Year ’round commuting is a learning process, especially when your route varies from year to year. After a snowy and cold winter (which isn’t likely over quite yet), I’ve started to put together a wish list for a proper winter commuter for next season. The Redline Monocog will provide a fine, fine base, but here’s what it needs to be complete:

1. Full fenders, with mudguards (like these, with custom mudguards).
2. Studded tyres, either Nokian A10s or Nokian Hakkapeliitta W106s. I will not be thwarted by the Hot Metal Pedestrian Bridge again!
3. Different/more comfortable handlebars, like the Titec H-Bars.

At least I have 8 months to collect this stuff.

Posted on 29 February 2008