Self Rescue / When all else fails...

[Kelly]

My schedule makes it very tough to plan trips with other people. Consequently, I do a lot of trips without another vehicle along. Several times, I've been in situations where either a mechanical or electrical problem has made progress impossible, with no cell service. For life threatening situations, I have satellite coms, but as a former SAR member, I don't consider getting stranded an emergency. Once, in the Rockies, we had to hike out 6 hours, above tree line, in an electrical storm.

So, all that being said, I wanted a way to get back to civilization (faster than walking), when I can across this...



The only problem for me is that the Rokon is too long to tuck in behind a ZJ.

I want something lightweight (<200lbs), short (<67"), off-road capable with racks for cargo.

Does anyone have any experience with one of these?...

 

[Mike G]

Cool mini trail bike, and I like your idea about having back up transportation. Production date is only one year.? I guess your lucky if you have one or could find one for sale here in the US. Have you looked into a Honda mini Trail bike? Coleman also has a trail bike that's cheap.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Coleman-reg-Trail-Mini-Bike/2229040.uts?productVariantId=4551218&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=04415183&rid=20&gclid=COjD2a6W284CFUJufgodBBMJhA&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

What about the Tarus 2?

http://www.jebiga.com/taurus-2x2-motorcycle/



Why worry about tucking it behind when you can tuck it inside or on top.

 

[Kelly]

What about the Tarus 2?
I've seen videos of those. Can you get them in the US ? The tires didn't look too durable.
http://www.jebiga.com/taurus-2x2-motorcycle/

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Why worry about tucking it behind when you can tuck it inside or on top.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

There are two versions, one with traditional tires, that will apparently become available as DIY kits for under $1k.

If you watch the videos it will blow your mind how capable they are since they're 2wd.

 

[Kelly]

There are two versions, one with traditional tires, that will apparently become available as DIY kits for under $1k.

If you watch the videos it will blow your mind how capable they are since they're 2wd.

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Yeah there are pictures of that version fitting inside the back of a Range Rover.

 

[Mike G]

What about the Tarus 2?

http://www.jebiga.com/taurus-2x2-motorcycle/

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Why worry about tucking it behind when you can tuck it inside or on top.

Now that is a awesome trail bike!

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Now that is a awesome trail bike!

Yeah the videos are pretty much hilarious considering everything they do with it.

 

[Kelly]

This thing is REALLY cool, but it's longer, heavier, and more $$$ than a Rokon? wtf!!!

 

[Kelly]

Then there's this, but NOT appropriate for Jeep trails...

 

[Kelly]

And this...

 

[Kelly]

I'm seriously considering one of these (short & light). Has anyone ridden one?



Honda CT70 - 60" long - 140lbs

 

[dventoza]

I'm seriously considering one of these (short & light). Has anyone ridden one?



Honda CT70 - 60" long - 140lbs

Grew up riding one of these and a CT90. Very reliable if you keep up with very simple maintenance. They are not fast and I would not ride one on any highway but good little bikes. Getting harder and harder to find in good shape.

 

[NetDep]

Great thread and it is one of the reasons I started to bike. Having a reliable source of transportation not dependent on gasoline is critical (think zombie apocalypse) and something that can be put on a rack behind (or on top of) any trail rig. My current...


So I am just wondering if you would consider something without a motor. Reliable, able to pack what you would need to extract yourself in an emergency, fuel not needed and can go pretty darn near anywhere. Check out fatbikes for a truly go anywhere option (snow, sand or rock).

Just a thought - not meaning to threadjack if this was meant only for motorized options. Wheel safe & happy!!

 

[Kelly]

Great thread and it is one of the reasons I started to bike. Having a reliable source of transportation not dependent on gasoline is critical (think zombie apocalypse) and something that can be put on a rack behind (or on top of) any trail rig. My current...

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So I am just wondering if you would consider something without a motor. Reliable, able to pack what you would need to extract yourself in an emergency, fuel not needed and can go pretty darn near anywhere. Check out fatbikes for a truly go anywhere option (snow, sand or rock).

Just a thought - not meaning to threadjack if this was meant only for motorized options. Wheel safe & happy!!

A fat tire bike is a great option. But if we're talking zombie apocalypse, it would be hard to beat a Motoped ;-)

 

[Steve]

So I am just wondering if you would consider something without a motor.

That's what my Xtracycle conversion works great at; carrying lots of stuff. Wide tires and low gearing make most loads tolerable. I also have a Burley folding trailer that I converted to a flatbed trailer. I've carried four bags of much without problems. I had three 80 pound bags of soil on it, but was worried about the strength of the frame. If I was going to do that regularly, I'd stiffen the frame more.

 

[aearles]

Looks like the 4 door JK of bicycles. [emoji23]

That's cool @Steve, is that a converted tandem?
(Edit) Nvm, I took a closer look, didn't realize it was a kit.



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[Steve]

@aearles Just a KHS Summit X mountain bike. Photos of the doner bike and build can be found here: https://goo.gl/RG7Cjw

 

[NetDep]

A fat tire bike is a great option. But if we're talking zombie apocalypse, it would be hard to beat a Motoped ;-)

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Just got strangely aroused.....