I just read about a group of bikers in Marquette, Michigan developing trails
specifically for 'mountain biking in the snow on 'Fat Tire' bikes. (Salsa -
http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_mukluk_ti is one of several bike companies
producing Fat Tire bikes). Looks like a heavy duty mountain bike with the
exception they have 4" tires (2.6X3.8).
I first noticed them several years ago in Alaska, where I think they were
developed and used on long winter endurance races.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: "Alan C" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: PESO - Snow Day
Very brave. Even in dry conditions a road bike with those thin tyres can
easily slip when cornering. Potholes are a danger too. Here, most
recreational cyclists now ride mountain bikes which don't slide so easily
& can better handle "imperfections" in the road suface. Unfortunately, I'm
stuck with my road bike (which has little re-sale value) & decent mountain
bikes are rather pricey.
Alan C
-----Original Message-----
From: knarf
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 4:09 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO - Snow Day
It takes more than a few flakes of snow to stop Toronto's bike messengers:
http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/12/snow-day.html?m=1
Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
Cheers,
frank
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