# SKI + BIKE = KTRAK By POPEYE | Published 2007-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-bike-ktrak References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-ktrak-half-ski-half-bike) Don't worry about [riding on the snow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-giant-yukon-e) this winter. The Ktrak allows you to transform your [mountain bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-electric-motor) into a bike that you can ride on the snow. According to techeblog, " Ktrak is a device that transforms your two-wheeled dream into a [rear-track machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobile-lineups) with a single ski up front for steering. The track and the ski are made of reinforced polyurethane and the idler and main wheels are made of reinforced nylon. The track's 2″ width provides plenty of surface area for gripping the snow and after installation, the kit will only add 5 to 7 pounds to your bike" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Winter Sports Accessories:** The Ktrak device is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the winter sports accessories market, providing a unique solution for riding bikes on snow. - **Outdoor Recreation Gear:** The Ktrak device presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor recreation gear industry, offering a new accessory that expands the capabilities of existing bikes for snow riding. - **Adaptive Sports Equipment:** The Ktrak device represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the adaptive sports equipment sector, catering to individuals with disabilities or limited mobility who want to experience snow biking. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports and Leisure:** The Ktrak device offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the sports and leisure industry, providing an innovative accessory for winter biking enthusiasts. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** The Ktrak device opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity in the bicycle manufacturing industry, allowing manufacturers to tap into the market for snow biking accessories. - **Tourism and Travel:** The Ktrak device presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tourism and travel industry, attracting winter sports enthusiasts looking for unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Three-Wheeled Tank Track Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oruga-unitrack.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Premium Snow Bike Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-snowmx.md) - [Winter-Ready Convertible Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-bike.md) - [Carbon Fiber Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-yeti-snowmx-lineup.md) - [Featherweight Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-bikes.md)