1) I love Fat Bikes
2) I love bright orange bikes
3) I have a weakness for the latest tech...and Ki2 certainly falls into that category
The 907 orange frame just pops! I haven't seen the bike in person but based on the pics I would say that they are using 100mm E13 cranks with two rings + K-Edge Ring Guard in the front and a Shimano XTR 10 speed 11-36 cassette in the rear which would provide acceptable gearing for most snow or dirt riding. It is awesome to see so many companies embracing Fat Bikes.
I wonder if they will track down some Boise State blue pogies for winter riding up a Bogus Basin?
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| Ki2 Controlled Fat Back...Yeah Baby! |
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| Rocking the Boise State theme |
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| Very clean cockpit |
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| Ultegra Di2 Rear Derailleur with Ki2 cage |
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| No shift cables! |
4 comments:
Yeah, you definitely need electronic shifting on your fat bike Dave.
Cables are so 2011.
Adam - with bike gear, it's never really about "need" is it? I am sure you can relate. ;)
Yeah, all you really "need" is air, shelter, water and food... but cool new bike technology really instills a deep level of lust in bike geeks like us. Credit card companies salivate over our kind.
In all reality though, will Di2 work on a snow bike when it's 20 below? If not, I guess you could just single speed it!
Adam - I would gladly volunteer for some low-temp testing if they would like me to be a guinea pig. :) Generally speaking, Lithium batteries are pretty good in the cold and if a regular charge lasts for months (literally) then I am sure we can get one really long ride out of a charge.
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