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@hippy
Yeah, we don't tend to get black ice in Melbourne :)
I've ridden in snow and ice for the last 3/4 years I guess so I know roughly what I'm dealing with (our whole bunch rode through a massive patch a few years ago on slicks with no issues but on a Brighton ride everyone except me went down and fbr broke his collarbone). It's the bits I don't see that I'm worried about (and the massive potholes I always seek out and hit in the dark). If I wanted grip, I wouldn't be using cheap, durable tyres I'd be on race tyres :)
I guess I'm thinking more along the lines of every little bit of tyre on the road helps. The roads here will only get worse. Might stop shaving and try 32s in a few months.. what sort of sandals should I buy? ;)