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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: Chet43 on August 25, 2017, 09:54:21 AM

Title: bikes
Post by: Chet43 on August 25, 2017, 09:54:21 AM: where can I get good info on the various brands; models of mt. bikes (fat tire style) and e-mt. bikes?
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Post by: ghosthunter on August 25, 2017, 11:25:31 AM: SKAGIT CYCLE
BURLINGTON
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Post by: cdriver on August 25, 2017, 11:27:28 AM: Look at QuietKat, they make several models for hunting. I just bought a mt bike from them. An interesting machine.
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Post by: Katmai Guy on August 25, 2017, 11:30:11 AM: Was checking out Rad Rover, not quite as expensive as the others.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 25, 2017, 11:40:10 AM: Quote from: ghosthunter on August 25, 2017, 11:25:31 AM
SKAGIT CYCLE
BURLINGTON

Always had great service here. :tup:
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Post by: MHWASH on August 30, 2017, 05:44:27 AM: I'll be in the market as soon as my ACL heals up. Are there any good forums that a guy can get good info on? I'm looking at bikes for hunting and pulling a trailer with camp gear.
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Post by: hunter105 on August 30, 2017, 06:32:08 AM: Nick and Carolyn at Bike Spot in Anacortes would be a good resource for you. Get the best bike you can afford it really is worth it. In the off season find some trails and ride as much as you can, it is a blast. Good luck
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Post by: scottcrb on August 30, 2017, 07:55:43 AM: Outdoor emporium in Seattle has a few to choose from .
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Post by: dreamunelk on August 30, 2017, 08:24:43 AM: Be advised most industrial timberland's do not allow electric bikes. A motor is a motor!
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Post by: swanny on August 30, 2017, 09:56:23 AM: Support your local bike shop! They will be the best knowledge and be able to get you set up with the right ride, no problem.
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Post by: suga on August 30, 2017, 10:34:46 AM: Quote from: swanny on August 30, 2017, 09:56:23 AM
Support your local bike shop! They will be the best knowledge and be able to get you set up with the right ride, no problem.
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Post by: Labs07 on August 31, 2017, 08:05:16 AM: Check out Cogburn bikes! I have one and love it!
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Post by: bod on August 31, 2017, 06:57:45 PM: anyone use fat tire bike
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Post by: Labs07 on September 06, 2017, 03:59:29 PM: Yes I use a Fat Tire bike!
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Post by: dwils233 on September 06, 2017, 04:40:07 PM: Your local bike shop is a great place to get info- just like a local sporting goods store those are people who live their hobby.

As far as online sources of info, I have been a member of bikeforums.com for over 10 years and is a wealth of information. For your needs, I would take a look at the touring section. Careful on there though...imagine hunt-wa but instead full of cyclists. :chuckle:

I'm also a few years behind the curve on tech, but I worked a couple years in a bike shop and would be happy to offer any info if you have specific questions.
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Post by: Chet43 on September 06, 2017, 07:04:19 PM: Labs07 what can you tell me about fat bikes?
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Is yours an e-bike or standard bike?
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Post by: MHWASH on September 06, 2017, 08:13:40 PM: Quote from: dwils233 on September 06, 2017, 04:40:07 PM
Your local bike shop is a great place to get info- just like a local sporting goods store those are people who live their hobby.

As far as online sources of info, I have been a member of bikeforums.com for over 10 years and is a wealth of information. For your needs, I would take a look at the touring section. Careful on there though...imagine hunt-wa but instead full of cyclists. :chuckle:

I'm also a few years behind the curve on tech, but I worked a couple years in a bike shop and would be happy to offer any info if you have specific questions.

What bike shop in Spokane do you recommend?
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Post by: davk on September 12, 2017, 09:07:01 PM: Where is everyone using E bikes? I have yet to see a gate that didnt say no motorized vehicles.
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Post by: Crunchy on September 12, 2017, 10:00:11 PM: We only pedal them so its not really motorized lol.
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Post by: Kit Carson on September 12, 2017, 11:57:38 PM: Quote from: Katmai Guy on August 25, 2017, 11:30:11 AM
Was checking out Rad Rover, not quite as expensive as the others.

These look pretty good for the price. The others I've seen that look comparable are twice as much $$.
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Post by: Labs07 on September 14, 2017, 07:42:31 AM: My bike is not an e-bike. It is really great in the woods and plenty of gears to get you through most of the stuff you need. It is HEAVY but very robust. I bought a Cogburn fatbike and have been very happy with it so far! Hope the pic comes through.
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Post by: bod on September 17, 2017, 10:09:16 AM: Labs07 where did you get those racks for that bike
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Post by: Labs07 on September 18, 2017, 09:35:01 AM: Got the racks at the bike shop. They are Axum (spelling) racks....
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Post by: bod on September 18, 2017, 09:05:07 PM: Thanks
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Post by: Chet43 on September 22, 2017, 07:58:51 AM: Well I'm no longer looking for a electric mountain bike as they are legal on Washington state roads up to 1000 watts BUT ARE ILLEGAL on Washington fish & wildlife; BLM; DNR and USFS and US wildlife refuges land except where motorcycles and off road vehicles are allowed. They are considered motorized and you will get a ticket and maybe have the bike confiscated.

So all the information in recent magazines articles and information I got from bicycle shops is all wrong.