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Winterized bike for Manitoba

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flag icanrule
Posted: Jan 11, 2010 at 9:16 Quote
I'm thinking about getting a bike for the purpose of Winter riding in Winnipeg, MB. Winnipeg has to endure some crazy temperatures and I am wondering what bike I should get for these extreme weathers.

Here are some of the things the bike will need to endure:

* Winter weather between +10 to -40 celsius in Temperature
* Living on the plains so terrain is pretty flat
* Snow, slush, and Rain
* Rides that usually don't last longer then 10K
* Public commuting (no stunts)

What I think I need:

* Single Gear
* V style Brakes
* thinner tires to cut through slush

I've been looking at the Norco Scene SS. Norco is a good brand but I am a bit nervous because it is a first generation bike of it's type.

Do you guys think that the bike can survive? What do you think about first generation bikes from Norco? Do they last a long time and are they built well?

Any advise would be helpful.

 


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