Michigan State University Bike Polo

Today’s throwback: The Deep V MTB.

This rim was brought back to life in 2009 for those looking for some thing that was “a little stronger, a little beefier, and a little wider” in the then emerging bike polo market.

Thus where it received its new name, ‘Chukker’, which comes from the term for best of 3 polo matches.

Since it’s re-release, cyclists beyond bike polo players have turned to the Chukker as a go-to rim for touring, tandem, or clydesdale applications.

Few are as tough as the Chukker.

Close Back Door on Flat Pedals Tutorial

MSU and Lansing Bike Polo put this little video tutorial together to show players who are on flat pedals how to close their back door when sitting in goal.  Clipped in players have it easy and can just hop. This move is a great trick for the flat pedal players, watch and learn!