The People-Powered
Totally Zero Emission
Snowmobile Of Today
Who says snowmobiles can't be totally emission-free? Not KTRAK CYCLE CORP., which created great enthusiasm at Interbike this year with the launch of its brand new drive kit that transforms any mountain bike into a real "all terrain" vehicle.
You can transform your mountain bike into a totally people-powered, "green" snowmobile by replacing your bike's rear wheel with the Ktrak Rear-Drive Kit. Able to fit a variety of tire/wheel sizes, this universal attachment simply replaces your rear wheel with a track drive system. Designed to create traction on previously "unridable" surfaces, such as snow and sand, the sleek Ktrak design effortlessly blends aesthetically and functionally with virtually all bikes. For a total "snowmobile" experience, replace the bike's front wheel with Ktrak's optional Front Ski Kit.
Note the use of a "bogie" wheel type idler/tensioner on the track system. You'll also note from the photos that the track is quite narrow, which would seem to make the Ktrak best suited for hardpacked snow conditions."We were absolutely swamped at Interbike," says Kyle Reeves of Ktrak. "People wanted to buy the Ktrak kits right at the show. And dealers were really interested in getting the kits when they become available. Interbike proved to be a great place to launch Ktrak." The Ktrak system is scheduled for retail release worldwide this month (January 2007). A company spokesman suggested that future kits may be adaptable for low-slung, three-wheeled recumbent bikes. Of course, that means you need two ski kits to go along with the rear track drive system.
Totally "green" snowmobiling? If you chose, you can have it now. Or, you can alert your non-power friends to the fact that snowmobilers are on the leading edge of environmental responsibility. People power to the snowmobiling world! For more details, visit http://www.ktrakcycle.com/or call (250) 951-0503 To further improve the Ktrak experience in snow, an optional Front Ski Kit is also available.© 2006 Snowmobilia/Jerry Bassett
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