Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Nov 4, 4:40*pm, Rich Grise wrote:
Everybody knows about tire chains. I'd like to see how they're specified,
especially the "T" where the transverse chains attach to the
circumferential ones.

My wild idea is tire chains for bikes. I used to live in Minnesota, in
an apartment that was within bike distance to work. In the winter, I
couldn't bike in the snow. But there are dedicated bicyclists who might
like something like bike tire chains, to drive the bike in adverse
conditions.

The design is trivial, but I'd have to specify what chain, the "T"
connections, and some kind of connector that's got length compliance, to
accommodate variations in tire diameter and etc.

So, any suggestions on a specific chain, some kind of "T", and a
connector?

I made chains for my garden tractor:
http://picasaweb.google.com/KB1DAL/H...52241925535618
The steel has little traction on dry pavement and practically none on
rock, ie curbstones.
Also the ride is very rough on hard surfaces above a walking speed.

The soft, sticky rubber in these give unbelievable traction on ice:

http://www10.epinions.com/review/Mic...nt_12820123268

I used to ride my Suzuki dirt bike on frozen lakes and snowmobile
trails, with trials universal tires which have a square tread
pattern.

Yabbut, I'm not talking about giving my idea away to tire companies! =:-O

Thanks,
Rich