I think I found the perfect two-wheeled mode of x-portation for you snow peeps

Apex · November 20th, 2010, 10:07 AM

The Salsa Mukluk.

http://salsacycles.com/bikes/mukluk/

Supposedly works very well in the snow.

Should be pretty nice for you peeps up there!

I'd pimp one of these things if I lived up north! hahahha

2WheelGuy · November 20th, 2010, 10:11 AM

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/394/22...rsion-Kit.aspx

Apex · November 20th, 2010, 10:11 AM

That would be even better.

Snake · November 20th, 2010, 10:21 AM

For pedal power your bike is great Mark.
For engine powered your bike is great Craig.
Both are awesome.

spooph · November 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM

Yup, I was gonna say Apex, that bikes seems to be missing an engine...

And 2 wheel guy, that bike seems to be missing wheels....

But I'm willing to bet, both of them are an absolute hoot in their appropriate environments!

Apex · November 20th, 2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

Yup, I was gonna say Apex, that bikes seems to be missing an engine...

And 2 wheel guy, that bike seems to be missing wheels....

But I'm willing to bet, both of them are an absolute hoot in their appropriate environments!

I found the engine Spooph!!!!

*I think I should have blurred the face some more to make it look more realistic*

Zombiphone · November 20th, 2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex

I found the engine Spooph!!!!

Ooooh, a thumper. How many ccs?

rockNroll · November 20th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

Ooooh, a thumper. How many ccs?

Does size matter?

Zombiphone · November 20th, 2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

Does size matter?

The small ones are fine if you don't mind all that vibration, but the big ones are just so fast and powerful <3

Personal preference, I suppose

CZroe · November 20th, 2010, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

Yup, I was gonna say Apex, that bikes seems to be missing an engine...

And 2 wheel guy, that bike seems to be missing wheels....

But I'm willing to bet, both of them are an absolute hoot in their appropriate environments!

I dunno... a bike is supposed to use gyroscopic force from the tires to stay up. Without that, it should be more like a snowmobile... unless you want to fall over.

There are off-road snow tires for the Segway too.

Snake · November 20th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zombiphone

The small ones are fine if you don't mind all that vibration, but the big ones are just so fast and powerful <3

Personal preference, I suppose

Sometimes slower is better. The fast ones make for a short ride while the slower ones take their time so you can enjoy the ride.

Sailariel · November 20th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Around here we have some hard core cyclists who get studded snow tyres for their Mountain Bikes. Seems to work fine. You really need a "Beater" for the winter. Salt and slush is really hard on the deraileurs and anything made in aluminum. I ride one of my road bikes on rollers in my heated garage. I plan on getting a TV with DVD so that I can watch cycling events while I do the rollers. No salt and slush in the garage. I don't own a mountain bike. I have 5 Road racers, Two 40+ year old road racers, One Time Trial/Triethalon bike, one modern Scandium Eddy Merckx 30Sp Road Racer (My Favorite), and one Touring Bike that I built for myself. It is a Touring bike frame complete with plastic mudguards, luggage racks front and back, Panniers, front and back, and HID Lights. What makes this bike different is that it has Mountian Bike gearing coupled to bar end shifters on the drop bars. I use that bike a lot for running errands around town. Anything is better than driving a cage. Cages are boring even though mine has a 5Sp manual transmission.

spooph · November 21st, 2010, 12:58 PM

Apex, that's awesome! Hilarious!

Apex · November 21st, 2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailariel

Salt and slush is really hard on the deraileurs and anything made in aluminum. I ride one of my road bikes on rollers in my heated garage. I plan on getting a TV with DVD so that I can watch cycling events while I do the rollers. No salt and slush in the garage.

I want to find an older bike at an auction so I can just make it a fixie. Plus the scratches and touch up paint would give it character.

I plan on buying a small LCD/LED tv and put it in the garage with a DVD player for just that reason...put the trainer in front of it and get lost watching my DVD of TDF or Race to the Sky, or a Spinnervals DVD. Either way, it would be nice. Depends what I can find. I have a old tube TV that will have to do for now, but I plan on upgrading it later and building a small wall-mounted cabinet for it later (complete with Cable TV hookup).

Only thing, my garage isn't heated, but I'll still go out there even if it is 30* in there.

Sailariel · November 23rd, 2010, 07:08 AM

Mark, When looking for a bike that you plan to convert to a fixie, make sure that the rear drops are horizontal. This will allow for chain tension adjustment. Otherwise you would have to buy a spring loaded jockey wheel to keep tension on the chain. Old Univega, Bridgestone, Panasonic, Raleigh, Bianchi, and some Schwinns, would make outstanding fixies. Besides the horizontal drops, look for ChromeMolly frame material, preferably lugged. Reynolds, Tange, and Columbus would be good choices for frame material. You might find a 7005 Aluminum frame--a touch rare-It would be a Fuji or older Trek or Cannondale. Happy hunting. I do this all the time.

Apex · November 23rd, 2010, 07:24 AM

I have a fixie already, it is a Specialized Langster. But I want to do a custom job. That is what makes it fun to me. I'd love to send it out for paint and drool over it when I get it back. I've even been looking on eBay for a cheap ChromeMolly frame. I still have to run it by my wife. I just want to build something for fun because I have never taken a project like that before.

At least I would put a lot of thought in the paint job, the components, the wheel selection, etc. I think it would be so much fun and I'd appreciate the bike so much more because it is something I created.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll keep my eye out!

Racer x · November 23rd, 2010, 01:19 PM

I had very good luck with 50 cc scooters in snow .I can put my feet down and they act like out riggers and the CVT trans just keeps the tire spinning till it hooks up . I even have an electric vest . It works for a 10 mile commute .
For Spooph I think I found the perfect snow transportation.

spooph · November 23rd, 2010, 02:25 PM

Oi!

That cow would freeze before I do.... And I ain't knitting no freakin sweater for a cow....

Apex · November 23rd, 2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spooph

Oi!

That cow would freeze before I do.... And I ain't knitting no freakin sweater for a cow....

November 20th, 2010, 10:07 AM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I think I found the perfect two-wheeled mode of x-portation for you snow peeps The Salsa Mukluk. http://salsacycles.com/bikes/mukluk/ Supposedly works very well in the snow. Should be pretty nice for you peeps up there! I'd pimp one of these things if I lived up north! hahahha __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 20th, 2010, 10:11 AM	#2
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	No THIS is a snow bike http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/394/22...rsion-Kit.aspx __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

November 20th, 2010, 10:11 AM	#3
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	That would be even better. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM	#5
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Yup, I was gonna say Apex, that bikes seems to be missing an engine... And 2 wheel guy, that bike seems to be missing wheels.... But I'm willing to bet, both of them are an absolute hoot in their appropriate environments! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 20th, 2010, 05:31 PM	#12
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Around here we have some hard core cyclists who get studded snow tyres for their Mountain Bikes. Seems to work fine. You really need a "Beater" for the winter. Salt and slush is really hard on the deraileurs and anything made in aluminum. I ride one of my road bikes on rollers in my heated garage. I plan on getting a TV with DVD so that I can watch cycling events while I do the rollers. No salt and slush in the garage. I don't own a mountain bike. I have 5 Road racers, Two 40+ year old road racers, One Time Trial/Triethalon bike, one modern Scandium Eddy Merckx 30Sp Road Racer (My Favorite), and one Touring Bike that I built for myself. It is a Touring bike frame complete with plastic mudguards, luggage racks front and back, Panniers, front and back, and HID Lights. What makes this bike different is that it has Mountian Bike gearing coupled to bar end shifters on the drop bars. I use that bike a lot for running errands around town. Anything is better than driving a cage. Cages are boring even though mine has a 5Sp manual transmission. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 20th, 2010, 10:21 AM	#4
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	For pedal power your bike is great Mark. For engine powered your bike is great Craig. Both are awesome.

November 21st, 2010, 12:58 PM	#13
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Apex, that's awesome! Hilarious! __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 23rd, 2010, 07:08 AM	#15
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Mark, When looking for a bike that you plan to convert to a fixie, make sure that the rear drops are horizontal. This will allow for chain tension adjustment. Otherwise you would have to buy a spring loaded jockey wheel to keep tension on the chain. Old Univega, Bridgestone, Panasonic, Raleigh, Bianchi, and some Schwinns, would make outstanding fixies. Besides the horizontal drops, look for ChromeMolly frame material, preferably lugged. Reynolds, Tange, and Columbus would be good choices for frame material. You might find a 7005 Aluminum frame--a touch rare-It would be a Fuji or older Trek or Cannondale. Happy hunting. I do this all the time. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 23rd, 2010, 07:24 AM	#16
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I have a fixie already, it is a Specialized Langster. But I want to do a custom job. That is what makes it fun to me. I'd love to send it out for paint and drool over it when I get it back. I've even been looking on eBay for a cheap ChromeMolly frame. I still have to run it by my wife. I just want to build something for fun because I have never taken a project like that before. At least I would put a lot of thought in the paint job, the components, the wheel selection, etc. I think it would be so much fun and I'd appreciate the bike so much more because it is something I created. Thanks for the suggestions, I'll keep my eye out! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 23rd, 2010, 02:25 PM	#18
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	Oi! That cow would freeze before I do.... And I ain't knitting no freakin sweater for a cow.... __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

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