Very helpful, thanks. I'm not happy with the studs in the Vee Tire Snowshoe XL so I got these grip studs. A bit late for this year (2018, first year winter riding) but I have all summer to replace the studs for next winter.
Yea, the pointed tip studs on the XL do not do the tire justice. No need to replace the studs, just add the GSs to empty lugs. For a laugh I ran a line of GSs down the center of a pair of studded XLs and the traction increased significantly.
Problem with removing the studs for the summer time is tiny little pebbles will get into the open holes and once you try to put the stud back in for winter use, it will push that stone right through the tire. Best just buy a new set of tires.
I would tend to agree with removing studs from tires with stud holes. My experience with GSs is that the holes they make mostly close up when removed. But yea . . . if you got the $$ . . . two sets of tires are the best.
You have a Moonlander. Sweet. Not many options for studdable 20" fatbike tires. I think that the Vee Snowball may have a 20" but it is not 6.2". I understand that these studs are designed to be removed so that the tires can be used during the dirt months. I have never done that though. You may want to reach out to GripStuds for their thoughts.
Good question. Have never used them in an e-bike. However, I can say that I have never lost any . . . while I have lost a few "regular" studs over the years.
Very helpful, thanks. I'm not happy with the studs in the Vee Tire Snowshoe XL so I got these grip studs. A bit late for this year (2018, first year winter riding) but I have all summer to replace the studs for next winter.
Yea, the pointed tip studs on the XL do not do the tire justice. No need to replace the studs, just add the GSs to empty lugs. For a laugh I ran a line of GSs down the center of a pair of studded XLs and the traction increased significantly.
Great video thank you for posting!
+freddy bernabe Thanks . . . and they are a great product.
Second that
Cordless is the way to go for sure.
Problem with removing the studs for the summer time is tiny little pebbles will get into the open holes and once you try to put the stud back in for winter use, it will push that stone right through the tire. Best just buy a new set of tires.
I would tend to agree with removing studs from tires with stud holes. My experience with GSs is that the holes they make mostly close up when removed. But yea . . . if you got the $$ . . . two sets of tires are the best.
Would you recommend this technique? Thinking about surly molenda. Would be permanently altering the factory tires.
You have a Moonlander. Sweet. Not many options for studdable 20" fatbike tires. I think that the Vee Snowball may have a 20" but it is not 6.2". I understand that these studs are designed to be removed so that the tires can be used during the dirt months. I have never done that though. You may want to reach out to GripStuds for their thoughts.
Does the tire need to have holes already in it? It's because I can't see properly if your tires already had those
Nope. GSs actually grip much better into solid lugs. You can confirm this over on their site.
I wish I could buy these in Sheboygan Wisconsin.
Will these studs fall out on a high power ebike?
Good question. Have never used them in an e-bike. However, I can say that I have never lost any . . . while I have lost a few "regular" studs over the years.
Just got same set for $50.
Sweet
Good vid but handle is poo. A T handle will allow you put palm pressure to start the stud. Without boring a hole through your hand...
It does get tough after a while. I believe there is a drill bit tip available.
holey shit balls that's 300 bucks worth of studs I got excited when I watched the video till I seen how much they cost
They are not cheap . . . but they work.
Fatbike Republic Oh i bet they work great and I like you can take them out and reuse them. I might have to invest in some thanks for the video!
Joey F Thanks. There are some knoffoffs out there for about 1/2 to 3/4 the price, but I have not seen them personally.