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Through the Daily Deal at Alfred E. Bike I was able to get a set of Nokian Hakka WXC300 studded mountain bike tires for just under $150. This is far cheaper than normal, and so low that should I not like / need / want the tires I will be able to sell them for what I paid.
When the tires are brand new, Nokian recommends that one ride for 30 miles on paved surfaces to finish setting the studs in the tires. I intend to do this, but only after looking over the tires and fixing the not-quite-seated ones, as shown above. I’m hoping that the tread of these, combined with the spikes, will make for nice winter riding on the mixed ice/snow that ends up covering local paths. Normally the ice isn’t an issue, but there were quite a few times where I flopped over quickly as the front wheel slid out from under me.
Here is a photo of the Nokian Hakka WXC300 tire in the package showing the general tread pattern and the terrible “Deserve Them” company slogan. I expect that the large well-spaced, abstract edge knobs will work nicely in snow.
