Post your winter bike pics.
07-12-15, 10:35 AM
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A little something I put together today with a fork from a frame I haven't got around to selling yet. Also borrowed the studded front wheel from my Moonlander. I need to take it for a spin on a skating rink to see if it will be a good choice for an ice race coming up in a few weeks.
I'll probably run the pressure low enough that when cornering the tire will stay flat against the ground and the sidewall will simply deform. Last year the course was a corkscrew on ice so the track was one continuous turn which was very tough and slow on a fat bike. The 1/2 fat setup and different frame geometry might give me a bit more speed this year.
I'll probably run the pressure low enough that when cornering the tire will stay flat against the ground and the sidewall will simply deform. Last year the course was a corkscrew on ice so the track was one continuous turn which was very tough and slow on a fat bike. The 1/2 fat setup and different frame geometry might give me a bit more speed this year.
I was thinking about doing something similar for a winter bike, with a mix of 700c rear 26" front. If you get the tire sizes and fork Axle-to-crown right, geometry should be unaffected:
700c/29er 1.5 inch / 38mm --- 2193.46 diameter
26inch mtb 2.4 inch --- 2137.48 diameter
07-12-15, 05:43 PM
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I tried that setup briefly earlier in the year on bare pavement with a different wheel and smaller tire. The tire I was using had a bit of self steer which made the handling weird. I would definitely pick a tire that is known to not have self steering characteristics on hard surfaces. I think most of those tires wouldn't be anyone's first choice for a winter tire anyway.
Effective outer diameter for the 26x4.8 and 700x35 were pretty close with the front end being a bit taller. A 29er or 700c hybrid would probably be the best options for trying to keep the front and rear close. That assumes the original & fat fork are the same length, a frame designed for front suspension probably has a longer fork. Outer diameter also changes with rim width, I think there are some fat tire / rim charts where people have measured how tall / wide tires are on various rims.
07-20-15, 02:44 PM
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08-10-15, 08:18 AM
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Replaced my old mountain bike with a fat front capable Troll. I just need to pick up a rear disc wheel to use up front for summer riding.
08-10-15, 09:26 AM
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I don't want to think about winter right now.
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08-18-15, 07:16 PM
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My old Raleigh "Portage" has returned to the fold and will become my winter bike. It was traded back to me for a smaller Nishiki Apache.
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09-26-15, 12:24 PM
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Here's my new winter bike. Had tires and rims from the old bike, also fenders, rear rack and folding carriers. Tires are studded Innovos. Got the bike at a lawn sale for $35, everything looks good, and the frame fits better. Just have to put on some lights and wait for the snow.
11-05-15, 11:18 PM
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11-06-15, 02:55 PM
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I actually bought this several years ago to make into my winter bike but it was just to nice. But finally decided to get it ready and use it when I can over the mountain bike. This is my Kona Jake The Snake. It's still got the CX tires on it but I will be sourcing a decent set of slightly smaller road tires for it soon. Fairly tight fit for the fenders right now and I'm worried about ice build up. I also need to rig up an extension for the back of the front fender to keep as much spray off the drivetrain as I can.
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11-07-15, 12:05 AM
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I'm ready! This winter will be fun. Singlespeed 29er rocking some Ice Spiker Pros on and off the road. Looking forward to it.
11-15-15, 04:35 AM
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My MIELE MTB dropbar conversion with interrupter brake levers used for winterr touring.
IMG_0561 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0562 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0565 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0566 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0568 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0569 by Miele Man, on Flickr
IMG_0570 by Miele Man, on Flickr
I really like winter touring and camping. In all the years I've done it I've NEVER had a black fly or mosquito bite me.
Cheers
IMG_0561 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0562 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0565 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0566 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0568 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0569 by Miele Man, on FlickrIMG_0570 by Miele Man, on FlickrI really like winter touring and camping. In all the years I've done it I've NEVER had a black fly or mosquito bite me.
Cheers
11-24-15, 03:51 PM
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Bring it... 
12-07-15, 09:38 PM
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I take a change of clothes a compact alcohol-gel fuel stove and fuel and some food just in case. These images are taken near a parking lot but only a few kilometers from here there are no footprints except those made by animals.
MTB On The Trail 01 by Miele Man, on Flickr
MTB On The Trail 02 by Miele Man, on Flickr
Cheers
MTB On The Trail 01 by Miele Man, on FlickrMTB On The Trail 02 by Miele Man, on FlickrCheers
