Comments on: Winter Vespa Riding

By: Summer Doldrums - Scooter in the Sticks

Summer Doldrums - Scooter in the Sticks — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:56:15 +0000

[…] I get excited at the idea of colder weather. For riding and for life in general. Seems to be more challenges which give rise to a heightened sense of being alive. Or maybe it’s just all my overactive imagination. […]

By: Pirelli Motorcycle Tires

Pirelli Motorcycle Tires — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:32:44 +0000

Winter riding is a nice time to check out if the bike can really withstand the cold weather. Which tires are good for snow riding?

By: Chris Underwood

Chris Underwood — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:24:31 +0000

Fantastic read (and I am glad I found this blog). Followed all of your links, read what you had to say, and agree completely with the sentiments you express.

I do the same thing you do - ride all winter long. But I do it on a bicycle with studded snow tires. Everything you said about how to be safe on your scooter in the winter applies to the bicycle (only I freeze less I think - I move a lot slower, and I provide the power to move which heats me up a lot!)

I get some pretty crazy looks, but the feelings of, for lack of a better word for it, pure bliss I get when riding in a blizard through 15+ cm of snow cannot be beat.

Cheers!

Chris

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:22:50 +0000

stimme: The Schwalbe site offers information on studs and I suspect you can purchase from them directly. Here is what they advise:

For the ICEMAN scooter stud tires we use aluminum studs, type 8.8-11/1. The body of the stud is made from aluminum and the stud cores are made of wolfram-carbide steel. The stud core protrudes 1 mm from the body.

You can purchase their studs at this URL:

http://www.schwalbetires.com/accessories/studs

Good luck with that hardcore riding!

By: stimme

stimme — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:30:05 +0000

Steve,

Just ordered Iceman stud-able tires for my scooter. I can not find where or what studs fit the new Schwalbe Iceman. Do you have any contacts or advice on how to stud these tires?

By: Bob Olcott

Bob Olcott — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:44:59 +0000

Hi Steve,
Just when I thought spring had arrived in New England, we got snow on Wednesday, April 28th … this comment from one who rode all but 5 days this past winter!

By: second hand scooter

second hand scooter — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000

According to me if you live in the Willamette Valley you probably take pride in hard-charging on your mountain bike through the worst of weather.The first 5 minutes of my rides are great in winter riding because I love to ride in winter but can not bare much cold.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:55:03 +0000

cristal: The decision to ride the coast of Florida and how to get the scooters there is personal and depends on a lot of factors.

I would suggest you visit the Modern Vespa forum and seek out specific advice there. People will not only have experience in those areas of the country but they will also have experience with trailers, shipping and such.

Sounds like a great trip. Good luck!

By: cristal williams

cristal williams — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:30:34 +0000

Hi Steve. I’m new to scootering and am DYING to drive along the east coast of Florida from top to bottom…..yes, the Keys. The only problem I have is I live just outside Atlanta. Is there a sensible way to get my scooter (and my son’s scooter) from here to Florida, or should I just jump on and ride, making it a month-long trip? I need a professional’s opinion!! Is this just a crazy idea? We have brand new Flyscooters, 150cc. Any other advice is welcome as well!! Thank you so much

By: Bob Olcott

Bob Olcott — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:15:40 +0000

Hi Steve,
The photos are always a pleasure. I’ve managed to ride my Genuine Buddy 50 every day in December, and every day [so far] this year-mostly in New Hampshire and Vermont. Usually {in past winters] I’ve had 14-21 days when I didn’t ride … just thankful that this winter has been good to me..Best Regards, Bob Olcott