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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2018, 12:18:57 PM »
It seems that cycling to hunting area would tend to make a hunter very sweaty and stinky. Is that an actual issue?
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #21 on: October 31, 2018, 12:30:23 PM »
Cycling doesn’t have to be any more physical than walking. I can use a lower gear and easily go up the hills. The electric bicycle makes a big difference also. The motor assist on mine smooths out the hills and gets me there quickly and with little pain.
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Offline YosemiteSam

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2018, 12:53:55 PM »
Quote from: Sam McMichael on October 31, 2018, 12:18:57 PM
It seems that cycling to hunting area would tend to make a hunter very sweaty and stinky. Is that an actual issue?

Like hiking, it depends on the terrain.  For me, I get sweaty and stinky just hiking in to some places and cycling isn't any different.  Anytime my objective is to cover ground, I work up a good sweat.  But since my bike use is typically for a multi-day trip, I usually have my hunting clothes in the trailer with my pack and my bow.  Once I get off the bike, I give myself a quick dusting with some "dry bath" powder I make and put on a fresh set of clothes.
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2018, 01:05:31 PM »
some years back, along with the bike, I made a simple trailer out of a used wheelchair frame with big plastic wheels/tires. I just kept the axle assembly, tires, cut everything away, and added lightweight EMT hoop, that attached easily with rope to seat post. Carried a LoneWolf lockon stand, 3 sticks, backpack, etc, and rolled very easily on those big tubeless wheels. They were removable with a pushbutton, and the whole thing packed flat.

I just found the picture, hopefully this works. Maybe it will give ideas for someone in need of trailer with flat proof tires.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aK_umNn3BCA/TIaBKQ-McMI/AAAAAAAACVw/XM9ssgIwEns/s912/018_18.JPG

there was another good long thread on bikes here:
http://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=47219.0

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #24 on: October 31, 2018, 02:06:13 PM »
Once you have your bike, you need to figure how you want to carry your bow so it doesn't get caught in the brush.  I use a Montana Scabbard that attaches to the side of my rear wheel.  Here it is with my bowbolt Pika.  I would keep it in a cloth sock along with a bow quiver..tippit







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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #25 on: November 01, 2018, 10:26:18 AM »
This is a cool thread...we have a feature now with this new platform to 'merge' topics'...one this thread 'settles'...I'm going to merge it as there are some new innovations since I put my bike together.  My daughter wanted my for college, so I've been bikeless for 3 years...but want to put another one together a FAT tired new one.....

Good Stuff right here!!
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2018, 10:58:24 AM »
Quote from: Terry Green on November 01, 2018, 10:26:18 AM
This is a cool thread...we have a feature now with this new platform to 'merge' topics'...one this thread 'settles'...I'm going to merge it as there are some new innovations since I put my bike together.  My daughter wanted my for college, so I've been bikeless for 3 years...but want to put another one together a FAT tired new one.....

Good Stuff right here!!

I amended my post above to include a pic of my bike. You should check out RAD power Bikes. They ship direct to your door and cut out the middleman so the bikes are roughly half the price of some of the competition.   They are rugged and I have been really happy after I figured out how to reduce the number of flats.
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2018, 11:11:58 AM »
I love my mountain bike, but I just cant figure out how to shoot around the handle bars!
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2018, 11:20:25 AM »
Hey Sam,

Looking forward to you helping me rig mine up!   :bigsmyl:

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2018, 05:45:48 PM »







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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #30 on: November 01, 2018, 09:09:54 PM »
If the money's not a problem and your trail is wide enough......
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #31 on: November 01, 2018, 11:04:08 PM »
 That is pretty sweet , my funds are very limited so if someone wants to donate one of those three wheelers I will make it into a sweet hunting rig. Ha....


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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #32 on: November 02, 2018, 05:52:24 AM »
Least expensive good electric fat bike I found when looking 2 years ago is the Sondors X. No complaints with it.

Here is the strap I use to carry bow on my back while riding, Easy on/off and light. Bow can be snugged close to body for the narrower trail.

http://www.bowtote.com/
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #33 on: November 02, 2018, 10:31:15 PM »
Wonder if electric assist is legal in national park hunting areas?
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Offline SAM E. STEPHENS

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #34 on: November 06, 2018, 12:49:46 AM »
With a motor on the bike it won’t be legal in areas that are walk only as far as I know...

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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #35 on: November 06, 2018, 09:47:42 PM »
I expect that the regular old pedal power would be best for getting into most public areas vs the electric. Probably a lot better for fitness also.  I have not found  a perfect way to carry a bow but when I do I will order a fat bike.
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #36 on: November 09, 2018, 06:11:21 PM »
Liking the bike....








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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #37 on: November 09, 2018, 10:11:51 PM »
I bought a small rear rack and added a slightly larger piece of plywood to it to strap my bow to. My stand, 16lbs, goes on my back. Works well for losing public land folks that only venture a few hundred yards off the main roads. As mentioned by others the motors are prohibited and I reckon that’s a good thing. Here’s a pic of WMA regs.


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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #38 on: November 25, 2019, 10:07:23 AM »
well, I just found a new 'post season project' for 2020  :)
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Re: Bicycle for hunting.....
« Reply #39 on: November 25, 2019, 01:26:26 PM »
Where I live half the time the mud is just like grease and inches deep.  Been that way all summer this year.  Don't know how you could bike in such.
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