Ski Bike Reviews: Stalmach Cayenne

The Stalmach Cayenne is a traditional "foot ski" ski bike built by the Stalmach Group in Austria. The Cayenne is designed for the all-mountain recreational ski biker. The frame is a mere 28 lbs and incorporates an upgraded suspension system over the Stalmach Colorado. It can be ridden by beginning to expert ski bikers on all terrain. Former skiers and the disabled will benefit from its low center of gravity and responsive steering.

Pros:
This is just a fantastic 'foot ski' bike! It is very nimble, lightweight, and a joy to ride. The suspension is very robust and provides a smooth stable ride on a variety of terrain. The 'upside down' front suspension, the adjustable dampening rear shock absorber, and the rubber shock absorbers on the bike are integrated to perfection. No uncomfortable bouncing on this bike!

This bike loves to carve and doesn't wash out on turns. Lay this bike over on a carve and get ready for some fun.
The Stalmach Cayenne comes equipped with the Stalmach 3S bike skis but they can be easily interchanged with the Stalmach Powder skis. The bike design allows the skis to be quickly switched without the use of tools. I suspect if you replace the stock Stalmach 3S skis with the Stalmach SX skis that it would provide an enhanced carving experience.

The Cayenne has the same seat height adjusting system as the Stalmach World Cup. This is a really nice feature. It also has the same adjustable fore/aft seat. All without the use of tools! It quickly disassembles to a compact size at the end of the day too.

The Stalmach Cayenne is easy to load and transport on the chairlift due to its lightness. I found it to be much easier to load than the heavier Stalmach World Cup. Those with limited upper body strength would find this ski bike an ideal alternative.

Cons:
It's hard to find something to dislike about the Stalmach Cayenne. I found it to be the perfect recreational "foot ski" bike. I do find the footrest to be somewhat useless. The footrest did help transport the bike on a few chairlifts. It might be nice to offer the bike in different colors. Then again, I don't think it would be too hard to find a can of Krylon™.

Suggested improvements:
Stalmach appears to have stopped production of the Cayenne. They should bring it back into production.

Model: Stalmach Cayenne
Country of origin: Austria
Ski Bike style: Traditional style foot ski bike
Age range: Adult
Rider weight capacity: Medium/Large size- 242 lbs,
Sizes available: Medium/Large size
Colors available: Medium /Large size - gold
Terrain use: all-mountain, recreational

Detailed bike specifications:
Ski bike weight: 28 lbs
Suspension type:
Front suspension: 'upside down' front suspension with rubber shock absorbing feature
Rear suspension: adjustable stiffness spring/oil shock absorber with rubber shock absorbing feature

Frame construction: powder coated steel, stainless steel connectors
Seat style: ergonomic moto style
Swingarm: multi-part construction
Bike-ski options:
Stalmach 3S skis for carving - choice of orange or blue color (different ski shapes)
Stalmach Powder snow ski
Foot ski options:
Stalmach 3S foot ski with ski boot binding ($249.00)
- choice of red or blue color skis

Stalmach 3S foot ski with snowboard boot binding ($359.00)
- blue color skis

Options: Stalmach Powder bike skis, Stalmach 3S bike skis, snowboard boot compatible foot skis, transport bag
Accessories: transport ski bike bag, bag for bike skis, hats, jackets
Features: Adjusts to rider's height, easily breaks down for transport, adjustable fore/aft seat, no tools required for assembly or adjustments
Difficulty to learn: Easy to learn, similar to riding a bicycle
Recommended gear: standard ski equipment
Warranty: unknown
Cost: $1,059.00- $1,599.00

Manufacturer contact:
Factory Direct Sales
Stalmach Group (Austria)
A-5760 Saalfelden, Leogangerstrasse 51, Austria
Phone: +43 / (0) 6582/75747, Fax: +43 / (0) 6582/70140
E-Mail: stalmach@sbg.at

USA contact:
Recreational Transportation, LLC
P.O. Box 3125, Pueblo, Colorado 81005
Phone: (Cell): 719-320-7103
E-Mail: stalmachusa@skibike.us.com
Web: www.skibike.us

Website: www.stalmach.com

YouTube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C5d1269Erw

Reviewer:
Height: 5'8" (1.74m)
Ability: Advanced skier
Expert snowboarder
Snowboard Instructor - AASI Certification 1
Resort certified to teach traditional foot-ski bikes and "peg" ski bikes
Conditions tested under: powder, packed powder, spring conditions
Terrain tested on: intermediate ski trails
Foot skis used: Stalmach 3S foot ski with snowboard boot binding
Boot type used: snowboard