Fat Biking: 101 

That was the best fat bike FYI fundamental video I've seen. You covered all the topics for winter riding! Great video.

Excellent video BE! I took my first fat bike ride in 7" of fresh snow yesterday. It was extremely hard and not much fun - no grooming, no tracks to follow. Ride #2 was today and it was far better. I just watched your video and couldn't agree more with y'all. I wish I had watched the video before my first ride - you nailed it! Thanks for the video!!

Nailed it Zach! So much to cover and you hit all the key points and kept it simple. I'll be sharing this - thanks!

I purchased a hybrid giant a few years ago but summer weather made it a horrible experience. I hate being hot! So I decided today to begin fatbiking... ran down and tested many bikes and came away with a Yukon 2. Love it! So yeah, it'll be my main bike in most seasons but 'hot' summer. Your video is PERFECT for me. I have 7 hours of pseudo literacy and you saved me a lot of time learning the hard way. Subscribed and looking forward to the rest of your vids

Good info. Always figured it was better to winter ride when the snow/ground was frozen ... not warmer ... like spring skiing. Nice tips.

This video was recommended following my first fat biking ride. I had a ton of fun, but found it very challenging and fell a whole lot! I'd do it again, but was comforted by your opening message that the first few rides are a bit tough. Thanks for this video.

Great Video. I just moved to the western slope in Colorado. I am a Fat Bike rider and your winter tips are great. I ride on either a 27'.5 plus bike with 3.0 tires or my full fat bike with 4.8 tires year round.

I have a fat ebike and use it in winter. So much fun !

Yes, you are right, it does take a few times out there to understand conditions and the way your body handles cold temperatures. I actually run studded tires on my mountain bike which is fine when the trail is packed solid or icy. But having the fat bike definitely would be ideal in soft snow.

Great video! I have a fat bike but still always like checking out videos. You touched on it right at the end, but to anyone thinking about getting a fat bike they can be a blast year round! The extra weight of the bikes may not be for everyone when a much lighter, conventional bike is obviously a more appropriate tool for the job, but if you like monster trucking over and through anything in your path fat bikes are always great. For the sake of helping people who might not know what to expect, like myself before getting my own, I'm not overly fit but I have done 1000m of elevation gain in one ride, finished an American century, and occasionally fly past a road bike on the flat. All very fun and rewarding with big tires!

Great video, useful content. Thx

Great video. Im considering getting into this and this was super helpful.

Covered all the major points in a concise manner with none of the fluff in other videos. I, myself, use heated gloves and socks to combat the cold here in Alberta, it makes cold hands and feet a thing of the past.

Ty! This video was very informative and will be of great assistance. I live in Western Montana and it would be great to ride in the winter.

All great info, lots I have discovered via my own trial and error, but this vid covers a lot of important info for the newbie.

This is the best fat bike fundamental video I've seen! Thank you!

Great video! Great advise. The only thing I would add is boot gaiters. When riding flats in your winter hiking boots, they make a world of difference on creek crossings or days with deep snow.

Right on the money....I’m on a Farley 7 and love it especially with full studded tires

love the jazzy soundtrack! So easy to listen to.

Thanks! Gonna hit Canmore ALberta 1st time tomorrow! keep on riding!!!!

I use those toe warmer packets for those really cold rides, they don’t really heat up your feet but it definitely keeps them from freezing. Also use neoprene socks.

Thanks for giving some practical information. It is nice to have specific details, like temperature ranges and snow fall amounts.

Lots of good info! I purchased my first fat bike this year and there is no snow in sight haha

Great video- I’m curious to know if you ride a fat bike in the summer at all?

Fat tire ebikes is where it’s at . Good vid. New follower. Just bought two Jeep 26x4.8 fat tire ebikes for Wyoming snow and St George Sand .

Very nice vid my friend. Keep your good job.

Thanks! Great advice. Subbed and commented so I did my part! Brought home my Farley 9.6 today!

Great run down!

That Why Big Iron is beautiful. Such a fun bike.

Good honest info - thanks! But what I really want to know is: Are the non-TR Maxxis Minions (that often come stock on fat bikes) any good for winter riding. I've heard everything from they're good to they're no good. It's something I'd like a clear no-nonsense answer to.

Nice Video! Very informative.

Great video! I live in Wisconsin and just bought the 2021 Rocky Mountain Blizzard 20 and have no idea what I'm getting myself into. Lol!

Great vid!

Interesting, thanks! I learned a thing or two and that's what its all about :-)

It’s amazing

Great video. Nice bike!

Hey, cool video. Can you mount 27.5" tyre on 26" rim? Any ideas where can buy really big tyres in EU? Thanks!

Came back again to check out those hoops!! How are the Enve's working out for you?

Do you think 4.6 inch wide tires would be good for all year round mountain biking

Solid video! What type of base layer do you recommend? Wool? I find I get really sweaty, then the chills, back and forth.

This was VERY helpful! Thank you so much!!!!!!!! :)

What I am waiting for is heated handgrips, I also snowmobile and they are invaluable for that. A battery source would be needed, but no problem for a fat e-bike.

Great video!

Great video! Got a fatbike yesterday and I’m gonna take it out for the first time tomorrow!

We bought 4. Awesome bike. How about video on tune ups. Handle bar raise.

Yukon XL at my local bike shop. My eyes went.. 😍. 1630 price tag. I've never been on a fat tire bike. It handled awesome.

Good vid. Well done!

I bought myself a fat bike a month ago and hopped on it without learning anything about fat bike riding beforehand. I should have watched this video before. I would have enjoyed my rides a lot more. For one thing the manufacturer recommended tire pressure of 20-30 lbs. I wanted soft so I pumped them to 20 lbs. Now I know what I was doing wrong.

Next question... what model pant is that from Pearl Izumi? Thanks again!

Thanks for the tips, just got my Fat bike and went for my first snow ride yesterday , it was probably the most frustrating ride I ever had, could not get any real forward motion and my clipless pedals just packed up with snow, guess that’s what happens when you have no clue, but I will keep trying

Great video! I have gone fat biking once and ride my regular bike in the winter lots. It's something I want to get into. Any videos on beginner fat bikes?

I got one today and first ride I had a blast I was doing cat walks and jumped it a couple feet off the ground

Great fatbiking info, I will recommend this video to all newbie fatbikers! Video would be better with lower volume on the background music, or just no music. Good choice of music, but it competes with your speaking.

realy nice video 👍

What do you think about compromising tire size a bit in order to have narrower Q factor? I’m looking at the the Otso Voytek with a 183 mm Q factor that can run up to a 26x4.6” tire. Think I’ll regret not having a larger tire in Montana snow on mostly groomed trails?

Step 1: Motorize it with a 1000watt hub motor kit!

Hey Zach, I really want to buy a Fatbike so I can go riding with my boy. That being said, I intend on using it year round maybe 1-2 times a week. Being from a suburb in New England, there are some small hilly forest trails, but def aren't any sand dunes nice prepped dirt tracks around. We haven't even been getting decent snowfall for the past 6+ years it seems. So about 50% of the terrain would certainly be pavement. After watching some 101 videos, I need to ask if a FatTire bike is still a viable option for my biking needs.? Also I'm 6'1, 230 lbs w athletic background, so which bike would you recommend for my stature?

I got injured just before winter so I neglected to buy a fat bike. Almost healed up now and wishing I had bought one because I can’t ride right now, waiting for this Wisconsin winter to start to give way. 🙁

I’m 350 lbs and from New Jersey. i really want to get back healthy and thinking about biking. any recommendations you have on a bike that can support my weight?

So, I'm looking at getting a "Fat Bike" souly because they look bad ass... but I am seeing ALOT of snow ride videos, I live in Canada so that shouldn't be an issue lol but I am looking to go Trail Riding on my Fat Bike in the Summer months. Is this going to be an issue? I LOVE trails, I don't do Expert Trails or Balck Diamond style trails. More so Logging roads and maybe the odd Inner Woods trail, still pretty mild trails though. With Global Warming being what it is Canada doesn't have the best Winters anymore so is a Fat Bike good for summer riding also? The amount of snow videos has me kind of second guessing my choice as far as a Fat Bike goes... any input from anyone would be appreciated. Great content though dude, appreciate the tips and advice 🤟

If I’m mainly on flat surface tire pressure is good?

Are there any brands of fat bikes you could recommend there is really no information i can find on a dependable brand of fat bikes

It’s a bike for newbs !!!!! It practically balances wicked fun too ride tho

I know this is probably a stupid question but what do you think about a fat bike being an everyday bike all year?

Thanks guy's this is exactly the info i need. I think ill stop by and look at the fatt'ys in your shop.

I've always found these "pogies" (or bar mitts or w/e) that the Americans seem to use really funny. Here in Finland I haven't seen anybody using them. I normally wear just light padded leather gloves or other light winter gloves that you can pick for less than 10$ and I've never gotten cold hands in temperatures above -20°C (-4°F). Like, I can understand a person getting cold in the fingers or feet if you have to just stand outside for hours on end in -20°C (-4°F), but with all the blood flow from physical excercise it's just not normal unless you're wearing paper.

What brand of carbon wheels were those?

What gloves do you recommend

Great tips broseph!

thanks for the info! It's hard to find a studded 27.5 x 4.5 tire right now. I think the cake eater and bontrager are the only ones in that size...sold out online. Just getting my fat bike together for this season in Park City. Thoughts on mud guards on fat bikes?

It’s literally the Long board of bikes

Hey thats good info. I am also looking for fat bike. I am curious to know the model of your bike which shows in video. Can you share the details of this bike?

In the clothing tips I'd recommend a Balaclava. For me, if my head, neck, ears, and mouth are warm it helps me be a lot more comfortable. Particularly my neck and face; if those aren't warm, my chest gets really tight and I have a hard time breathing. Excellent video Zach! I can share this with plenty of people. Great tips.

@04:12 Layer, Layer pants on fayer. ^^ Good tips.

your tyres are tubeless ?

Yes, I have wanted to try Fat biking, though they aren't all that commonly seen here in the Unites States of Kingdom ans most shops don't stock anything Fat. But now I own two of the Fat beasties!!! 👍👍 And I love 'em to bits!!!! ❤️❤️ The first one was a Coyote Skid Row cheapie ans is a bit heavy at 48lbs, but the second is a Calibre Dune and is 9.5 kilos lighter. Both have 4.0 x 26 inch tires that, I calculated, hold 9.0. litres of air each. Hehe, don't you just love mixing yer measuring data to confuse peeps?

great video..I'm gonna start fat biking this winter..northern ontario canada..

wish the temp was also in Celsius.

Just play friend. Less theories and more fun in the biking

CAnt do 4"!?!? I seen regular tires do 4 "

Fat tire biking winter in Juneau Alaska. Bad idea then.

What is the world? I Run mine at 30psi. It would be completely flat at 5psi. What am I missing?

Has anyone done a fat in the front and a normal in the back or vice versa?

this'll fall on deaf ears, but... if you're sharing a trail with "regular" bike riders, please be considerate with your fat bikes....the ruts you leave are deep, they re-frieze and harden, and they'll yank the front wheel right out of your hands if you hit one wrong. The straighter you ride, the better for the rest of us. I've been winter riding for a decade, and the trend to fat bikes has really deteriorated trail conditions for everyone else.

I like those with 30hp. Engines...🥊

Four star video.

What are you talking about. If there IS under0 c there IS no broblem.trtaction IS ok gears work fine.. 0 f IS about limit

What kinda of fat bike that is?

0:16 - "You're gonna go out, and within the first 5 rides, 2 or 3 of them are going to be the worst rides you've ever had." Wow, really selling it there! Seriously, though. Great video!

Seat post to high , very hard on your wrist and shoulders that frame is to small is to high should not be above handle bars that frame is to small for you

Sluggish and heavy peddling. Great for flats but hills will kill

I question the validity of every single thing this guys said... As he's standing out in the cold just talking about fat biking. I mean, if he's just going to talk, a nice warm living room makes soooo much more sense... (Footage of actually riding in the cold, that would have made sense...)

What the heck is on his handle bars

Lol my dad just bought me a fat bike

Sorry but I have to disagree. I was hooked since the first second getting on a fat bike.

I like how he pretends sand doesn't exist.

This is the worst fat bike, fundamental video I’ve ever seen! You didn’t make mention of anything other than just riding in the snow. A Fat Bike is a regular bicycle it can be ridden everywhere. If you’re going to create a video that says fat, biking 101, it needs to cover all aspects of what a fat bike is and what it can do. You didn’t cover anything except for snow, you didn’t even mention other aspects of versatility. You should also respect the fact that the fat bike is a mountain bike and let people know that it has a much more versatility that just snow!

Not gonna lie, here's my rating on this review: 3/10