Post by ncboman on Aug 20, 2005 11:51:59 GMT -5
What looks to be the base for the ultimate hunting bicycle. 
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with the 2 1/4" wide tires, this one should handle well on the back trails and ease of riding is very important when you load 50 pounds of gear on it. The simple one speed coaster brake design works best for hunting bikes.
Here's the plan;
First I want a large basket on the front for clothes, gear, etc. Simple enough. I have seen bowholders mounted on the basket but that's optional.
The rear is more important and built up from aluminum or electrical conduit to provide a shelf capable of easily carrying the treestand and bowcase where required. I prefer riding the bow in the uncased 'ready position' up front on top of the gear in the basket but some places require the bow to be cased to avoid a ticket.
The shelf on the back is the most important carrying feature as it must be solid and must handle a stand with ease. I have rode bikes with the climber on my back but the carrier on back is far superior. I've met guys in Illinois and Ohio with bikes hooked up right and it's nice... real nice.
Some of the guys I've met prefer womens bikes as they are easier to mount with the bike loaded down but it's not a big issue to me.
Finally the ideal touch is to add a hitch on the back to attach the deer cart to. While some hunts are too rough to pull a cart with a bike, other places are ideal for it.
While lights can be added, I've found these often get in the way hauling a bike and wind up broken. I prefer to put my handlight on the pack up front when needed. Usually on known pulpwood roads there is enough light to ride without any lights at all.
I'm really looking forward to hunting from a bike this fall. Some of the places I've seen in Md are perfect for it. Parking areas can be small and spread apart and a bike makes short work of that problem. Also a bike doesn't tip everyone off to where you're hunting.
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Comfort Bikes – Exactly what the name implies - these bicycles are designed to fit your lifestyle as well as your body so they are comfortable to ride. The frame geometry gives the rider an upright and relaxed riding position. Wide comfortable saddles and upright handlebar positions let you ride high and easy.
with the 2 1/4" wide tires, this one should handle well on the back trails and ease of riding is very important when you load 50 pounds of gear on it. The simple one speed coaster brake design works best for hunting bikes.
Here's the plan;
First I want a large basket on the front for clothes, gear, etc. Simple enough. I have seen bowholders mounted on the basket but that's optional.
The rear is more important and built up from aluminum or electrical conduit to provide a shelf capable of easily carrying the treestand and bowcase where required. I prefer riding the bow in the uncased 'ready position' up front on top of the gear in the basket but some places require the bow to be cased to avoid a ticket.
The shelf on the back is the most important carrying feature as it must be solid and must handle a stand with ease. I have rode bikes with the climber on my back but the carrier on back is far superior. I've met guys in Illinois and Ohio with bikes hooked up right and it's nice... real nice.
Some of the guys I've met prefer womens bikes as they are easier to mount with the bike loaded down but it's not a big issue to me.
Finally the ideal touch is to add a hitch on the back to attach the deer cart to. While some hunts are too rough to pull a cart with a bike, other places are ideal for it.
While lights can be added, I've found these often get in the way hauling a bike and wind up broken. I prefer to put my handlight on the pack up front when needed. Usually on known pulpwood roads there is enough light to ride without any lights at all.
I'm really looking forward to hunting from a bike this fall. Some of the places I've seen in Md are perfect for it. Parking areas can be small and spread apart and a bike makes short work of that problem. Also a bike doesn't tip everyone off to where you're hunting.
