Originally Posted by
MrInitialMan
Because I live in Alberta, and a thorough description of the weather here would result in the moderators demanding I wash out my keyboard with soap.
Because I don't think that even fatboy tyres can compensate for what snow makes these roads like, and turning out of a parking lot which meets the street at a steep angle does
...interesting... things to a quad frame. And besides, aren't really big tyres usually pretty soft, and thus harder to pedal anyways?
First off, no need to flatter me--I'm well aware of what a fatso I am.
(I'm a good 70 lbs over that). And I'm planning on having brakes on all four wheels. As for a 300 lbs payload, well, not sure if that's going to happen. The main focus is hauling ME around and whatever baggage (physical, that is) I'm bringing with me.
But since my recent rant under "Frustrations Mount", I have calmed down and am ready to return to the project. On to dubious success or absolute disaster--and if it must be the latter, here's to making it a memorable one.
Maybe I should take it to a paintball field and let the people there "paint" it.
I understand alberta weather....grew up in montana and watched a lot of tv from lethbridge (and to date myself, that included "The Friendly Giant" and ads for Old Dutch potato chips. My hometown was -29 F two nights ago
they do make some huge tires....even snow tires, just for reference.
In the big picture, there is lot to be said for doing a project with your dad.
Just trying to make sure you consider options.....good luck with this will be watching