Now you may be thinking to yourself, “Hey, why would I need a bike with such wide tires?” Here’s why: with a larger surface area and lower pressure than standard tires, the 3.8in wide tires allow for more flotation, grip, and suspension. When riding on slick snowy trails these tires hug the terrain better than a narrower tire would, and provide for a plusher ride.

For my Mukluk ride, I opted to cruise the spiderweb network of trails on Emerald Mountain. I have a pretty standard loop that I like to ride and I wanted to see how this Salsa would compare to my personal bike. What a striking contrast! The Mukluk floated over muddy sections with ease and offered a much smoother ride. The trail condition was nice hardpack, though slick in some spots. Lupine, Larry’s, and MGM rode like they do in the summertime (just with a bit of snow on ‘em).

All together a really fun bike! I chose to size down from the 17” (which I would buy) to the 15” (for a more playful feel). But the fact of the matter is that while this bike performs great on any surface, it really, really excels on soft surfaces.

Snow bike rentals start at $17 for a half day! Stop on by!

Ride on,

Big Time

Salsa Mukluk with Mt. Werner and the resort in the background