Peggers

Pegger Ski-Bikes are a new incarnation of the Ski-Bike. Peggers have begun to see a rise in popularity within the last 7 or 8 years. Many times the pegger bikes either are or are based on a mountain bike or a bmx bike. The distinction of "pegger" comes from the riding position of standing on the pegs to ride instead of sitting.

There are several different brands of pegger Ski-Bikes. The Geary Storm is a full suspension Ski-Bike which can be seen at the top right of the page. LenzSport is also another manufacturer of Ski-Bikes. Lenzsport currently has three different styles of bikes that range from rear suspension only to full suspension rigs. 

How To
Riding a pegger has a much different feel than riding a skibob. Whereas skibobs are very easy to manuver by simply turning your head in the direction you want to go, a pegger requires much more deliberate action in turning. The handle bars are the main source of directional control. 

The basic turn to maximize control is done by turning the handle bars in the desired direction and leaning the bike downhill. This feels a bit awkward at first, but it becomes very comfortable after a few turns. The bike should be putting pressure on the downhill leg in order to keep the skis almost flush with the snow. Leaning the bike uphill to carve an edge will increase speed, but it can also take away from control until you are a more advanced rider.

Stopping
Stopping a pegger Ski-Bike is similar to that of a skibob. The simplest way is to make a turn and point the bike up the slope. This will bring the Ski-Bike to a stop, but it requires a bit of space and time. At slower speeds while leaning the bike downhill, the increased amount of surface area of the skis touching the snow will help to stop the bike, but in order to do this, the rear ski must be swung out much the same as stopping on skis. This is sometimes called a "Hockey Stop."

At higher speeds, stopping is really similar to stopping on skis. The skis are brought up on edge and the tail of the Ski-Bike is swung around. In some instances, your uphill foot might be put down on the snow to allow more force in pushing the tail of the bike around. A lesson on riding any type of Ski-Bike is highly recommended. Once you understand how a pegger works, it will provide the best possible experience.

Loading the Lift
The loading of a pegger Ski-Bike can depend on the brand. The Geary Storm is made with a fold-down top tube that allows the bike to be hooked on to the lift.

Once the lift comes around, you hook the bike on front of the chair between your legs. This allows you to not have to hold the weight of the bike during the ride up the mountain.

The Lenzsport bikes are made with a curved piece of aluminum at the back of the bike under the seat.

The Lenzsport bike is designed to allow the lift chair to come up to the curve in the back of the bike. Once you are clear of the ramp, the bike can be leaned back into an upright position. There is a flat spot directly behind where the spring attaches to the rear swing-arm that is made to set the bike on. The flat spot provides a point of balance for the duration of the ride up.

Unloading
Unloading the lift is pretty much the exact oposite of loading. For the Geary Storm, you just let the bike glide onto the ramp. You can either walk or jog away from the chair, or you can jump on the pedals and ride away from the chair.

Unloading the Lenzsport bike is also very easy. You simply swing the bike down into the level position. The curve under the seat still supports a majority of the weight of the bike. Let the bike glide onto the ramp and walk or jog out of the way of the chair.