Ski Bike Reviews: Stalmach Colorado

Stalmach Group has been producing its ski bike product line in Saalfelden, Austria since 1992. The Stalmach Colorado is designed to be a versatile ski bike for ski bikers of all abilities. It is a traditional 'foot ski' ski bike for recreational all-mountain riding on-piste and in deep powder. Skiers, snowboarders, and those who have never managed to learn how will enjoy its quick learning curve and ease of control.

Pros:
The Stalmach Colorado is an impressive lightweight ski bike. It is a lower mid-line product between the Stalmach Cayenne and the Stalmach Grizzly. It is very lightweight yet has almost all the handling characteristics of the Stalmach Cayenne and Stalmach World Cup. The Colorado would be a great choice for those who find the Cayenne too heavy to lift.

Learning to ride the Colorado is extremely easy especially, if you know how to ride a bicycle. It is easy to turn, and provides a very stable ride. It's a great all-around ski bike for riding in powder and on groomed ski trails. This bike loves to carve but does not quite have the same nimble carving as the Cayenne or the World Cup. The Colorado will leave you grinning from ear to ear!

The Stalmach Colorado has a very robust suspension system. It incorporates an 'upside down' front suspension and a rear shock absorber with adjustable dampening control. This bike does not bounce a lot on moderately uneven terrain. It provides a much more comfortable ride than the suspension system of the Brenter C4 ski bike. Given a choice between buying a C4 and a Colorado, consider buying the Colorado.

Since the Colorado is so light, it's a breeze to get on and off the chair lift. It is possible to quickly lift it and store over your knees or store on the side of the chair, chairlift design permitting.

The Stalmach Colorado features include an adjustable ergonomic seat. No getting a sore bum with this bike! The connectors used on the bike are made of stainless steel and the bike frame is built using high quality construction. The bike can be assembled without tools and stores in a compact waterproof storage bag.

Cons:
This ski bike has a very well thought out suspension system and ski design. There have been reports that the front fork suspension system has failed on some bikes. Stalmach is now reinforcing this area with stainless steel connectors.

Suggested improvements:
This ski bike is very well designed with quality in mind. There isn't really anything to complain about. Maybe incorporate a holder for a frosty beverage. Different color choices for the M/L size might be good too. Yellow is an overused color on traditional ski bikes. Painting flames on it might break up the color scheme.

Model: Stalmach Colorado
Country of origin: Austria
Ski Bike style: Traditional foot ski bike
Age range: Adult
Rider weight capacity: 242 lbs
Sizes available: Small/Med, Med/Large
Colors available: Small/Med. Size - blue, Med/Large size- yellow
Terrain use: all-mountain, recreational

Detailed bike specifications:
Ski bike weight: 22 lbs. (10 kg)
Suspension type:
Front suspension: unique 'upside down' front suspension system
Rear suspension: adjustable stiffness spring/oil shock absorber
Frame construction: powder coated lightweight steel frame, stainless steel connectors
Seat style: ergonomic moto style
Swingarm: uni-body construction
Bike-ski options:
Stalmach 3S skis for carving - choice of orange or blue color skis (different ski shapes)
Stalmach Powder snow ski

Foot ski options:
Stalmach 3S foot ski with ski boot binding
- choice of red or blue color skis

Stalmach 3S foot ski with snowboard boot binding
- blue color skis

Options: powder bike skis, 3S bike skis, snowboard boot compatible foot skis
Accessories: transport ski bike bag, bag for bike skis, hats, jackets
Features: Adjustable fore/aft seat, adjustable stiffness rear shock absorber, extremely lightweight, easy to disassemble
Difficulty to learn: Easy to learn, similar to riding a bicycle
Recommended gear: standard ski equipment
Warranty: unknown
Cost: $1,067.00

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=SzRZmSYCdv4

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