sorry, didn't mean to bust your bubble Some snow is fine, honest. A thin layer of dry snowdrift is just peachy, you just cut through. When it builds up a bit it packs in your tires - depending on how wide your tires are, mine are wide, narrow ones would be better for that - and you start to skate around. Bikeable but annoying. Wet snow that packs together is a bear when it's lumpy and full of holes, but if it's packed flat and smooth it's great. So it all depends. Go out and try! Winter riding can range from awful to wonderful, since the road conditions can vary immensely.

But the most awesome part about studded tires is being able to ride right up icy hills that people can't walk up with regular shoes on