I've been riding my fat bikes since 2013 and full time since 2017 and I can tell you this video is spot on! All the info contained here is still accurate in 2019. Fyi, I started out riding them in the snowy north but have since transitioned to the rocky, sandy deserts outside Phoenix, AZ. The extra flotation and traction have saved my hide too many times to count. Blew by a skinny guy on a $10,000 full suspension S-Works the other day not because I was in better shape but because he couldn't equal my traction in the corners. These bikes have made me a better rider for sure but setup is crucial. I am not man enough to spin 4.8 in tires for everyday cross country riding. Tubeless 120 tpi 4.0 is perfect and feel like they have equal float on soft sand to 4.8's but try not to go above 1400 grams. 70 or 80 mm rims are my favorite sizes but depends on what tire you are running. 10 psi works great for rocky, sandy trails where 12 psi is better for smooth and 20 for pavement. Sorry for the lengthy post! Hope you make an updated fat bike video some day.
I've been fat biking since 2013, first on a surly Pugsley and now on a 2015 Salsa Mukluk 2 with Bluto. This video is spot on! Thank you for getting the info out there properly! I started riding mine in the snow and then converted to tubless which had such a dramatic positive effect I switched from my 2013 Stache 8 29er to the Salsa full time. Recently relocated from Idaho down to Phoenix, AZ and I can say the fat bike is even better for desert riding that it was for the snow. Anyway, there are a lot of positive comments on here and all well deserved.
The best/truest answer I've looking for..some seller's didn't care by saying "You just need to buy 10g bike,end of story." just to loose some weight...Thank you very much..
I got a Salsa fatbike a few years ago and love riding that thing here in the Arizona desert. Works so well in the loose dirt, sand and sharp rocks. I'm going to probably get me a Specialized 27.5+ full suspension bike next and sell my Trek 29er hard tail race bike.
I just purchased a 2019 SE Fat Ripper BMX. I absolutely love it! I can't enough of it! My daughter said it looked like I was floating across the sandy portions of our ride.
I just sold my Specialized Sirrus Hybrid in favor of a fat tire bike as my daily commuter. So far I don't regret my decision in doing so, I am really hoping to ride year round now due to this upgrade. My route to/from work is a rail trail with several "off road" spurs that I"ve been checking out- these bikes definitely have 100% more fun factor over my hybrid bike.
Not too bad. I actually just sold the fat bike, having purchased one from Bike's Direct, it was difficult to get the perfect fit that I had with my Hybrid bike. It ended up being a bit too big for me. SO, I am saving my money and hopefully going to be getting a Surly Long Haul Trucker.
StormLaker1975 I live in Chile and I bought a fat tire for mountain biking and commuting, simply because the roads here are in very ill repair so it just crawls right over garbage and broken road. Best decision I have made.
I actually ended up selling mine- it was too much bike for me. I should have gotten one fitted at the bike shop, but I bought one online instead...huge mistake, haha.
I have a 2019 Kona big honzo dL with a + and I love it. Not interested in going back to the other hard tails for trail rides. I am having a hard time with buying a full fat. I want the tire I am just having trouble with sus fork or rigid. I had not heard the salt argument. In MN they lay it on thick but for year round usability I still lean sus fork. Thanks for the info.
Good feed back Steven, I have some fun stuff for the holiday season we are releasing and after that we will see if we can give you the info you are looking for. The winter boot review we did gives you some insight into what we feel should be on your feet. We will put something together for the full package.
Hi, I have a question, I have a normal 650b bike, and its 1.95 wide tire. I see tire manufactures also selling 2.1 width tires, can I buy those and use them? Or do i need new wheels? And how wide of a tire can i fit, please leme know thaks
The 2.1 width should fit on your wheels without a problem. I would try instilling them on the bike before using them however. Make sure they fit in your frame. Your local bike shop can help you with this.
Hello Hugh! 2020 trek farley 5 size S is good size for my wife that is 170cm tall. please reply asap at your earliest convinence. I need to decide quick so i can buy it from private seller online.
I am looking to purchase two fat bikes for my wife and to ride trails, no crazy 30mph downhill riding. I am leaning towards the "Framed Wolftrax 1.0", but I don't know if a fat bike will be to heavy for her, plus I have no idea what suspension travel we will need?
HI good night. I am talking from Santa Cruz -Bolivia. I found a fat bike in a store here. WelI I have a question. These fat bikes have a tire surface Almost smooth but i am not sure if it can Last a lot on the asphalt!? And some places in my city are dirty with some sand or a lot but it is a hard floor of sand. Not as the beaches or deserts. If i buy one , i will need to buy new kind of tires !? I think !?
I am not sure Carlos. Most of our riding is in the snow and on dirt trails. If it were me I would try them out. if they do not work then yes buy new ones. It probably will work fine for what you are describing. Thank you for the question and continue to watch. we have some new fun stuff coming up soon.
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Excellet vid. And although these haven't caught on so much in the UK, I just bought one, so I'm sure they'll become more popular. Well, I'm off out to ride my Coyote Skid Row in a short while. Byeeee.
Thanks for the extremely informative video! I have a question. Last year I purchased a Scott Big Jon, and upgraded the fork to a 120mm Bluto. I only just realized there is a weight limit on the bike at 128kg, and with all my gear I'm closer to 148... Indont really care about warranty, but with safety in mid, do you think the frame will be ok? I know how to ride, and can absorb shocks quite well.. using my legs as suspension so as it to rely on the frame too much... but I worry...
I'm new to this type of bike and I am very interested purchasing one. This type of bike looks like the jeep of the bikes.I'm looking for a fat bike that can handle urban areas, trails, beaches and even the snow. Basically i want a bike that can take a beating. What is a good brand without breaking the bank? Are all brands of fat bikes the same height? I'm close to 6'3 how would I know what to look for ?
Thank you very much for the video i really really want one of the fat bike but the shop said it is hard to ride in the city n not so convenient as the traditional one
Hello, I am thinking of buying a fat bike but i just want to ride on road most of the time. So, should i buy a fat bike or go for a MTB with thinner tires.
A fat bike will be slower on the road. Fat bikes and MTB are both designed for off road riding. That being said, I know a lot of people who ride fat bikes exclusively. My best advice would be to ride a fat bike and a MTB with the 2 inch tires side by side and you choose what you feel will work best for you. Thanks for watching and let us know what you decide.
I bought a bike with 3” tyres from my local bike shop. They referred to it as a fat bike. So now I’m confused after watching your video. Are my 3” tyres a plus or fat?
I'm not familiar with where you're from what where are you from cuz you'll need mention to town I'm not sure about the state and I didn't even understand what you said for the town so just curious thanks appreciate it
Yep! I have two fatties so far and love 'em to bits! People love to see them and will often want to talk about them. Heh, pointing at myself, I sometimes start the conversation with, " Fat guy, fat bike! What could be better?! 😁 " The first one I bought was all steel and weighs 42 lbs, but my favourite, now, is my all ally Calibre Dune, and only weighs 29lbs. It's just so much fun to ride! Oh, I weigh 240lbs at the moment, but I plan not to! 😉
You can fill them to the max pressure on the side of the tire. Avoid going over max pressure advertised by manufacturer. Max pressure should help you on your daily commute.
I recommend a low profile knobby for the rear such a V-8 from Vee Rubber. They are getting hard to find but work great and will last you over a year. They also work well in tubless configuration. I found 17 psi in my 4.0 was more than adequate for street use.
big D I think the bikes would seaport that weight without any problem although that is not what fat bikes are made for. Fat bikes are for snow and sand.
On my Mongoose Malus it's a 1x7 speed and 30 tooth x 14-28. It's not low enough geared so I'm adding a 14-34 cassette in rear. This is my first Fattie and an entry level bike. I know these more $$$ Fatties have 2x10 etc gears. I may get there but trying cheaper $300 bike to make sure I enjoy - then upgrade later on... Cheers - David in Texas
The best one is the one thats right for you. Fat bikes are a type of MTB. Fat bikes give you the ability to ride in conditions that you have a difficult time riding a smaller tire MTB on like snow or sand. Fat bikes also give you added traction on normal conditions. The disadvantage to the Fat bike is that it can be slower then traditional MTB tire sizing. Give a Fat bike a try and decide what works best for you.
I think they are both similar bikes and neither one has a shining advantage over the other. I like how the Mongoose Dolomite looks better, however i haven't ridden either bike.
They can be especially if you travel through lots of different terrain and conditions. They are bikes that can go anywhere. You may get to your destination a little slower then on a traditional commuter but this can go places a traditional commuter bike can not.
Thank you and yes! Reid and Framed fat bikes are nice and easy to find at that price point. Here is a small look at the Reid. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_e5J37PvOgI.html
forget it.... probably 94 people out of 99 would never get the "physics" of a wider tire ... floating up higher on sand,snow,etc ... 84 of them would NOT understand if you explained it.
@@LordKlektar Nahh old bean. But then I've only had the first one for 4 months and the second for two. But, ironically, I often hear peeps in bike shops say, "Oh our mechanic has one" or they know someone else who does. I think the reason |I love 'em is because I used to ride trail and trials m/cycles a lot back in the day. I had MTBs too, but petrol power was fave.
You can visit Wheelandsprocket.com or stop in to one of our stores. If you live out of our area stop into your local bike store and ask them about fat bikes. I am sure they will help you out. If they do not help you then find a shop that will.
Here are some places to get some of these bikes closer to your home. surlybikes.com/dealers/#India www.google.com/search?q=trek+bike+dealers+india&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1 I hope this helps.
Dose fat mean fat price also ? W hat is a fat bike price? All I see is more for more$$$ whiz I could see this as bigger health benefit than bigger cash out of my wallet? I'm just saying ?? Poor me..??
FAT FOREVER!! X-COUNTRY BIKING STATE FOREST AND GAMELAND ROADS AND TRAILS IN THE MNTNS OF PENNSYLVANIA ARE THE BEST CARDIO WORKOUT, 12mo/yr, WITH STUDDED DILLINGERS MAKING WINTER A CONSTANT ENTERTAINMENT AND HAS ME WISHING FOR SNOW WHILE OTHERS CRINGE, STAY INSIDE, GET FATTER/STUPIDER AND VOTE FOR TRUMP!??!
man you want to make better videos just shoot the parts then use the footage to stich it together the camera views is just cringy especially when u look confused as to what to look at, you don't need to make it difficult on urself.
