I've done some research, haven't found any bad about either one, anybody here ridden both and wouldn't mind sharing an opinion?
2moto or Timbersled?
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So a no go on the 2moto?
Unless you're really tight on money or you just plan on riding only groomed trails, there's not really any comparison. Timbersled is the obvious winner in pretty much every type of snow condition, but especially shines in deeper, softer snow.
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Dband212
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In my opinion they both have their strong points, but at the end of the day I'd take the Timbersled over the 2moto. The 2moto is a lot of fun when you have a good base with a foot or so of fresh on top. In those conditions (generally late season) the 2moto goes everywhere a Timbersled will and seems to feel more nimble like a bike would. Having said that you take a deep powder day and the Timbersled will run circles around you all day long while your digging out.
The 2moto seems to benefit from a more agressive riding style as well. They are also a lot easier on the pocket book to get into the sport. So in a short answer, the Timbersled is a better all around kit, there is a reason they are so popular. thats my thoughts on the topic. Hope it helps!
The 2moto seems to benefit from a more agressive riding style as well. They are also a lot easier on the pocket book to get into the sport. So in a short answer, the Timbersled is a better all around kit, there is a reason they are so popular. thats my thoughts on the topic. Hope it helps!
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DieselTwitch
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2moto is a total waste of time and money! My buddy had a 2moto and he jumped shipped and went back to sleds they sucked so bad!
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Pedec
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How about if you live on the flats and will never go to mountains and just use it for ditch banging. The deepest snow we get is one to two feet in the trees. The snow get hards fast from the wind fast and the most snow is riding in the drifts along the trees. I do believe there is a place for these other kits just not in the mountains and make it cheaper to try out.
As long as you put a TS ski with a tripple carbide on the front it will be just fine for trail stuff , they also have the upgrade to help in deeper snow a bit.
Just make sure to get it cheap enough so you can sell it again .
Just make sure to get it cheap enough so you can sell it again .
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DieselTwitch
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If you live with that little snow... You should move! And buy a ts! Lol
Ok, timbersled it is! Thanks guys.
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UPsnowbiker
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The 2moto is great if your not in 3+ feet of powder all the time.
You did not list this one as an option but I say get the Yeti, It will waste the TimberSled kit and it vastly lighter (~40#'s), better engineering and a lot less hassle to maintain. The TimberSled still uses keyed shafts that are problematic at best with the loads placed on them. The Yeti uses splined shafts and other modern conveniences so your maintenance time isn't spent fixing things that the manufacture should have addressed before it went into production.
Cost wise they are very close, you will wish you had waited for the Yeti if you rush into a TimberSled. FWIW
Cost wise they are very close, you will wish you had waited for the Yeti if you rush into a TimberSled. FWIW
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UPsnowbiker
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Yep.... The Yeti looks sweeeet.
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Pedec
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You guys are all taking about $7000 dollar kits what wrong with buying a 2 moto for 1500-2000 to give snow biking a try first. As long as your not going to try to go in 3 feet pounder. Went out today with my explorer kit on ktm 250sx a 2-moto on a another guys ktm 380 and a ufo on ktm a 350sx and we all had a ball but we were just pounding 6 foot tall drifts that were soft snow along a tree lines on flat ground. The ufo broke it shock figures since it was the most expense used kit. Not everyone live close to the moutains or want to go to them or want to spend $7000 on kit and then need a good bike to drive it. I have broke my exploer but think I have most of the bugs worked out now and total cost was less than $1500 and a $7000 grand timbersled would not have been any more fun for what we were doing today. Timbersled are better no doubt but why if you do not need it or not sure how much you want to spend on a new hobby. Just my oppion.
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UPsnowbiker
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I'm loving my 2Moto in the U.P. of Michigan.
I've ridden Timbersleds as well and they are clearly better in snow that warrants a mountain sled. I actually want one in addition to my 2Moto for the real deep stuff. Until that point though the 2Moto is a lot more fun. If you're not in the mountains don't write off the 2Moto, it is very nimble and feels like a dirtbike.
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I've ridden Timbersleds as well and they are clearly better in snow that warrants a mountain sled. I actually want one in addition to my 2Moto for the real deep stuff. Until that point though the 2Moto is a lot more fun. If you're not in the mountains don't write off the 2Moto, it is very nimble and feels like a dirtbike.
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Hi there folks! I've owned them all too. I know this post is a year old but for anyone still wondering, check out my video here. It's the Timbersled VS 2moto vid on youtube, detailed comments are in the description of the video.
In a nutshell, IF YOU DON'T HAVE $4K+ to spend, the 2moto IS a good way to get started as long as you're not starting in deep snow (deep = 2'+ powder). If you plan on playing in a lot of powder, I would keep saving until you have the money for a TS because if you go get stuck all day in powder, you're gonna hate it. Don't put a bad taste in your mouth right off the bat. But if you live where the snow is not so deep and soft, the 2moto is a good starter to get a taste. It's also good for the long haul if you rarely plan on playing in deep snow.
For me, I ride the deep stuff 90% of the time. Hence the TS SX, and I love it! Only a few spring rides are heavier dense snow which is more suited to the 2moto (which is a riot by the way, check this super steep climb on a 2moto).
It all depends on snow conditions you will ride MOST of the time.
In a nutshell, IF YOU DON'T HAVE $4K+ to spend, the 2moto IS a good way to get started as long as you're not starting in deep snow (deep = 2'+ powder). If you plan on playing in a lot of powder, I would keep saving until you have the money for a TS because if you go get stuck all day in powder, you're gonna hate it. Don't put a bad taste in your mouth right off the bat. But if you live where the snow is not so deep and soft, the 2moto is a good starter to get a taste. It's also good for the long haul if you rarely plan on playing in deep snow.
For me, I ride the deep stuff 90% of the time. Hence the TS SX, and I love it! Only a few spring rides are heavier dense snow which is more suited to the 2moto (which is a riot by the way, check this super steep climb on a 2moto).
It all depends on snow conditions you will ride MOST of the time.
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UPsnowbiker
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Jethro Question
Jethro,
I think I watched all 963 of your videos when deciding what kit to get. It looks like you know how to have fun, some good skills too. So I figure your the best guy to ask some questions since you're a fan of both kits like I am.
I chose the 2moto figuring it would be the most fun throughout the entire season, first snow to last. I love the 2moto, I forget it doesn't have wheels sometimes because it's so bike-like. Even after spending time on and always riding with Timbersleds, I don't regret the purchase.
I'm in the U.P. of Michigan which has some legitimate deep snow and big hills(mini-mountains). I completely hooked on snowbiking and want to keep the 2Moto for the nimbleness in regular snow and get a Timbersled for certain rides when it is definetly needed and hopefully some trips out west.
I've ridden the ST plenty but have not been on an SX. From your review and others it seems the SX will still do plenty of deep snow and be more nimble than the ST or LT. So my question, when riding in 2Moto ideal snow conditions, is the 2Moto still much more bike feeling than even the SX? If so, I'll be looking to add the SX. It would be cheaper to find a used ST though so I want to choose wisely.
On a separate topic, I really think 2Moto should market themselves in the Midwest, as opposed to the zero marketing they do now. I think they are missing an opportunity to continue to sell the product in an area where it may be the most fun kit. I understand why the Timbersled is the clear choice for mountain guys but I've already seen a few people around MI be disapointed with the Timbersled because they don't have the ideal snow to ride them in. I guess I care because I don't want to see them go away and leave me with a kit I can't get new parts for, and I really like the product.
As far as the Yeti goes, I'm pretending it does'nt exist!
Jethro,
I think I watched all 963 of your videos when deciding what kit to get. It looks like you know how to have fun, some good skills too. So I figure your the best guy to ask some questions since you're a fan of both kits like I am.
I chose the 2moto figuring it would be the most fun throughout the entire season, first snow to last. I love the 2moto, I forget it doesn't have wheels sometimes because it's so bike-like. Even after spending time on and always riding with Timbersleds, I don't regret the purchase.
I'm in the U.P. of Michigan which has some legitimate deep snow and big hills(mini-mountains). I completely hooked on snowbiking and want to keep the 2Moto for the nimbleness in regular snow and get a Timbersled for certain rides when it is definetly needed and hopefully some trips out west.
I've ridden the ST plenty but have not been on an SX. From your review and others it seems the SX will still do plenty of deep snow and be more nimble than the ST or LT. So my question, when riding in 2Moto ideal snow conditions, is the 2Moto still much more bike feeling than even the SX? If so, I'll be looking to add the SX. It would be cheaper to find a used ST though so I want to choose wisely.
On a separate topic, I really think 2Moto should market themselves in the Midwest, as opposed to the zero marketing they do now. I think they are missing an opportunity to continue to sell the product in an area where it may be the most fun kit. I understand why the Timbersled is the clear choice for mountain guys but I've already seen a few people around MI be disapointed with the Timbersled because they don't have the ideal snow to ride them in. I guess I care because I don't want to see them go away and leave me with a kit I can't get new parts for, and I really like the product.
As far as the Yeti goes, I'm pretending it does'nt exist!
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