there is any Questions on this product or any other product you have seen us test or would like us to test just shoot us a e-mail.

Thank you to Continental and our rep at Highway Two.. seriously great tires for a great safe ride!

I do ride Conti tires on my road bike too the Grand Prix 4000S are great Tires we will be looking at may tires for summer

This product gets our gold star!

**** PRODUCT EVALUATION****

Our Giro rep came through for us to do a Product Evaluation on Giro's new Proof gloves here is some information from there site:


GIRO

A dedicated glove for winter rides and commutes in freezing conditions (30° F / 0° C). The Proof insulates your hands from the cold with a waterproof, breathable shell lined with Thinsulate™ XT-S, with X-Static® anti-microbial performance. Plus a removable moisture-wicking inner liner that can also be worn on its own when temperatures are mild. It’s a double dose of warmth that won’t compromise dexterity or weigh you down.
MSRP
$59.99

In the next week we will be testing them and will let you know the results. So far they seem warm, good mobility and great grippers, kinda feels like lizard skin grip tape in a way... sticky with great grip and the liner has some great grippers and actually stays in place good too.

We will let you know....

We are working on the Evaluation of the Continental Nordic Spike Studded tires, THERE AWESOME!


If there's a product you would like us to test just contact us anytime.

Great turn out......

Tristin and I on behalf of Wheel & Sprocket in Brookfield thank those who showed up for the clinic.
It was nice to see people have a interest in what we do
Tristan and I enjoyed sharing some of what we know and hoped it helped people understand Winter Riding..
Here are a few pics from the Clinic tonight..

Tristan and I........ Tristan is in the orange.

People actually listening to me..

Nick sharing some of his knowledge of riding on snow and ice, Check out Russell Jobs Pugsley.... Cool bike.

Nick always will to share..

That Pugsley is so cool.... And fun to ride.

Thanks again keep following our rides.
We are going to do product evaluations... So keep watching our blog.
Feel free to contact us for any Questions or if your looking for any special clinics, just ask.

WINTER RIDING CLINIC "TONIGHT"

Tonight's Winter Riding Clinic covers lot of stuff but mostly it is about safety and riding smart....

CLICK ME FOR CURRENT WEATHER!
When weather is like this if you can get a ride, that is smart.....
Anytime it is this sub cold if you can avoid outdoors go for it.
I ride usually 365 well some days off.... But when it is this cold and someones going my way I'll take the ride.. I conciser that smart. Please join us tonight and see some good tips on winter riding and bike maintenance so you and your bike make it through this cold snowy winter.

Also use the Milwaukee County Bus System all the Milwaukee County Buses have Bike Racks on them it is only $2.25 to ride a semi warm bus.. Lots of times I will ride to somewhere and bus home or Ride, Bus, Ride. Always have $2.25 or a bus pass with ya and you will always have a ride.

Super Bowl Sunday

Well it is 25 degrees still snowy roads so ill be taking the Snow Bike (Studded Tired Cannondale Lefty) To work. Today and tomorrow supposed to be warmer out but Tues.and wed. back to single digit highs. Cover up ride smart and stay warm!
Please remember the Winter Riding Clinic at Wheel $ Sprocket in Brookfield WI.
Wed.Feb.9th... Everyone is invited.


WINTER CLINICS

Keep your tires on the ground and enjoy your ride...

Just had to ride today

Well woke up a few times in the night winds were like 60mph woke up to... Lot of snow!

So since I have nothing in my house to eat and the streets are fairly clear I thought i would go for a ride...

Well that kinda Sucked, Rode by Teds on North on way to my friend Nicks 3 blocks west and it was open. But when I got back by there they were closed, The worst part was seeing people still eating and drinking COFFEE.. It smelled awsum.
But the door was locked! I did not look that strange!
So it was a loaf of bread and OJ.. From the gas station. ;( Back about 6 blocks west

So it was about 3 or 4 blocks to Nicks, 2 blocks back to find out Teds was closed then back about 6 blocks to the gas station then back the 6+ blocks home
Did get a lil ride in on this, the snowiest day in many years... Lefty with Conti Studs Worked Awsum!

I know I hate to see all that XTR in the snow but it is flawless....
Cant tell that bike is almost 12 years old...

WOOOOHOOOOOO i rode on the snowiest day of the year...

Here we go again.............

Glad i have my new Conti Studded Snow Tires....

Going to hit the bike this afternoon and do a snow ride. Not much happening here on Milwaukee's East Side now, but I know it will soon. Lake affect...
So im getting my riding cloths together and I will ride to Roast have a cup of Java then hit the road. Maybe do like 20 miles....

Look at this forecast.... WOOOOOHOOOOOOO

Remember:
Wheel & Sprockets Winter Riding Clinic on Feb 9th 6:30PM

WINTER CYCLING CLINIC AT WHEEL & SPROCKET BROOKFIELD

JOIN US AT WHEEL AND SPROCKET FOR SOME TIPS ON WINTER RIDING AND SHARE YOUR INTEREST IN WINTER CYCLING, WE WILL ALSO SHARE TIPS ON CLOTHING, NUTRITION, MAINTENANCE OF YOU AND THE BIKE.

Conti... Studded tires, OMG, GREAT!

Well here in Milwaukee it snowed a few inches a day for the past like 5 days so there'

s some good snow... Fresh was a few inches it did over today, It made it perfect for a good eve ride so about 7pm I decided to ride to Tristans house and we went for a ride.....OMG!!!!!! Talk about fun just did over 20 miles with the new Conti. Studded tires, WOW Talk about confidence! And Pretty fast... Tristan and I just rode... where ??? south, almost by the airport somewhere? Then east to Bayview then to water... We were done, cold, tired so finally we hopped the bus both really tired.
IT WAS FREEKEN AWSUM AND THE CONTI. STUDDED TIRES. THUMBS UP!

And I have to teach a spin class in the am... I'm going to crash... What a great ride!
I'll post pics tomorrow, Good Night

Winter Cycling Clinic

Well Feb 9th at 6:30 We will be holding a winter riding clinic at Wheel And Sprocket Brookfield
The clinic will involve all aspects of winter riding from how to dress to how to equip and maintain your bike and yourself for the harsh Midwest winters.
We will be going in depth about winter wear, winter riding, safety, Lighting, and preparing and maintaining the bike.
If your interested in signing up for this free clinic contact me at, brian.robbins@wheelandsprocket.net.

Snow..........

Milwaukee got about 3-4 inches of snow today... I was off today and just rode to the coffee shop this morning as snow was starting but I will be riding a bit this eve...
I just need to get out of the house so a little later I'm going to do a snow ride.....
Looks like light powder.... Just going to do a few miles tonight, I have got lights charging and getting my winter gear out..
It is in the high 20's so should be a good ride... I wont have to bundle up to much...
Going to head to Tristan's house to talk about the blog and to set schedule on our Winter Clinic...

Tomorrow another 3-4 inches of snow...... Winter is here.... cold is cold but snow is winter....

Ready for a new week... Cold one!

Today not so bad, it is starting out in the 20's here in Milwaukee.... Today I am getting a ride to work with my bike but will be making the 15 mile commute home... Remember dress warm and cover up, windchill still being in the single digits. In the following posts we will tell our stories of winter riding, some reviews of clothing and bike equipment including winter maintenance....
Being employed by one of the biggest bike shops in the country we get some good support from the company and various manufactures too.

Welcome 2010!

Well winter is back upon us waking up to 25MPH winds and temps in the low 20's that brings windchills near zero..... Cover up if your going to ride today... Everyone should always try to ride on major hollidays...
New Years being one of those i try to ride on, even if it is a short ride, just to ride on New Years in Milwaukee says something....Were nuts...
So dress warm and get out and ride the roads are dry so pick a bike and ride.... Today I think we will take a ride down to Bradford Beach for the Polar Bear Challenge.... Now there freeken nuts!


Hmmmmm, Bamboo SS. Bamboo Road? with this wind I think gears would be a good idea....

Maybe a New Years Ride....

Well I know this is a Blog about Winter Riding in the Midwest but it is 50 some degrees on New Years Eve, Maybe I'll do a midnight ride, it should still be a bit warm, Well to all have a great New Years and be safe!

Good Bye to 2010 to some a good year, to some not so good, but Lets hear it for 2011....Best year yet!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Last ride of the year

Well this blog is about winter cycling in Snowy Cold Milwaukee WI. But today the last day of the year it is going to be over 50 degree's... This winter is far from over so follow us to see how we do it. I will post how we dress for winter how we equip our bikes for winter cycling and what maintenance is involved for both bike and rider for the challenges of winter cycling.