Defining fat-tire road bikes photographically

[velotel]

Ultimately bikes are defined by where they take us. If we want to define a fat-tire road bike, nothing will beat simply showing where it goes. I mean that’s what they’re all about, taking us places, preferably cool places, in fact absolutely wonderful places.

So, to kick this thread off, here are a bunch of pics of where my Stoner Bike has been taking me. These are the kinds of places my bike is all about. Hopefully others will add their photos because I know there’s a slew of forum members riding their fat-tire road bikes in some glorious places. I know because I’ve seen the pics they’ve posted.

Cheers

[weisan]

velo pal, great thread, inspiring pics!

So many times I read about gravel-bikes-related threads, I see the emphasis on the equipment but not the rider. I can tell you this with complete honesty, given the same bike that you have, personally I won't or can't make it to some of the roads you are on in some of these pictures. You are quite simply a much more capable off-road rider than I will ever be.

[AngryScientist]

great pictures!

if you havent seen it, this 172 page thread contains a TON of forum pals gravel adventure pictures:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=125867

[AngryScientist]

and for some photo content, here are two of me and one of my "stoner" bikes courtesy of pro-photog BBD::

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697950533&stc=1&d=1512403100

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697950529&stc=1&d=1512403064

[weisan]

angry pal reminded me of the photos taken by BBDave pal too...at D2R2

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697866312&stc=1&d=1377560819

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697866323&stc=1&d=1377561013

The 2016 PL Gang
http://alicehui.com/bike/D2R2_2016/pals/IMG_5815%20(3).jpg

[merckx]

Mon Dieu, Hank!

[choke]

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/0407-1.jpg

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/1123a.JPG

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/1123c.JPG

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/424-3.JPG

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/60515.JPG

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/bh4.jpg

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/bh2.jpg

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/424-4.JPG

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/070115.jpg

http://hampco.ciocctoo.com/072315a.jpg

[velotel]

and for some photo content, here are two of me and one of my "stoner" bikes courtesy of pro-photog BBD::
Nice, my bike would love that terrain for sure

[velotel]

Must say at times I do miss that kind of landscape, vastly empty and brimming with silence and life at the same time. Looks like some super fun riding, but maybe not so much fun after some rain. Lot of that country can turn to slippery glue. Highly resistant to removal when dry. Thanks for those Choke, does my soul good to see landscapes like that again. Also shots that clearly state, yea, this is what my bike is totally all about.

[Tony]

Enjoying the photos! Thanks for sharing!

[velotel]

velo pal, great thread, inspiring pics!

So many times I read about gravel-bikes-related threads, I see the emphasis on the equipment but not the rider. I can tell you this with complete honesty, given the same bike that you have, personally I won't or can't make it to some of the roads you are on in some of these pictures. You are quite simply a much more capable off-road rider than I will ever be.
Oh I seriously doubt that, I mean it's not like I'm some exceptional rider, just an old guy who likes to have fun on a bike. Believe me, you could ride everything I do. You'd take one look at these roads and trails and whether you wanted to or not, you'd be like I gotta do that, right friggin now, that is entirely too amazing to pass up. It's just that simple. Besides, when you hit something too hard, you walk; that's what I do. No big deal. But thanks for the compliment anyway. Cheers

[HenryA]

I would happily ride all the above with my hardtail MTB. At the same time I can see a fat tire road bike being a great choice - especially if there was much pavement thrown in to the day. But an old school MTB set up with 2.0 small knob tires is pretty nice for that riding, just shaded a bit more toward the dirt.

[Birddog]

Near Angel Fire NM

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[Birddog]

Near Santa Fe NM Taken while riding my Soma Double Cross

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[Mzilliox]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4494/37934096466_b84c7a1dd9_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZN7agY)20171028_125039 (1) (https://flic.kr/p/ZN7agY) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr
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[Mzilliox]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/33458389596_eba52fcbe7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SYAZy9)over the rainbow2 (https://flic.kr/p/SYAZy9) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr

[Luwabra]

Matt the backdrop behind the curt is ridiculous. It looks so perfect it could be fake. Great pics in this thread!

[Jaybee]

Birddog, I can't see your pictures, which is a shame since Northern NM is one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

Similarly, choke, where in the great American West are you riding that beautiful Hampsten? Kinda reminds me of the Chihuahuan desert where I grew up.

[Totalinsanity]

I love the path less followed:banana:

[onsight512]

two recents from the Verdugos:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/39014928791_e1bf9948c4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22rBH54)

same trail, twenty yards on

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4725/39014928341_631a2b18c6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/22rBGWi)

[choke]

Similarly, choke, where in the great American West are you riding that beautiful Hampsten? Kinda reminds me of the Chihuahuan desert where I grew up.Most of those are from central Wyoming, with a couple from the Bighorn Mtns and a couple from northern CA.

[Birddog]

Birddog, I can't see your pictures, which is a shame since Northern NM is one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

Similarly, choke, where in the great American West are you riding that beautiful Hampsten? Kinda reminds me of the Chihuahuan desert where I grew up.

Hmmmm, I can see 'em, anybody else?