What to look for in a winter bike

I spent years trying to find the perfect winter bike and, after years of failing, here's what I came up with: A list of things that work for me.

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[Cornflake]

Took your advice and bought this exact bad boy, two years in and been great. Tip though, if you're in a super cold climate, upgrade the belt.

[marcdenlinger]

Good tips, but I especially like the last one. The key is to just get out on your bike, whatever bike it is. Also, take care of your bike.

[pennyroyal]

For one winter I had an apartment with the bathroom just inside the door. I'd put the bike in the tub, close the curtain and rinse it off. The bike ran superbly that winter.

[PriorityBicyclesNYC]

We truly appreciate your support. Thanks so much for rolling with Priority!

[thegrowl]

I hate having to clean the drivetrain, but I also love the gear range of my drivetrain…

[edwardallan]

Beautiful. Great advice for most, and even allowed for us maintenance freaks. 😊

[BingBongFYaLife]

I have the same bike as Tom. I think it’s worth pointing out that the internal hub is heavier than a typical derailleur. So if you live on a floor other than ground level without a elevator maybe consider a different bike. The rear of the bike gets exceptionally heavy when you have a bag full of groceries on the back as well.

[kookamunga]

I store my bike inside after a good winter ride and it's a good idea to also put some cardboard underneath . An overnight storage space might be difficult if you live in one of the bigger apartment complexes but sometimes parking is available under the building . I sometimes take my bike to the car wash in winter and for 3 bucks for the wash I use their brushless hose method because I wouldn't ride through all those spinning moving brushes. These car washes are all automated so there aren't any employees there to bark at you . Sometimes I wash both my car and bike at the same time with the bike being in the bike rack because my garden hose and tap are frozen for three months.

[pedromontoya]

Hmmm, I may have the Gates belt on my bicycle much too taut! Great, concise video Tom, and yes Calgary uses a crazy amount of salt on the pathways!

[Korina]

Normally I'd complain about the rain, but here in drought-stricken Northern California we've been suffering with temps in the mid 60's F and sunshine, alternating with low 40's and sunshine. All of it dry, and lovely riding weather. Sorry not sorry. :-D

[Thebirdemoji]

Oh oh and those Mits that connect to your handle bars put some hand warmers in there and some foot warms in your boots.

You can find them at the front of Jax.

They may or may not have the mits there

[douglasdouglas]

I came from a tropical country, and I used to use my bike to commute in there and now here in Canada... I have been living here for 4 years now... and at first the winter was very new for me... your videos were very helpful to me because I wanted to ride my bike even on snow, I could see that's perfectly possible... !!!! I really love ride on winter season under very low temperatures...
I love challenges!
Thanks, buddy!

[ianmangham]

I love riding bikes, been riding 50 year's now and its so awesome of the sun 🌞 comes out 🇬🇧, a very rare event here in Derbyshire 🤣⚡🇬🇧👍🇺🇲💯🤠

[brianwheeldon]

Just Great Tom! Tired of snow? Move to Auckland NZ... ahem.. you might get sick of the rain in winter tho'

[the_blair_bike_project]

Looks much like my Trek District. Gates belt drive.

[rickrynerson]

I first read the title as "What to look for in winter bike shorts" - and was like yes, finally some winter-specific shorts for me to wear. Very disappointing.

[zupergraauwkegames]

Sliding on the ice on my bike is such fun -_-. I still do it tho😂

[ToadallyMemes]

Lol I have my shitty walmart bike for winter rides

And nice bikes for good weather.

[adamholdorf]

I noticed the priority bike! I just got a priority bike, 3 peed internal hub, belt driven. Love it much more than my old mountain bike!

[truthseeker]

Thanks bro. I have a hardtail with no fenders :)