That vid is sick. I tried one at the Outdoor Retailer Show, on mostly hardpack. In powder it sank. The one in vid seems to have a bigger platform (boards) than the one I tried. Matt Beringer has been building and designing these, as well: http://spokenaboutbicycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/greatest-snowbikes-on-earth.html

The movie has some solid footage, but needs a better narrative. See more about the premier at X-dance at http://spokenaboutbicycles.blogspot.com/2012/02/backpalmer-tooagain.html

Alternately, you could mount a difficult tire in a dangerous way:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7bN8WPok9E&feature=related

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2 things not covered: 1. It helps to have syringe tubing locks (like the type found on brake bleed kits) to keep that elusive 2.5 wt fluid from dribbling out. 2. Lube the seals of the syringe plunger (w/ a wipe of 2.5 wt) to get smoother action and less resistance

More new SRAM products at: http://spokenaboutbicycles.blogspot.com/

More info available here: New Intense Carbon Bikes: http://spokenaboutbicycles.blogspot.com/ I'll be riding one later today and filing a report.

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Rearward axle path makes a bike go mighty fast. Check out Canfield Brothers.

Africa...right? Why aren't there any black people? What's that scene like from a class/race perspective? Are there any initiatives to get black (poor?) riders support in FR or BMX?