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11-12-16, 08:33 PM
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I decided that the concept is inherently flawed and hereby retract the statement above.
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11-12-16, 08:58 PM
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Whoa, did three people on BikeForums just agree on something? That's got to be a record.
11-19-16, 08:46 PM
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Anyone need a sweet, reasonably priced Thruster?
Custom Fixie - $300 (San diego)
Custom Fixie
Custom Fixie
Flip hop rear hub
New handle bars
New grips
New brake
New lever
New seat
New pedals
New tubes
Asking 300$
Custom Fixie - $300 (San diego)
Custom Fixie
Custom Fixie
Flip hop rear hub
New handle bars
New grips
New brake
New lever
New seat
New pedals
New tubes
Asking 300$
11-19-16, 09:41 PM
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I think the black saddle with the white piping is a bit over the top, don't you think?
11-19-16, 09:58 PM
#4256
Your cog is slipping.
That's just an ugly, crappy bike with an insane asking price. Not necessarily "jackass".
However, I'm kinda bummed to see a Retrogression sticker on the top tube.
However, I'm kinda bummed to see a Retrogression sticker on the top tube.
11-19-16, 10:18 PM
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You should feel honored not to be relegated to the front wheel with the others. Aero wheels = more sticker space.
11-20-16, 03:22 PM
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The black valve cap is a bit too much for me.
11-23-16, 08:00 PM
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what the..........................
11-24-16, 08:14 AM
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Interesting concept.
11-24-16, 02:04 PM
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10/10 would read again.
11-29-16, 07:12 PM
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Tooooooo FAT
11-29-16, 08:09 PM
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I don't know.
Guy plans on pedaling from the south pole to the coast of Antarctica and built the bike specifically for the task.
Rad orange pedals too.
https://gearjunkie.com/4-wheel-bike-...ca-van-weelden
Guy plans on pedaling from the south pole to the coast of Antarctica and built the bike specifically for the task.
Rad orange pedals too.
https://gearjunkie.com/4-wheel-bike-...ca-van-weelden
11-29-16, 09:16 PM
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There's actually a fatbike museum in alaska that chronicles the evolution of snow bikes. There has been some really wild **** in the past
Why they're using such **** tires on a custom bike with carbon rims is beyond me, however
Also; clearance on that rear is close even for trail riding let alone snow. Maybe it is jackass...
Why they're using such **** tires on a custom bike with carbon rims is beyond me, however
Also; clearance on that rear is close even for trail riding let alone snow. Maybe it is jackass...
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11-29-16, 11:48 PM
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I don't know. Task specific titanium build, carbon wheels, $17k price tag. That stuff that looks JA is actually built specifically for the ride, not necessarily the bike we would all ride on a daily basis. Carver makes some sick bikes, and to have the owner build one for you, that's pretty BA.
I bet it is slow, handles like crap, feels pretty heavy, but will still put a huge smile on your face.
I bet it is slow, handles like crap, feels pretty heavy, but will still put a huge smile on your face.
11-30-16, 08:16 AM
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I don't know.
Guy plans on pedaling from the south pole to the coast of Antarctica and built the bike specifically for the task.
Rad orange pedals too.
https://gearjunkie.com/4-wheel-bike-...ca-van-weelden
Guy plans on pedaling from the south pole to the coast of Antarctica and built the bike specifically for the task.
Rad orange pedals too.
https://gearjunkie.com/4-wheel-bike-...ca-van-weelden
There's actually a fatbike museum in alaska that chronicles the evolution of snow bikes. There has been some really wild **** in the past
Why they're using such **** tires on a custom bike with carbon rims is beyond me, however
Also; clearance on that rear is close even for trail riding let alone snow. Maybe it is jackass...
Why they're using such **** tires on a custom bike with carbon rims is beyond me, however
Also; clearance on that rear is close even for trail riding let alone snow. Maybe it is jackass...
I don't know. Task specific titanium build, carbon wheels, $17k price tag. That stuff that looks JA is actually built specifically for the ride, not necessarily the bike we would all ride on a daily basis. Carver makes some sick bikes, and to have the owner build one for you, that's pretty BA.
I bet it is slow, handles like crap, feels pretty heavy, but will still put a huge smile on your face.
I bet it is slow, handles like crap, feels pretty heavy, but will still put a huge smile on your face.
Mumonkan spotted what I saw as JA. For a bike specifically designed for snow, it looks like it will be worthless in snow. Those tires are going to pick up gobs of snow and carry it to those tight spots at the rear frame as well as the fork, where it will instantly collect, forming a massive dam, rendering the bike immobile. If there is any wet snow followed by changing conditions/temps, it will be rendered useless in a heartbeat.
On a road that gets plowed, but has a packed snow surface, that thing would move along I guess. But look at it. Even without the tolerance issues, humping that thing through 12 inches of fresh fallen would be a F'ing nightmare. It aint gonna magically float across the surface. No, it's gonna cut a groove, and the that groove is too wide for human legs IMO. Loaded with camping supplies? Forget it. You'd make better time and use less energy walking.
TenSpeeedV2. You mentioned a smile. I don't know man. I look at that thing and all I see is drudging and misery. Like riding up the biggest hill, against a monster headwind, in the rain.
11-30-16, 08:45 AM
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Only based on my guess, I am thinking that the winter conditions in Antarctica are different than the US. I don't know how much fresh snow there is, because I would imagine that it is mostly ice and that the winds blow the powder off of it and the sun melts the top and the cold wind freezes it, especially at night. Since there isn't much there other than barren land, the wind has nothing to block it.
I tried pedaling a 4" tire fat bike through a foot of powder/fresh snow. You can't do it. Especially on that monster with 2 5" wide tires front and rear. I am hoping that he has researched what the conditions would be like and made an educated decision from that. I mean, spending 17k on a bike, pretty sure he didn't just plunk that down on a hope.
I tried pedaling a 4" tire fat bike through a foot of powder/fresh snow. You can't do it. Especially on that monster with 2 5" wide tires front and rear. I am hoping that he has researched what the conditions would be like and made an educated decision from that. I mean, spending 17k on a bike, pretty sure he didn't just plunk that down on a hope.