Mountain Bikes
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Mountain Bikes
Does anyone use a mountain bike to get around on public land where you can not have a motorized vehicle?
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Re: Mountain Bikes
I've did it several years ago. It worked great as there was a good hiking path from the parking area. I'm not a fan of a mountain bike for short distances (< 1.5 miles), wet, significantly uneven, or hilly terrain. That limits the application significantly.
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Why not. I used one until it was stolen. Even sanded it and painted it olive drab. Hunting on private too. Dirtbags spotted from road even heard them turn around when I was in the tree. Did not think any thing of it till I got out of tree. Some l land state "foot travel" only. Keep an eye out. And hide it well.
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I use one at least 5 times a year, works great. I found a junk one on the curb painted it years agot. I lock it up all the time even if it is not that nice of a bike. Iy really helps when you need to be off Federal land an hour after closing time.
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Re: Mountain Bikes
I do
I even flat blacked out the bike... all the pads are camp. I can ditch it and lock to a tree when I start the walking part.
Works great to get me back ever farther than most goes
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I even flat blacked out the bike... all the pads are camp. I can ditch it and lock to a tree when I start the walking part.
Works great to get me back ever farther than most goes
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My son rigged his bike for use in public land. He even put a rack on it for his stand and sticks. He rides over 5 miles to the public land to hunt sometimes.
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Those are some cool setups!
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Strap it on the back in a soft case.
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Nice set ups thanks for the info
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Re: Mountain Bikes
I used to use one all the time back in the flatlands of fl. to get way back in on no vehicle roads on public land.
I'd just buy the cheap walmart barnd and order good seats and handlebars. Make good game carriers too ..hard part is sanding the bikie up after tying game down on it. Just about couldn't life it back up with that big sow.
I'd just buy the cheap walmart barnd and order good seats and handlebars. Make good game carriers too ..hard part is sanding the bikie up after tying game down on it. Just about couldn't life it back up with that big sow.
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sweet!
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Re: Mountain Bikes
Chris Conroy wrote:My son rigged his bike for use in public land. He even put a rack on it for his stand and sticks. He rides over 5 miles to the public land to hunt sometimes.
that is sweet !!
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