Snowbike Track Speed: Spooling up a 120 short track
What size track do you ride? Maybe you are in the process of deciding what length to go with. In this video I’m on a 120“ CMX snow bike kit on a stock KTM xcf450. While short tracks are generally capable of higher track speed and make easier handling snow bikes, they do have less traction and flotation than the maybe more popular 129 or 137 options. Riding a 120 requires way more rider input and throttle control through the terrain. But spooling up a “shorty“ is just way too much fun! For me, crushing sub alpine lines with the ability to hold a higher gear really takes the snow mx experience to another level . I have a serious need for track speed.
When I switched from snowmobiling to snowbiking 7 years ago I rode and preferred a long track 137. With all the traction and float, I had found the ultimate pleasure in farming pow on my “tractor“. Well one day I melted the hyfax on a long icy trail and had to switch to my 120 kit while I waited for new parts. At first I was