One of my hopes, when buying the EZ3-USX, was that it would still be
usable on roads and paths not entirely cleared of ice and snow.

Today was the day for testing that. We received a foot of fresh snow
yesterday, but the plows were also out in force, on both our streets
and our nearby bike path. So when today dawned clear, bright, and not
too windy, with temperature just below freezing, I suited up and went
for a ride.

Where the snow or ice was only an inch or two deep, the bike had no
trouble, other than using a much lower gear (slower speed) than
normal. At one point the path was both icy and somewhat tilted down
toward an adjacent unfrozen lake. That required caution to avoid
slipping, but didn't stop either of the two of us that rode.

The hardest bit was blasting a path through a short section that had
not been fully plowed. With plenty of momentum at the start, that too
went well, though I went back with a shovel later to be sure it isn't
a problem again.

Traction was occasionally marginal (only the right rear wheel is
actually connected to the pedals.) Several times, I spun that wheel a
bit in icy spots, especially climbing hilly spots.

Overall speed was about half my usual, with heart rate a bit higher
than normal.

After an hour, my booted feet were feeling the chill. The rest of me,
protected by ski pants, down parka, balaclava, and fancy gloves was
still comfortable. I also used the Smith goggles I've mentioned
before, and eventually needed to switch on the fan to keep them clear.

Thanks to the fenders added to our bike, there wasn't much to wipe
down afterwards, even though the roads had been salted.

There weren't many others out today. One runner was about as fast on
foot as I was on the bike. I agree with a walker's comment that the
bike was safer than walking today. The trouble with walking on snow
and ice is how slowly you have to walk to be sure of not falling.

Would I do it again? Yes indeed. Great fun!