what is the 'best' bike for this thing?
I'm bikeless right now, sold my KTM 380MXC last summer and I won't ever own an offbrand bike again (Husqvarna/Husaberg etc) I had a Husky and it was a nitemare for parts etc.
so how bad is it when you hit a stump or rock?
can you ride in low snow conditions?
does twigs/branches and brush tangle in the track?
or do you suggest not ride in marginal snow?
where is your Turbo projects!!>??
My 2 current favorite bikes are the KTM 505 (heard the 530 is sweet too) and the 700 Husaberg. (big bore) Buy whichever bike you like the best on dirt. The handling and motor characteristics are very similiar on snow.
Stump/rocks- certain parts are designed to fail under severe impact conditions; to save more expensive parts. Our front end is very tough, and the rear rails are just like a sleds. If you hit a rock hard enough, the rail will fold, and save the swingarm.
We use twigs/brush/and branches for traction in the December riding- I don't like to ride before it's deep enough, because I CAN'T stay on the trail. I always get too excited.
The Turbo is getting closer!