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Snowbike 2020

Snow Biking

Snow bike like
an expert.

Ready to give snow biking a go? Follow the leaders.

With the right gear, mountain biking can be a sport for all seasons. Start with these suggestions from our snow biking (AKA fat biking) know-it-alls.

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We asked

What’s the best fat
bike for the snow?

The experts said

Fat bike: Diamondback El OsoTres
Fat e-bike: Haibike XDURO FatSix 8.0

“Solid bike, tons of fun, and a great price if you want to stay in shape during the off season.”

JEREMY PERKINS
BIKE AND CAMPING

Diamondback Bicycles
El Oso Tres

Jeremy Perkins
Bike and Camping

IMBA Member

Great bike for the money

I live in Salt Lake and was able to do a lot of my normal summer trails with this bike because of the gearing, suspension and flexibility. I was very happy with this bike in both the snow and the mud. Now that I've had it a while, I was very impressed with the versatility of the 4" tires on the soft snow.

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Diamondback Bicycles
El Oso Tres
Haibike XDURO
FatSix 8.0

Chris Schuler
Bike and Snowboard

Bike Manufacturer

Great bikes for sure

I own a company that manufactures
SkiBikes and the build quality on
the Haibikes is fantastic.

10Likelihood To
Recommend

Haibike XDURO
FatSix 8.0

We asked

Which shoes do you
trust most for cycling
the slopes?

The experts said

Fi'Zi:k Artica X5

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“A good set of
shoes is key. If these get uncomfortable it can ruin the whole ride.”

BRENT LOGAN
BIKE, CAMP, SKI AND HIKE

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ARTICA X5

Jim Misener
Bike, Camp and Hunt

Sporting Goods Retail Sales Professional

Excellent, weatherproof shoe
for two bolt cleats

Bought these shoes for winter riding in the pacific northwest, and they have exceeded my expectations in every way. They have
kept my feet warm and dry even riding in snow and puddles that were deeper than I expected — I highly recommend these shoes if you want to keep your feet warm, dry, comfortable and
protected. These also provide good traction in many different surface conditions including snotty mud.

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ARTICA X5
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ARTICA X5

Christopher Starrett
Camp, Climb and Hike

Law Enforcement

The shoe is completely
waterproof, simple (and quick)
to put on, and warm!

I normally use 45s, and got these in a 45.5 to leave room for thick socks. So far (several 32 degree days) I have only needed thin Merino socks, and they have remained extremely warm. No need to lace the inner boot, just closing the external zipper suffices to keep the foot in place. The sole is of a nice sticky rubber, gives confidence when walking in wet/icy conditions. Quality is top notch.

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ARTICA X5
pogies

We asked

Which pogies do you
have on your hands?

The experts said

Revelate Designs Expedition Pogies

“Pogies are the most needed piece of equipment!
Warm hands make all the difference
in sub-zero temps.”

AUSTIN PAVLAS
BIKE AND SKI

What are pogies,
by the way?

They’re like gloves that attach to your handlebars, covering everything from your hands to your shifters and brake levers.

We asked

Which shades make
the grade?

The experts said

Oakely Radar® EV Path®

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Oakely
Radar® EV Path®

Nicholas Perez
Hike, Run, Bike and Snowboard

U.S. Navy - Military

Excellent fit and function.

I purchased the Pol White w/Prizm Road model for endurance racing, and have been using them for years. I can barely feel it when I wear it, it stays secured to my face, I have excellent clarity with the PRIZM lenses and wide field of view (especially with the frameless lower half), and small holes at the top of the frame provide good ventilation to avoid condensation on the inner lens. These are my first semi-frameless lenses and I recommend these if you need max visibility of the road ahead of you. Highly recommended!

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Recommend

Oakely
Radar® EV Path®

“I like sunglasses over goggles. Too much heat on ascents will fog up snow goggles.”

MEGANN VALDKAMP
BIKE AND FITNESS
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We asked

Which jacket feels right
for snow biking?

The experts said

Swix Focus Jacket M

“A Nordic skiing jacket. It’s really perfect for the sport. Open back to dump heat on ascents and windproof on descents.”

PHILIP DUMONT
HIKE, SKI, AND NORDIC SKI

We asked

Which hydration pack
has your back?

The experts said

Camelbak Zoid
Hydration Pack

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“A game changer for all my
single-digit winter rides.
I wear it under all my layers (except my base layer). Pro tip: Fill it with warm water and you can stay toasty well past the limits of your gear.”

AUSTIN PAVLAS
BIKE and SKI

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We asked

How do you keep hydration
flowing instead of freezing?

The experts said

Deuter Streamer
Tube Insulator

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Streamer Tube Insulator

Perfecto M
Tactical, Camp, Hike and Hunt

U.S. Marines

Tube Insulator

This is great for snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, hunting in late season, or any winter activity. It keeps the tube from freezing. I am super happy that it actually works — I have had that happen before where I would be out and the tube freezes. There is nothing more annoying. But this solves that problem.

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Deuter
Streamer Tube Insulator

We asked

Which bike light makes
your night rides bright?

The experts said

Light & Motion VIS
Pro 1000 Trail

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“With shorter days in the winter, a great bike light will buy you lots more riding time.
This one by Light & Motion is waterproof with an IP67 rating.”

CHRIS COCHELLA
BIKE and SKI

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Special thanks to our experts for
contributing their product knowledge:

  • Jeremy Perkins
  • Chris Schuler
  • Brent Logan
  • Jim Misener
  • Christopher Starrett
  • Austin Pavlas
  • Nicholas Perez
  • Megan Valdkamp
  • Philip Dumont
  • Perfecto M
  • Chris Cochella