ICE Bike- Scott Catalina- New Snow pics 12/1

[user 135]

I spent a little time in the freezing garage last night changing out the tires and adding the CETMA Rack. I usually put my studded tires on a spare wheel set to swap on and off my Xtracycle. This year I decide a dedicated bike would be a better option. There is no derailer or brake system to freeze up in the snow and slush.

Ride Report this morning:
Temp: 9F
Road Conditions: Ice and spotty pavement
Performance: Much safer than slicks. Passed another biker with confidence and speed.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

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Nice ice-cycle :wink: ,kinda risky riding in those conditions is'nt it ? it kinda reminds me of some of thee old pic.s i've seen of old klunkers ! 8)

 

[user 135]

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Nice ice-cycle :wink: ,kinda risky riding in those conditions is'nt it ?

It can be. I always where my helmet and the cruiser sits a little lower so I can put my feet down quicker. I have had some close calls in the last 4 or 5 years but never went down. I can be scary though when your front slips sideways on you.

 

[thatismytruck]

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Nice Rack!!


had to do it. :wink:

 

[Skipton]

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Like it!

 

[stretch]

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nice! you guys already got snow??

 

[user 135]

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Nice Rack!!

Yes it is.

nice! you guys already got snow??

Just a little 3 or 4 inches in town but enough that I will be skiing Thanksgiving Day at the local ski hill. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[BrunneCustoms]

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Wow! you have more snow that we do here. :shock: Nice bike though! I like it. Be careful out there!

 

[user 135]

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Wow! you have more snow that we do here. :shock: Nice bike though! I like it. Be careful out there!

More snow is on the way this weekend. So I will definitely get more "test" rides.

 

[user 135]

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7" inches of new snow and still snowing this morning. All local schools have been canceled, so my wife,who is a teacher, and kids are home. Riding was not to bad on the packed tracks but really tough in the fresh snow.

In front of my house.

Rear wheel in front of the office.

 

[Hammond Eggz]

:shock:

 

[user 135]

It has warmed up so I expect Slushy streets on the way home

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Crazy :shock: Snow coming Tuesday for me :x Cool bike :wink:

 

[Skipton]

Right on! love this pic

Glad to see you got a helmet on also :wink:

 

[user 135]

Glad to see you got a helmet on also :wink:

Always a helmet when commuting. Thanks for the compliment

 

[Spokeshave]

Die Hard!

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Not being from a snow place, I wondered if you couldn't take the fenders off so the snow wouldn't get all clogged up under them?
Seems like you need a ski and a cool rubber track like on a snowmobile. Like a snomobike sled thingie. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[user 135]

Not being from a snow place, I wondered if you couldn't take the fenders off so the snow wouldn't get all clogged up under them?

There is a enough clearance on these fenders. Plus the fenders keep the slush and slop off the bike and you.

 

[Rat Rod]

Do the folks in your area refer to you as the crazy guy who rides his bike year round? :lol:

 

[user 135]

Do the folks in your area refer to you as the crazy guy who rides his bike year round? :lol:

Probalby. I have ridden in -5F and 106F. There are few of us year around. Here is a good blog about year around biking in Boise. http://bikenazi.blogspot.com/