How to Get Into Snowbiking: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Thinking about your first snowbike? Learn how to choose a dirt bike and conversion kit, confirm fitment, budget for the complete build, and prepare with the right upgrades, riding gear and backcountry equipment.
Top Beginner Snowbike Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
Avoid 10 common beginner snowbike mistakes, from frozen intakes and cold-running engines to poor setup and skipped maintenance. Get practical advice from Moto365 on preparing your bike, planning for the backcountry, and knowing your equipment before your next ride.
Best Dirt Bike for a Snowbike Conversion: 300 vs. 450 vs. 500
Choosing the right dirt bike matters as much as choosing the kit. Here’s Darren’s practical comparison of 450 motocross bikes, 300 two-strokes, 500s, and the platforms that make the strongest snowbike conversions.
TRKSTR vs Transfer: Which MTN.TOP Kit Is Right for You?
TRKSTR or Transfer? Darren compares handling, climbing, trail breaking and wheelies to help you choose the MTN.TOP snowbike kit that fits your riding style.
2026 CMX Dominator Review: A Full Season on the Snow
A full season on the 2026 CMX Dominator: Darren shares what stood out in its carving, climbing, suspension, wheelies and reliability—and how his riding adapted.
What I Carry Snowbiking: My Backcountry Gear Checklist
See what Darren packs for a day of snowbiking, from extra fuel and trailside tools to spare layers, communication equipment and avalanche rescue gear.
Snowbike Gear Guide: What I Actually Wear on the Mountain
Darren walks through the helmet, goggles, outerwear, boots, gloves and layers he wears snowbiking, with practical tips for staying comfortable on the mountain.
TRKSTR Review
After a full day on the 2027 MTN.TOP TRKSTR, Darren shares his first impressions of its steering, climbing and wheelie control—and what still needs more testing.