Scooter in the snow!

un_designer · Post by **un_designer** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:45 am

has anyone heard of or seen this?

http://slidescooters.com/video2.html?cat=20

i don't see any genuine models listed as one of the compatible models, but the video is of the genuine rattler with the front-wheel attachment. this looks pretty fun.

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 2:57 am

The Rattler is def. compatible. Genuine has the video on their site!

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 3:58 am

It's been posted once before and I'd love to get my hands on one. It's rumored to be between $500-$800 though, which may be a couple hundred out of my price range

rajron · Post by **rajron** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:11 am

Now that’s a cold weather warrior – actually looks kinda fun

bluebuddygirl · Post by **bluebuddygirl** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:50 pm

So fun, As the ever safety conscious I want it noted that he is never going so fast that he can't just put his leg down to steady the scoot.

Gotta do what you can in Canada to ride though.

jmkjr72 · Post by **jmkjr72** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:54 pm

un_designer wrote:has anyone heard of or seen this?

http://slidescooters.com/video2.html?cat=20

i don't see any genuine models listed as one of the compatible models, but the video is of the genuine rattler with the front-wheel attachment. this looks pretty fun.

it is only genuine in the united states in the rest of the world you have to look up pgo
the us is the step child of the scooter world for many things you have to look up other modles or other brands

pugbuddy · Post by **pugbuddy** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:14 pm

I honestly don't understand how this thing keeps the tire from sliding out from under the you. Just doesn't make sense to me....

jmkjr72 · Post by **jmkjr72** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:17 pm

its a low presure tire so it squats out even more to give you a bit wider base
and its studed not as agressive as an ice racing bike but it is studed

Lostmycage · Post by **Lostmycage** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:03 pm

pugbuddy wrote:I honestly don't understand how this thing keeps the tire from sliding out from under the you. Just doesn't make sense to me....

The long foot print of the ski keeps the bike tracking straight along with adding stability in the form of a larger, flatter contact surface, momentum and the low pressure wheel (flattens the contact surface) do the rest.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:35 am

It's a lot like how the original Hummer has an inflate/deflate system on the tires so you can widen the tread if you get stuck in mud or snow. The tire has less pressure and, therefore, a wider tread. This, combined with the big studs on the tire and the ski up front create a pretty good system, but I'd still keep the speeds down a bit and have my legs ready to steady myself at any given moment.

Modern Buddy

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