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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...

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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?...

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

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

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Honda CT70 - 60" long - 140lbs
 

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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.
 
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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!!
 
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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 ;-)

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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.

 
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