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Dec 28, 2010

Zip Tie Snow Tires

It's officially that time of year, with snow and slush and ice perpetually impeding your biking. What to do? Well, if you've got a box of zip ties and can conjure up a little MacGuyever spirit, you do this.

Fritz Rice of the Dutch Bike Co. is the clever rider behind these makeshift snow tires, and while he admits they look a bit silly (and that some fixie-riding hipsters may have pioneered the idea), he seems pretty thrilled with the results.



14 comments:

  1. icequeen100December 28, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    I've never seen ties used in that way, but what the Hell, if it works...

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  2. ChristianDecember 28, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    I don't see how that would work haha.

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  3. VaporDecember 28, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    MacGuyver would totally be proud.

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  4. Poetry of the DayDecember 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    oh yea it deff works

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  5. UnknownDecember 28, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    it adds traction so it should work lol :D

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  6. BillyDecember 28, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    oooh. I need to try this.

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  7. PawawanpiDecember 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    I hate those ties. But at least that's a more productive use for them.

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  8. cooperlifeDecember 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    how just put some glitter on those and a card in the spokes and you'll look extra cool.

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  9. DrackarDecember 28, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    Good for a quick trip...but not great for more than a few miles, as those wear out quick. You'd be better off with steel wire.

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  10. ill_preussianDecember 28, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    very cool i gotta test this

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  11. Monster MadnessDecember 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Well, that's just great :P

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  12. SinisaDecember 28, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    hehe nice...

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  13. AnonymousDecember 29, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    it's gonna be a huge pita to put on and remove though.

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  14. MRanthropeDecember 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    that looks damn handy

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