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Old 30-10-13, 22:08
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Originally Posted by uberthumper View Post
I've ridden the Ten in the snow plenty of times. Fresh powder it's great, but where cars have compacted it to ice it's a bit alarming - especially mine jacked up to 'rally height'

I therefore suggest a CG125 with a trials rear tyre on both wheels. Low and lightweight is the way to go.
I did a good few snowy trips on my old xtr and it's ok but very slow and heavy. I'd go for an old small 125 maybe even the xtr 125 with knobblies. a lot lighter to control and also if you do fall it's a smaller bike to lift
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