But it is less of a difference then going from a "High Tempered Steel" frame to an Aluminum frame. For those people who read this thread who do NOT known the difference, "High Tempered Steel" is what most bike frame were made up till the 1980s, when Aluminum became the rage. Chrome-Moly Steel frame can match and at times beat Aluminum frame is stiffness, but both are clearly stiffer then bikes made from "High Tempered Steel".
The "Stiffer" the frame, the easier it is to peddle. Thus the move to Aluminum was driven as much as a desire to get a bike easer to peddle as oppose the latest fad.
My comment is when I shift from slicks to studded tires, I notice that I must peddle harder to go the same pace and distance as with slicks, but the difference is less then I had when I went from a High Tempered Steel Frame bike to an Aluminum bike.
I have had my studded tire for over ten years. I put them on only after the snow is staying on the ground for a few days and take them off when the snow has melted and it is no longer expected for any snow to stay on the ground for more then a day or so. Roughly mid December to mid February. In some years I do NOT put them on, I just leave them hanging up for the following year (where I live in Johnstown Pa that happens about once every 3-4 years).
Peter White sells at least three grade of studded tires, I recommend the tire with the least studs. That is what I have used and I have had no problems with them EXCEPT for the noticeable increase roll resistance.
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