is it true what I hear about fat bikes?

[veggieburger]

Some of the folks I ride with have MTBs and fat bikes. Most prefer the fat over the standard, one guy even sold his MTb. Any of you have similar experiences? Love your fat bike so much that the other off road bike collects dust?

[peanutgallery]

Hipster fad around here. Already gone

PIA to ride in normal terrain, heavy wheels

[veggieburger]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

Hipster fad around here. Already gone

PIA to ride in normal terrain, heavy wheels

Makes sense.

[dancinkozmo]

l have a pugsley...its great but i find myself pining for something faster in the spring/summer/fall. that being said, if you are in southern ontario theres some great winter fatbiking in halton agreement forest, palgrave forest and dufferin county forest main tract .
so much more fun than sitting on the trainer all winter.

albion hills conservation area has fatbike rentals if you want to give it a go.

[Matthew]

Bit of a thread drift but anyone ever go 29er and then back to a 26er for some reason? I probably know the answer already but was curious if some folks found a 29er to be more hype than substance. Thx

[JAGI410]

I'm on my 4th fatbike in the past 9 years. I still reach for it just as much as my carbon full suspension bike. My steel fatbike is nearly a full pound LIGHTER than my carbon bike. Lap times on my local singletrack are nearly equal. The fun factor isn't even close, the fatty wins every time.

If you haven't ridden a proper "trail" fatbike with tubeless tires, then your opinions about fatbikes are likely outdated and worth revisiting. The extra effort part applies to half of a pedal revolution and that's about it. Once it's up to speed it's hard to tell the difference.

The Surly Wednesday is still my favorite fatbike, with the Otso Voyek being #2.

[fmradio516]

Been thinking of getting a fat bike JUST so i dont need to do shock maintenance...

[KonaSS]

Originally Posted by Matthew

Bit of a thread drift but anyone ever go 29er and then back to a 26er for some reason? I probably know the answer already but was curious if some folks found a 29er to be more hype than substance. Thx

You can't be serious. Just go try to find someone selling a decent 26" bike these days.

[Tandem Rider]

I started looking at Fat Bikes just so I can go enjoy the groomed trails for them.

[Hilltopperny]

I think they are quite fun. I have used mine on the local trails and it was a blast. It rides a lot like a trail bike with a lot more traction IMHO and it beats riding a trainer all winter.


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[p nut]

Fat bike wheels and tires are getting very very light. I’d not say they’re a major hinderance on regular trails. But you definitely do feel the heft.

Whether they’re a disadvantage depends on the trails you ride. Sandy, loose, tractionless terrain, fat bikes are great. Smooth single track, not as much.
Varying terrain? Maybe Plus tires.

Great thing about fat bikes—You can fit all three tire sizes.

[joosttx]

I see more bikes made from wood and bamboo than I see fat bikes.

[AngryScientist]

i rent one from a local shop once a year to ride on the beach in the snow.

that's a fun winter workout

[merckx]

Ride a fat bike for a month and you will be blown away by how good it is. Then get on your regular MTB and you will realize how much better it is.

[BryanE]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

Hipster fad around here. Already gone

PIA to ride in normal terrain, heavy wheels

Nope. Not here.
Very popular.
Do you have snow where you live?