The Kostka MUSHING RACER MAX (G6) is a footbike that has been designed for fast riding on ungroomed tracks, no matter whether you are riding with or without a dog (which, of course, is also possible). The foundation is the large wheels with excellent terrain capabilities – a 27.5 inch wheel in front and a 24 inch wheel at the back – plus the frame with a geometry that has been specially designed for fast riding on any type of track. The sixth generation frame, which has been welded with a high degree of precision and weld quality by robots, has been reinforced to enable it to deal with even the roughest conditions and, unlike the road models, it has a raised platform that allows overcoming any obstacles in the terrain more easily. Moreover, it can also boast the new CNC-milled aluminum heel guard. The height (and angle) of the platform can also be regulated within an interval of ±30 mm using specially designed spacers in the headset.
We have also consulted experienced mushers when choosing a rigid fork – there is no loss of energy, as occurs with a sprung fork. The semi-integrated headset not only provides precise steering but also contributes to the overall rigidity of the footbike. It is also possible to replace the standard steel front fork with, for example, a carbon fork with a tapered neck thanks to another, optionally supplied crown race.
Designed for every surface
The dual chamber RDX rims and the cross-pattern spokes with Sapim stainless steel wires guarantee the required degree of wheel rigidity, while the 100 mm wide hubs with high-quality Japanese industrial bearings made by Kostka mean that the Mushing Racer’s wheels turn with almost no resistance. Whereas road and trekking footbikes can easily make do with V-brakes on the rims, the terrain model requires disc brakes. The Kostka MUSHING RACER MAX (G6) is equipped with hydraulic Shimano 395 brakes with 180mm discs on both wheels – you can rely on them in all situations.
We have also carefully selected the tyres for our special terrain/musher model. The fast Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres have a low rolling resistance thanks to their compact longitudinally oriented pattern in the middle of the tread that grips on hard surfaces and the distinctive side block tread patterns that provide grip in heavy terrain. In short, they are universal tyres for the widest variety of surfaces that you may come across on your travels.
The Kostka MUSHING RACER MAX (G6) is equipped with 740 mm wide oversize MTB handlebars (31.8 mm) on a short stem with a wide turning angle to ensure excellent handling in the heaviest terrain, but also on technical tracks. The adapter for the dog’s lead has been integrated into the front section of the head tube. A flexible lead comes as part of the standard equipment.
Colour: Antic Silver
The stand is not included in standard equipment.
- Height 1050 mm
- Length 1900 mm
- Weight 11.00 kg
- Loading capacity of frame 150 kg
- Front wheel size 27.5″
- Rear wheel size 24″
- Clearance height of footboard 89 mm
- Footboard length 450 mm
- Footboard height 115 mm
- Wheelbase 1240 mm
- Handlebar width 740 mm
- Brakes Shimano 395
- Hubs KOSTKA HK 1024 DS
- Tyres Schwalbe Smart Sam
- Rims Double wall – RDX
- Stem Force Basic 70 mm – 31.8 mm
- Handlebars Force MTB 740 mm – 31.8 mm
- Front fork Rigid 27.5″ – 100 mm
- Bearings (Hubs) NTN Japan (Industrial)
- Headset A-Head
- Handlebar Grips Rubber – locking
- Spokes Stainless steel
- Tubes Auto
- Caps Plastic reflex
