I can guarantee you guys will catch up and fast, all of ours is melting, snows still in the forecast but doubtful. I actually think im gonna build up a long bike this winter, i have just about all i need except i need to get the rear end from a F/S which my co-op says they'll sell me by its self. I really never thought about the long wheel base and recovering i wont be dealing with that this winter. Another idea i had was building a long trike, not as long as say your bike but longer wheel base than a normal one. My immediate fix is my feet none stop wet and cold, i ordered some silk liner socks to go under some neoprene socks i figure that way it doesn't matter the shoes im wearing my feet should stay warm and dry.