We been riding in the snow for years without fat tires- go have fun! Sometimes you can ride in 8 inches if its powdery enough- sometimes if it's REALLY wet, 2 inches will give you fits. It all depends on the snow.
What to know- Hands, feet get cold easy, the rest of your body is working so it stays warm as long as you keep moving. I usually do 2 layers from the waste down, 3 light layers with the top one wind and water proof. I'd bring a jacket to go over it all in case it's not quite enough, too just to be sure. Extra warm boots and gloves though.
I usually have to stay seated and pedal hard. If I forget and try to stand up on a little hill, the instant my rear comes off the seat I lose traction at the rear wheel and have to stop.
And for the 1st ride ever in the snow- Sylvan is more forgiving than Sunderbruch, although once i remember to stay seated, I like riding Sunder in the snow A LOT!
Have Fun!!
Believe in yourself? Well sure, of course. But be aware that "believing in myself" has been the root cause of most of my injuries.
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"I feel sorry for people who don't do this." -Badfish41- after bombing the Hermosa's at Levis Trow.
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