If you have it, ride it. Who gives a shit. People are way too picky snobby nowadays. I have never ridden a bike that I didnt have fun on. Fat bikes look like they'd be a blast, especially in the snow.
These bikes are sooo awesome, they soo good to ride at night, becouse you don't see anything, but you don't need to see when you got this bike. If you hit a bear or a tree, you don't feel anything. Fat bike - Tank on 2 wheels
I'm a downhiller, trail rider, XC-racer, roadie and now fatbike rider. I've gotta say that I love riding my Spez Fatboy Pro. Such a fun bike and it can really hold its own in the downhills. Setting the bike up with light tires and tubeless is paramount and quickens the respons a lot! It's my favorite bike in the quiver of five high-end bikes and the one I ride the most. Try it..
Andreas can I ask a question? How much suspension is there on a fully-rigid fatbike? Can it handle rough trail as well as normal hardtail mtb, do those tires make up for a lack of front (or even rear) suspension?
They are becoming very popular here in the Midwest. They're good trail bikes and loads of fun on snow. Also, on flowing flat or downhill ground, they can really fly.
I finally bought a fat bike almost a year ago; and it's really opened up a different "type" of biking for me, other than the regular single track riding (which is what I still like doing a lot). But, my fat bike has encouraged me to try riding in locations I would have never given any real thought to before: such as beaches, rocky/gravelly shorelines of area lakes, and snow, of course. It's inspiring me to do some bike packing, as well. With single track, it's those big tires that give such incredible grip that I find the most impressive thing with fat bikes. Their not road bikes, nor a (typical) mountain bike---fat bikes are something in-between them. I love mine a lot. I'm glad to see this review!
I did an XC ride on a rail-to-trail ride. It was extremely muddy and wet everywhere. My 29er could handle most of the mud and puddles, but the back end would slide around when I put the power down. The guy riding with me was on a Surly fat bike and he handled everything without any problems. On the flats and downhills I was faster, but in the mud and puddles, he blew past me.
Dogs seem to fear/respect fatbikes. I encounter a lot of off-leash dogs on my fatbike ride. They can see and hear these big tires coming at them and get out of the way. I even have some that cower behind their owner.
yea same, i was riding my local downhill trail when i saw a guy walking his dog. when (edit) I rode past the dog litterally run away into the bushes lol
Once you get FAT, you never go back. Well, that's true for a couple of our ski test team members anyway. The ability to cross small rivers laden with round stones and rolling over all that rocky scree we have here in the Western U.S. is a major plus. The FAT bikes seem to haul ass downhill and we think it's because they roll "over" everything instead of rolling "through" it, especially rocks, tree roots and the occasional Elk scat. Are they fun in the winter? Not as much fun as riding a chairlift and Alpine skiing down. Great vid guys. Love your Channel!
I bought my Motobecane fat bike through bikesdirect almost a year ago and absolutely love it!!! I live on a dirt road, just seconds from miles of dirt and sand. A fat bike was the perfect choice. My best advice is to look carefully at the weight. You pay extra for a lighter bike but it's really worth it. Mine is a 27 speed and the shipping weight was just over 20 lbs! These are stats that add up to great fun. I may be putting in a little extra effort but that low, low gear will take me up just about anything and I'm not getting jarred to pieces by hard, skinny tires. Glide over some soft sand one time and you will be convinced to go FAT.!
The F in fatbike stands for FUN. Tested a fully rigid fat bike recently and just really had so much fun on it.......made my trail bike with 2.5" tyres feel like a xc whip when I got back on it though :P
Just had a go last weekend. It was massive fun!!! It just keeps on trucking, yeah you lose some speed compared to a 29'er but you're riding witch massive smile on your face :-)
+violian5 when I ride my electric fat bike especially if I stop somewhere people react like they're seeing a Lamborghini. Absolutely the best for ripped uneven pavement , bumpy half gravel alleys, going 40kph just pushing the throttle is so fun it almost makes me giggle.
john johnson haha. Nope, I don't care what people are riding - just something I'm noticing. Now and then, I ride my Raleigh M80 mtn bike with 2.5" tires in town because I don't like the feeling of leaving my $1600 road bike locked outside on the bike rack if I'm biking to try out new restaurants. I'm certain they're riding it just to ride around because the nearest trail where I live is 40 miles away.
They are a great addition to the quiver! What you do with them depends on where you live. I'm in Idaho U.S., been riding Fat for 3 years - I ride mine in the shoulder seasons when the snow is coming or going, and of course in winter. In no way will it replace my 27.5 trail bike for summer singletrack. BUT here's the thing: since I bought the fatbike my roadbike sits on the trainer. I'd rather ride forest roads or "flatish" gravel roads or trails for an easy recovery day than a road bike. They are the perfect compliment for a mountain bike, not a replacement.
Fat bikes ARE FUN! Thanks for the great vids that further convinced me that I love my TREK Farley 5. I've been riding for over 30 years from before suspension up to a 700x42C carbon hybrid. The FAT bike feels fun like in the "good old days". Of course my motto has always been that whatever bike you own that you are having fun on is the best bike for you!
Hey guys, iam riding a Fat Bike since March 2015 and i never had so much fun riding a Mountainbike. I use it for my every Day Round across the Fields and in the Forest. If there ist much Mud around, fun will be massively increased. You can drive every where on every ground. Sure on Roads the bike isn't so fast , you have to pedal harder than on a normal bike... but Offroad you are the King....and pedaling onroad ist just like training :P..... In that Video the Guy is right, you have to pedal a little bit more to get it fast like a normal bike... but if you are fast one time, you stay so f***ing fast nobody can catch up... Near my Flat is a Gravel mine.... you can imagine how much fun it is to ride there. Everyone who starts thinking about.... buy one and try it out ;) you will be suprised ....
My concern is that they look so heavy. Is it really not the case? I find it hard to imagine, I know fatbikes can be say 12kg. Do you think a 17kg fatbike is too heavy?
Rode the new Trek 29er+. Not exactly a fatbike, but the closest thing to a hybrid. Like you said, took everything I had to get it up to speed, but once there it just rolled over everything (and everyone)
Gotta say: One of the funniest videos you've done. As for the merits of fat bikes: I've never had one so I can't speak for myself, but I know a buddy who's brought his Surly Moonlander to a Cycle Asia 40km mass-participation ride event on asphalt and his time was pretty competitive. Said buddy also has folding bikes and a road bike. I guess you could say a fat bike could also be some sort of training tool. If you have the legs to power a fat bike and keep a decent average speed, then that'll help you once you get on a road bike or MTB.
My local bike shop has a specialized Fatboy fatbike demo unit so I tried on our local trails and they are fun to ride. I was looking into them because the trails here in WI are only open to fatbikes in the winter. I'll definitely be buying one as soon as I have the money for it
What is it about the fatbike that makes it ok for use on the winter trails and rules out the normal mtbs? Is it because in winter the trails are muddy and the increased flotation of a fatbike doesn't dig into and ruin the trails?
With a mid-range trail bike and a mid-range fatbike in my arsenal, I can say that I enjoy riding my fatbike much more than my trail bike. No it's not as fast, and the lack of suspension makes it a little rougher, but I feel unstoppable. It's also the go-to for night rides because you don't have to worry about hitting anything and losing traction.
Old school rider here... mostly 26" and often home built singlespeed hardtails. But...After the big snow last winter I got one. And to my surprise found it worked great on regular trails! If I had my druthers I'd swap the 4" tires for 3.4" or so, but other than that, it rocks. And the funny thing is, it made fully rigid bikes viable again for offroading for me. ....with those big tires you don't need suspension. Plus, you can actually bunny hop one with platform pedals; they aren't light, but they are decently balanced.
love mine especially since adding the 45 North Dillinger 5's living in the US/Midwest it gives me 3 or 4 extra months of riding and I find myself riding it just as much as my 29'r HT and FS bikes!
Sold my Full Squish 29er and only own Fat Bikes now. Love them. Darn things are tanks in the rocks. Grip like crazy on steep climbs. Roll over anything. I love em.
I've been wanting to ride one of these since they come out but I've always been weary that in I'd be exhausted once I got to the top before I got to go down. Back in the 90's I came across a set of 3.0 wide 26" tires that I absolutely fell in love with and completely changed riding for me and then that bike got stolen and I could never find another set of these tires. I think the new 650b+ and 29er + might just be the best of both worlds.
Got mine end of last Summer, spent $1500 on it, which made it a top of the middle line from KHS. Rode a lot of gravel tracks in the Fall, did some off-roading through sand pits and wet muddy fields, none of which I could have done on my regular man bike. Rode a lot in the snow this past winter, one the trails were groomed for snowmobiles, and it was awesome. This winter we'll be taking it off the snowmobile trails and onto walking trails in the forest and see how that goes. We average -30 for 3 months, so gotta get out riding and this is the fix.
I bought a fully rigid fatbike last year and have ridden it on almost every singletrack trail that I have ridden my mt bike on. In some technical rocky sections the fatbike is actually easier to ride than my full suspension mt bike. Weird. But fun as hell. Biggest downfall with a fatbike; you don't want to have to carry it. So if there's even a possiblity of doing a hike-a-bike, then I go with the skinner (relatively) lighter mt bike
Definitely on my wish list for Christmas. I commute to work in a region where getting up to a foot or more of snow in one storm is not uncommon. My 700c wheels get bogged down in anything over 3-4 inches, maybe 6 depending on the type of snow. I rode a fatbike a friend of mine has one day last winter, I am sold. You are right, little bit more effort to get going, but once you get the tires rolling it's game on!!! Those tires will roll over anything- logs, rocks, railroad ties, concrete curbs are hardly a problem rolling up over with those 4" tires. Now if they could just lower the price tag....in the meantime, the discount shops (ie Walmart) are selling a knock off for $250....you may have to change out some parts...and it's definitely not a Surly or a Salsa.....but for those of us who live on a beer budget, haha!
I'm 0ld (65+)and a big bloke; love it!! I only do about 12 miles a day (back working up to it after Covid.......I slacked off). Mostly use Council bikeways with a bit of forest thrown in. Ideal for me. I still have my Giant and Trek though.
I have a Borealis Crestone Fatbike and I love it. it is so effortless to get my 26x4.4 tires moving on paved road which is what I purchased mine for. And it is very easy to pace oneself while riding because it is so efficient. I bought mine To lose weight, get in shape and reduce my high blood pressure. I was biased as well before riding one and after riding one for 10 seconds knew that I liked it better than a mountain bike.
I have been riding my surly pugsley for the past 3 years and haven't looked back! I maybe ride my 29er once every 20 rides and my 26er hardly sees any trail time. Defiantly looking forward to some fs fat bikes in 29+ and 27.5+ Keep The fat bike vids coming!!!
HiserBros Cause you dont know what you missed, if you had spend the same time on real action bike you wouldn't say that, but have fun if it's suit for you. You got it right
realannoyingapple00 I have a Specialized Fatboy, I average the same as I did on my Hybrid (that I sold promptly) Recently bought a 9:zero:7 Tusken (belt driven, rohloff rear transmission fatbike) Averaged 29km/h to and from work, 30km round trip. My girlfriend has a Norco Bigfoot, she cranks the heck out of her 4" tires, she has no problems getting it up to speed, I'm sure you can. They really aren't hard to get going, with the wheel cutouts, tires that are getting lighter and lighter, more and more tech going into making them light. My Fatboy is sub 30lbs. I hope that gives you a bit of speed to go by.
A lot of people dislike them, but most of those people have never ridden one... Been riding everything with 2 wheels for 30 years, this is so far the most versatile and fun ride I've found.
I rode a Spezialiced Fatboy a couple of weeks ago. Felt like a tank rolling down the trails. Loads of fun. I would love to try one out on sand or even snow. Great videos, keep up the good work.
Hi! I absolutely love your show. It's spot on. But can you do something on hardcore hardtails? A top ten or something like this would be great. Thanks!
I have watched endless GMBN the past 2 months, forever trying to decide what bike to get with a limited budget. Awesome clips, awesome content. Way too much to take it all in. Im obviously going to opt for the most versatile bike - trail/enduro. Love the comment: "fat bikes are fun, I will ride one as long as no one is looking". Keep up the good work!!!
I picked up a Charge Maxi 2 late last season and I love it. I like to think that with my hardtail I go through the trails and over the trails with my fatty. It definitely feels a lot more stable and once you're moving it's a blast!
I own two(used to have a third one) and they are a blast to ride. After winter, I ride them too now(spring) anywhere and people look at me with a smile!! Try it, they are addictive!!!!
Congratulations for 1m subscribers with my favorite video of 'em all! It was the main reason I got into semi-fats 2y ago, buying a Stumpy 6fattie, and not regretting it a moment since - it made me so much faster and confident rider!
I really dig my Surly Pugsley. Bought it for the Wisconsin winters but am really appreciating what it can do on trails. I'm still learning its nuances but I wouldn't want to be without it!
I first rode a fattie a year ago and loved it, it’s a lot of fun and I can trust it to grip any surface and get me round any trail I’m brave enough for.
I have had mine for a year now and even though I have other lighter bikes for road and trail this fat tire beast has been my go to for those short 10 mile hops. (More Smiles to the Mile)
+Leo Tovar Yes I do. Just know that in the begining you will probably feel the size and weight but that soon goes away. Experiment with the tire pressure. GOOOD comuter
i love riding the fat bike. specially on level trails and gravel roads. it's just so much fun (plus it's so photogenic). and when i get back on my regular 26er (an old specialized HR/XC) mtb, i feel freer and liberated-like switching from boots to slippers. haha.. i initially got the fat as a secondary bike but it is getting more ride time with me now.
I just rode a Trek 27.5 X 3.5 with carbon rims, I was impressed. I figure I will wait until more companies get on board with this and the offering a bit more vast. Without a doubt I'll buy one. They roll like an agile tank with lower maintenance than a FS bike. I like the concept of more riding time at a lower cost.
Ever since I rode my friends On One Fatty, I've wanted one, can do nothing but smile each time i think about my time riding it. I've just ordered my own Scott Big Ed Fat Bike and i'm so excited with whats to follow !
I'm considering one, mostly because the snow stays on our roads for three to four months out of the year and there are tons of groomed trails to ride in the area. Yes I've gotten by with 2.5" studded tires in the past but studded fat bike tires would just be that much nicer.
I have a Voodoo Wazoo Fat bike 4 inch tyres and 26 inch rims and they are more than amazing to ride on roads, dirt tracks, snow, sand and all the other types of places. I have had it since my birthday last November and I have lost count of how many people have said "wow they are big tyres" or "can i have a go" or just "that bike is unbelievable". When I do give people a go of my Fat bike they say it is amazing to ride and it is so smooth and comfy. I get a lot of stares when i go out riding lol, properly off the loud tyre noise lol.
I have to say that i love this channel and the stuff that you learn from watching these videos. This is the video that got me liking this channel. James
I would like to try it for a commute. Smooth surface tires would be faster on asphalt than knobby ones. Maybe I'll purchase it if dirt and cratered roads are alternatives to major roads.
I am NOT a mountain biker- but I have a fat tire cruiser bike that I love. I am a big guy- I find that the the fat tire bike supports my weight better than a skinnier tire and that the fat tire is very comfortable on my back - I guess the volume of air in the tires act a bit like suspension in absorbing bumps and not transferring them so harshly into my lower back. A bit more work to pedal in some situations. I think its a good choice for people that are heavier or have back problems that are causing them to bike less, or consider giving up biking altogether as i did for years.
Since i have a fat bike (2 years), i can't go back on my enduro bike. I did enduro race on my fat bike this year and i went as fast or even faster than my friend on a regular bike... And i can ride all along the year especially on snow, and it's awesome trust me.
I see plenty of guys using fat bikes in normal dirt trails, but they do seem more sweaty since you do need more pedal effort since the contact patch is huge.
They roll great. I thought you'd mention the way the tires actually pull into the turns (turning right, the wheel will pull right). That took some getting used to. Lotsa fun but not as great as a regular XC bike.
I love my Fyxation Blackhawk fat bike. I'm riding it year round. And with the carbon frame and tubeless tire setup I've gotten the weight down so it is easy to get going on it. Yes - they are fun!
I've got 2 of these bikes, a Indi mulefa fat-bike with 4" road tyres and a coyote fatman with 4" knobblys, saw them at first and thought "this is going to be a total waste of money" but they really aren't, the Indi is stupid fun on roads and really comfortable at speed above 20+ MPH where any other bike doesn't, road noise is reduced a hell of a lot and if you want to take a shortcut on the way home via dirt track it's perfectly fine. The coyote is on the other end of the scale, it's very heavy, heavy to pedal and feels very uncontrollable above 20+MPH, if you have ever tried to ride a bike at normal speed with a flat tire the Coyote feels the exact same, but on the other hand on a mountain bike or BMX track it feels perfect to ride and like GMBN said it feels as though it's got endless grip. Personally My own opinion I more use the Indi because I ride on a road more and the Fatman Feels Sluggish And Heavy but when I do go off road unless it's really bad i will stick to the Mulefa.
I picked up a Specialized Fatboy SL a couple of weeks ago and I love it. My Salsa hardtail 29'er has been parked since buying the Fatboy. Everything you say in the video I've found to be true. My climbs are limited by my strength as traction is seldom the issue.
Keith Tremblay Hey Keith, Thanks for your comment, Glad you are enjoying your fat bike. I think they would be fun if a few of your mates had them on group rides? I need to spend a little more time on one. cheers Marc
Love my Fatty on the right kind of trail, the right kind of terrain. Bought it as an alternative to x-country skiing in winter, but enjoy riding it all year round. Pluses and minuses for sure, they seem to cancel one another out. A different riding experience, one that I enjoy.
Love my Kona Wo fatbike with it's big ole 26x4.8" wheels and just as tall as the 27.5 on my Trek Fuel EX 9.8 and with the 26x4.8" tires being as tall and wide as they are, the Kona seems to float over obstacles that slowed or stopped me on some short technical climbs in the past. Plus, it's an attention getter. Especially with an old guy like me riding it. Then there's riding it in sandy areas with traditional mt bikers. At 210 lbs, I used hate sand on my mt bike. With the fatbike, I now laugh at sand and there's been times that I've pasted smaller mt bikers who bogged down in the sand. FUN times!!
It's not going to replace my "main" mountain bike but I bought an inexpensive fat bike (a Framed Minnesota 2.0) and put a rack on the back for running errands and cruising around on. It's been great. It also does great on the single track in the Colorado front range.
I've just built up a Trek full carbon everything fattie with XX1/X0 components. Has come in at 10.5kgs, this bike is a turbo powered steamroller. . Heaps of fun.
I got a deal on 2017 Felt DD70 ($800)... I have to say, I LOVE IT! I even ride it on the road. Amazingly comfortable and safer in many ways. rent one first if you can, you will see what I am talking about.
hi there guys i'm from Bogota Colombia and i just bought a fat bike....they're really fun and fast...thanks to you i got feedback and did a great purchase....thanks a lot and kkep up the good work...
Great videos. I"m old enough to retire and just bought a fat bike last year. So where have they been all my life? I now own 2 -one for dirt and one set up for snow. I seldom ride a "normal "MTB anymore. Love fat.
All of what you said really means very little without telling us the air pressure in your tires. What difference in handling with low pressure like the tires are supposed to have? Etc....
I love my fatbike... in the winter, where all the trails are buried under meters of snow and packed down by snowshoers and the roads are narrow slicks of ice. Then, it makes sense... but to choose to ride it in the spring/fall/summer would be like choosing to ride my road bike on the trails or my FS mountain bike in a road race - it's not the right tool for the job.
I am really contemplating right now, just because they are so expensive and my dad has been just really cranky lately and telling me I'll never use it and just negativity. Now I really know what I am saving for. (13 year old)
Yeah would not take the advice of a someone riding it for a short trail. or from someone so slight either. I have one and love it. It's light, fast and great fun, a nice change from road and mtb. Each bike gives you a different position to ride in and gives you a rest from your previous ride. He should do a review after having ridden it for several days and done a few hundred miles on it. Not off just one day jumping round a trail.
Hah! Great intro, "is it all about big beards, tight shirts and craft beer" Well said! Also thanks for the video, I'm in the market for a new bike and I saw a fat bike and I have to say it was awesome looking.
Only recently found channel. I have started ridding my Fat bike more and more on trails as its so much fun and when i switch back to my regular trail bike I'm so much faster and confident. Uphills are leg killers though. Curious what pedals are on these bikes being tested?
I have had mine since April 2015, i love it... I have only put on 90 miles tho. I am in PA hard trail riding lots of hills and Technical stuff! Love my Fatboy!
One more idea - this year I had some 29+ wheels built for my Salsa Beargrease fat bike and for forest roads and gravel they are ridiculously fast and fun. Snow, 26/4.5, summer 29+/3. I don't touch technical singletrack with the fat bike. No reason.
I love my 2017 Radrhino but here in the UK these laws in the last few years have turned me into a criminal whenever I ride it. We cannot have a motor more powerful than 250W even though my bike cannot go above 15mph. We have to insure them and have to wear a "motorcycle helmet" as they are classed as mopeds! Most do not register their bikes but a few folk have fallen foul of these laws and have been fined and points on their driving licence. I am pissed off worrying about it so I have pre-ordered a 2019 Haibike fatsix 9.0 and I can't wait until Feb/March to be street legal as Fattie riding is just so good
Tried a fatbike. The super wide q-factor of the pedals/cranks gave me pains switching between bikes with more 'normal' width q-factor, no matter how I adjusted my fat bike position. There's just not enough adjustability in clipless cleats to narrow the q-factor enough. Would love to try the new + size trail bikes,though.
thechosendude Yes it does take a little getting used to your feet being outside your hips...its much worse if you switch from/to a road bike. But give it a few rides and your body adapts.
Mike Williams Unfortunately 95% of my riding is on the road. Whenever I get to go MTB'ing, I usually am out riding for at least a few hours (longer hours didn't help the pains either). The fat bike was just something I wanted to try, thought it'd be fun. It definitely was.
I like wider pedal more comfortable because i'm big guy 6' 6" so my feet are more natural position when riding Fatbike than riding with regular MTB feet are more squeezed together.
I think there's a great opportunity for fat bikes or plus bikes with new riders. I would love to see how someone who's not as accomplished on a mountain bike feels on these. If they add more grip or dumb down the ride a little bit, the larger tires might be a great option for riders just starting out on the trails or former roadies.
I love them!! Sooo much fun to ride!! I ride almost everything with it.. Road, downhill, freefride, dirt jump, hell its even fun doing some bmx type street stuff! Bunny hop onto stuff ! It kills it!
Great video as always. I would also like your ideas on "enduridgids" or hardtail enduro bikes (whatever you want to call them). Seems like an interesting idea to me but i'd love to hear some of your thoughts on them.
Love riding my friends framed minnesota 3.0 things sick! I honestly didnt feel like it was that slow to accelerate either, and was insanely light. He just put a bluto on it so ill have to steal it from him the next time we hit the trails together(he's not as dedicated as me though, so it may be awhile lol)
i bought a minnesota 2.0 and have had it for about a year now and love it! I honestly bought it just to pedal around a bit during the long winters waiting for the snow to melt but i sold one of my mountain bikes..had another being traded in towards a better one and left myself with just the fat girl in the fall with no snow ;( but guess what she handle's as good as regular trail bike no problem...we bonded.
For me it felt like the tires gave me a dangerous ammount of confidence I did some stuff i wouldn't get away with on my 650b and it was fun but I'd much rather a 26/27.5 with regular tires, the drawbacks for me personally are too much, perhaps in 5 years fat bikes will offer what I want but until then i'll keep experimenting.
I tested one on Specialized test days in extremly wet conditions. It sure was a fun experience smashing into giant puddles and splashing everyone with mud but I would not consider buying one as main bike.. The wheels/tires are just too heavy, not nimble at all.
Just got a fat bike. It's fitted with tubeless Jumbo Jim (26x4,8), carbon fork, xt-group and weighs just under 14 kilos. Got it for the norwegian winter, but can't stop riding it. It's like riding a Star Wars "Speeder".
Been toying with the idea for a while now. There's ALOT of sand around my local area and a Fat bike would open up more riding possibilities in areas I've stayed away from on a 2" tyre.
+Global Mountain Bike Network I didn't like it on soft beach sand but is excellent on loose sand in trails if it's reasonably firm. I've only been riding it for a few months. I've only a cheapy Nitro but it's a lot of fun to ride; absolutely needs first gear for uphill; only have a SEVEN GEARED version; no hi/low. I'm no biker but this has won me over big time. My son now uses my Avanti.
Went on a ride last night. The guy leading the pack was on a fat bike with a HUGE beard and flannel shirt..... the legend is real.
was he slowed than usual or keeping up
+Jay Em (Simeo) I think I passed him at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Qld. He had a T-shirt though.
And he was leading the pack because his wide stance made if difficult to overtake him on the average width single track.
Jay Em that's awesome 😂
I resemble that beard and shirt... I approve of this stereotype 😎
If you have it, ride it. Who gives a shit. People are way too picky snobby nowadays. I have never ridden a bike that I didnt have fun on. Fat bikes look like they'd be a blast, especially in the snow.
These bikes are sooo awesome, they soo good to ride at night, becouse you don't see anything, but you don't need to see when you got this bike. If you hit a bear or a tree, you don't feel anything. Fat bike - Tank on 2 wheels
I'm a downhiller, trail rider, XC-racer, roadie and now fatbike rider.
I've gotta say that I love riding my Spez Fatboy Pro. Such a fun bike and it can really hold its own in the downhills. Setting the bike up with light tires and tubeless is paramount and quickens the respons a lot! It's my favorite bike in the quiver of five high-end bikes and the one I ride the most.
Try it..
AndreasHappyfarm heck yes! Fatty all the way!
Andreas can I ask a question? How much suspension is there on a fully-rigid fatbike? Can it handle rough trail as well as normal hardtail mtb, do those tires make up for a lack of front (or even rear) suspension?
They are becoming very popular here in the Midwest. They're good trail bikes and loads of fun on snow. Also, on flowing flat or downhill ground, they can really fly.
I finally bought a fat bike almost a year ago; and it's really opened up a different "type" of biking for me, other than the regular single track riding (which is what I still like doing a lot). But, my fat bike has encouraged me to try riding in locations I would have never given any real thought to before: such as beaches, rocky/gravelly shorelines of area lakes, and snow, of course. It's inspiring me to do some bike packing, as well. With single track, it's those big tires that give such incredible grip that I find the most impressive thing with fat bikes. Their not road bikes, nor a (typical) mountain bike---fat bikes are something in-between them. I love mine a lot. I'm glad to see this review!
Ed Catt Cool Ed, Thanks for sharing your experience, its certainly becoming a more and more popular concept. Keep enjoying the Fat bike, cheers Marc
Ed Catt More accurately, typical mountain bikes are between road bikes and fat bikes.
I did an XC ride on a rail-to-trail ride. It was extremely muddy and wet everywhere. My 29er could handle most of the mud and puddles, but the back end would slide around when I put the power down. The guy riding with me was on a Surly fat bike and he handled everything without any problems. On the flats and downhills I was faster, but in the mud and puddles, he blew past me.
Dogs seem to fear/respect fatbikes. I encounter a lot of off-leash dogs on my fatbike ride. They can see and hear these big tires coming at them and get out of the way. I even have some that cower behind their owner.
Mike Williams i think dogs fear normal bikes too
MATA FAKA not really, I have a 29 XC bike and more than once I've found dogs chasing me 😂😅
yea same, i was riding my local downhill trail when i saw a guy walking his dog. when (edit) I rode past the dog litterally run away into the bushes lol
Once you get FAT, you never go back. Well, that's true for a couple of our ski test team members anyway. The ability to cross small rivers laden with round stones and rolling over all that rocky scree we have here in the Western U.S. is a major plus. The FAT bikes seem to haul ass downhill and we think it's because they roll "over" everything instead of rolling "through" it, especially rocks, tree roots and the occasional Elk scat. Are they fun in the winter? Not as much fun as riding a chairlift and Alpine skiing down. Great vid guys. Love your Channel!
I bought my Motobecane fat bike through bikesdirect almost a year ago and absolutely love it!!! I live on a dirt road, just seconds from miles of dirt and sand. A fat bike was the perfect choice. My best advice is to look carefully at the weight. You pay extra for a lighter bike but it's really worth it. Mine is a 27 speed and the shipping weight was just over 20 lbs! These are stats that add up to great fun. I may be putting in a little extra effort but that low, low gear will take me up just about anything and I'm not getting jarred to pieces by hard, skinny tires. Glide over some soft sand one time and you will be convinced to go FAT.!
The F in fatbike stands for FUN.
Tested a fully rigid fat bike recently and just really had so much fun on it.......made my trail bike with 2.5" tyres feel like a xc whip when I got back on it though :P
Just had a go last weekend. It was massive fun!!! It just keeps on trucking, yeah you lose some speed compared to a 29'er but you're riding witch massive smile on your face :-)
100% right...
I'm seeing more and more people just riding these on the streets and sidewalk now.
+violian5 Gotta get from home to the trail somehow =D
+sadcide i know what youre talking about.... but everyone who see's a fatbike needs to smile ;) i like it....
+violian5 when I ride my electric fat bike especially if I stop somewhere people react like they're seeing a Lamborghini. Absolutely the best for ripped uneven pavement , bumpy half gravel alleys, going 40kph just pushing the throttle is so fun it almost makes me giggle.
+Christopher Moltisanti what bike is it and how much was it
john johnson haha. Nope, I don't care what people are riding - just something I'm noticing. Now and then, I ride my Raleigh M80 mtn bike with 2.5" tires in town because I don't like the feeling of leaving my $1600 road bike locked outside on the bike rack if I'm biking to try out new restaurants. I'm certain they're riding it just to ride around because the nearest trail where I live is 40 miles away.
They are a great addition to the quiver! What you do with them depends on where you live. I'm in Idaho U.S., been riding Fat for 3 years - I ride mine in the shoulder seasons when the snow is coming or going, and of course in winter. In no way will it replace my 27.5 trail bike for summer singletrack. BUT here's the thing: since I bought the fatbike my roadbike sits on the trainer. I'd rather ride forest roads or "flatish" gravel roads or trails for an easy recovery day than a road bike. They are the perfect compliment for a mountain bike, not a replacement.
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I love my Specialized Fat Boy.I don't have suspension yet as I haven't had a need for it.I mostly ride beach and flat trails anyway.
Fat bikes ARE FUN! Thanks for the great vids that further convinced me that I love my TREK Farley 5. I've been riding for over 30 years from before suspension up to a 700x42C carbon hybrid. The FAT bike feels fun like in the "good old days". Of course my motto has always been that whatever bike you own that you are having fun on is the best bike for you!
Hey guys, iam riding a Fat Bike since March 2015 and i never had so much fun riding a Mountainbike. I use it for my every Day Round across the Fields and in the Forest. If there ist much Mud around, fun will be massively increased. You can drive every where on every ground. Sure on Roads the bike isn't so fast , you have to pedal harder than on a normal bike... but Offroad you are the King....and pedaling onroad ist just like training :P..... In that Video the Guy is right, you have to pedal a little bit more to get it fast like a normal bike... but if you are fast one time, you stay so f***ing fast nobody can catch up... Near my Flat is a Gravel mine.... you can imagine how much fun it is to ride there.
Everyone who starts thinking about.... buy one and try it out ;) you will be suprised ....
My concern is that they look so heavy. Is it really not the case? I find it hard to imagine, I know fatbikes can be say 12kg. Do you think a 17kg fatbike is too heavy?
@@alantaylor6691 I don't think so... I had a iron bike with this same weight and I never had problems with.
Rode the new Trek 29er+. Not exactly a fatbike, but the closest thing to a hybrid. Like you said, took everything I had to get it up to speed, but once there it just rolled over everything (and everyone)
Gotta say: One of the funniest videos you've done.
As for the merits of fat bikes: I've never had one so I can't speak for myself, but I know a buddy who's brought his Surly Moonlander to a Cycle Asia 40km mass-participation ride event on asphalt and his time was pretty competitive. Said buddy also has folding bikes and a road bike.
I guess you could say a fat bike could also be some sort of training tool. If you have the legs to power a fat bike and keep a decent average speed, then that'll help you once you get on a road bike or MTB.
My local bike shop has a specialized Fatboy fatbike demo unit so I tried on our local trails and they are fun to ride. I was looking into them because the trails here in WI are only open to fatbikes in the winter. I'll definitely be buying one as soon as I have the money for it
What is it about the fatbike that makes it ok for use on the winter trails and rules out the normal mtbs? Is it because in winter the trails are muddy and the increased flotation of a fatbike doesn't dig into and ruin the trails?
With a mid-range trail bike and a mid-range fatbike in my arsenal, I can say that I enjoy riding my fatbike much more than my trail bike. No it's not as fast, and the lack of suspension makes it a little rougher, but I feel unstoppable. It's also the go-to for night rides because you don't have to worry about hitting anything and losing traction.
Old school rider here... mostly 26" and often home built singlespeed hardtails. But...After the big snow last winter I got one. And to my surprise found it worked great on regular trails! If I had my druthers I'd swap the 4" tires for 3.4" or so, but other than that, it rocks. And the funny thing is, it made fully rigid bikes viable again for offroading for me. ....with those big tires you don't need suspension. Plus, you can actually bunny hop one with platform pedals; they aren't light, but they are decently balanced.
love mine especially since adding the 45 North Dillinger 5's living in the US/Midwest it gives me 3 or 4 extra months of riding and I find myself riding it just as much as my 29'r HT and FS bikes!
I ride my 29er year round with 45N's.
Sold my Full Squish 29er and only own Fat Bikes now. Love them. Darn things are tanks in the rocks. Grip like crazy on steep climbs. Roll over anything. I love em.
I've been wanting to ride one of these since they come out but I've always been weary that in I'd be exhausted once I got to the top before I got to go down. Back in the 90's I came across a set of 3.0 wide 26" tires that I absolutely fell in love with and completely changed riding for me and then that bike got stolen and I could never find another set of these tires. I think the new 650b+ and 29er + might just be the best of both worlds.
That really sucks that the old 26 incher with plus size tires got stolen! That was a find!
Got mine end of last Summer, spent $1500 on it, which made it a top of the middle line from KHS. Rode a lot of gravel tracks in the Fall, did some off-roading through sand pits and wet muddy fields, none of which I could have done on my regular man bike. Rode a lot in the snow this past winter, one the trails were groomed for snowmobiles, and it was awesome. This winter we'll be taking it off the snowmobile trails and onto walking trails in the forest and see how that goes. We average -30 for 3 months, so gotta get out riding and this is the fix.
Roadster cars = road bikes
Rally cars = 27.5 full suspension mountain bike
Tractors = fat bikes
What are 26ers and 29ers?
Fuzzy Dunlop wheel sizes
Fuzzy Dunlop bikes
I think rally cars is cyclocross bike
Year good point
I've never ridden a fat bike, but they look like a lot of fun.
I'm just saving up for the beard at the moment ;-)
They are a blast
I bought a fully rigid fatbike last year and have ridden it on almost every singletrack trail that I have ridden my mt bike on. In some technical rocky sections the fatbike is actually easier to ride than my full suspension mt bike. Weird. But fun as hell. Biggest downfall with a fatbike; you don't want to have to carry it. So if there's even a possiblity of doing a hike-a-bike, then I go with the skinner (relatively) lighter mt bike
Definitely on my wish list for Christmas. I commute to work in a region where getting up to a foot or more of snow in one storm is not uncommon. My 700c wheels get bogged down in anything over 3-4 inches, maybe 6 depending on the type of snow. I rode a fatbike a friend of mine has one day last winter, I am sold. You are right, little bit more effort to get going, but once you get the tires rolling it's game on!!! Those tires will roll over anything- logs, rocks, railroad ties, concrete curbs are hardly a problem rolling up over with those 4" tires. Now if they could just lower the price tag....in the meantime, the discount shops (ie Walmart) are selling a knock off for $250....you may have to change out some parts...and it's definitely not a Surly or a Salsa.....but for those of us who live on a beer budget, haha!
I'm 0ld (65+)and a big bloke; love it!! I only do about 12 miles a day (back working up to it after Covid.......I slacked off). Mostly use Council bikeways with a bit of forest thrown in. Ideal for me. I still have my Giant and Trek though.
I have a Borealis Crestone Fatbike and I love it. it is so effortless to get my 26x4.4 tires moving on paved road which is what I purchased mine for. And it is very easy to pace oneself while riding because it is so efficient. I bought mine To lose weight, get in shape and reduce my high blood pressure. I was biased as well before riding one and after riding one for 10 seconds knew that I liked it better than a mountain bike.
ive got a hardridge fat bike and it rides so nice. I use it alot for town riding
I have been riding my surly pugsley for the past 3 years and haven't looked back! I maybe ride my 29er once every 20 rides and my 26er hardly sees any trail time. Defiantly looking forward to some fs fat bikes in 29+ and 27.5+
Keep The fat bike vids coming!!!
HiserBros Cause you dont know what you missed, if you had spend the same time on real action bike you wouldn't say that, but have fun if it's suit for you. You got it right
Is it fast/faster than regular bikes. I'm currently stuck between this a hybrid and mountain bike. Ill be commuting more than on a trail
realannoyingapple00 I have a Specialized Fatboy, I average the same as I did on my Hybrid (that I sold promptly) Recently bought a 9:zero:7 Tusken (belt driven, rohloff rear transmission fatbike) Averaged 29km/h to and from work, 30km round trip. My girlfriend has a Norco Bigfoot, she cranks the heck out of her 4" tires, she has no problems getting it up to speed, I'm sure you can. They really aren't hard to get going, with the wheel cutouts, tires that are getting lighter and lighter, more and more tech going into making them light. My Fatboy is sub 30lbs. I hope that gives you a bit of speed to go by.
+Erik Ross thanks man. I've heard a lot of differing opinions about them so i wasn't quite sure
A lot of people dislike them, but most of those people have never ridden one... Been riding everything with 2 wheels for 30 years, this is so far the most versatile and fun ride I've found.
I had no interest in bicycles until I bought a Voltbike Yukon Fatbike. No flannel shirts or beer in Vancouver,it's baseball hats and weed.
I rode a Spezialiced Fatboy a couple of weeks ago. Felt like a tank rolling down the trails. Loads of fun. I would love to try one out on sand or even snow.
Great videos, keep up the good work.
Hi!
I absolutely love your show. It's spot on. But can you do something on hardcore hardtails? A top ten or something like this would be great.
Thanks!
Sc sC Great idea I will look into producing something along those lines. We are glad you like our channel. cheers Marc
***** Aluminum is very popular.
i second this. hardtails being the most accessible mtb to the masses it's great to see what we can do on them
I have a Salsa Blackborow 1 - and it is even more than fun with 4.8" big lou tires. Love it for cross country.
I have watched endless GMBN the past 2 months, forever trying to decide what bike to get with a limited budget. Awesome clips, awesome content. Way too much to take it all in. Im obviously going to opt for the most versatile bike - trail/enduro. Love the comment: "fat bikes are fun, I will ride one as long as no one is looking". Keep up the good work!!!
I picked up a Charge Maxi 2 late last season and I love it. I like to think that with my hardtail I go through the trails and over the trails with my fatty. It definitely feels a lot more stable and once you're moving it's a blast!
I own two(used to have a third one) and they are a blast to ride. After winter, I ride them too now(spring) anywhere and people look at me with a smile!! Try it, they are addictive!!!!
Congratulations for 1m subscribers with my favorite video of 'em all!
It was the main reason I got into semi-fats 2y ago, buying a Stumpy 6fattie, and not regretting it a moment since - it made me so much faster and confident rider!
I really dig my Surly Pugsley. Bought it for the Wisconsin winters but am really appreciating what it can do on trails. I'm still learning its nuances but I wouldn't want to be without it!
Getting a good Shimano fat bike next week, totally stoked to go riding again, it's been years!
I first rode a fattie a year ago and loved it, it’s a lot of fun and I can trust it to grip any surface and get me round any trail I’m brave enough for.
I have had mine for a year now and even though I have other lighter bikes for road and trail this fat tire beast has been my go to for those short 10 mile hops. (More Smiles to the Mile)
+TheEZGZ have you ever use it to commute? i've been wanting to buy one to commute and do some trails from time to time, do you recomend it?
+Leo Tovar Yes I do. Just know that in the begining you will probably feel the size and weight but that soon goes away. Experiment with the tire pressure. GOOOD comuter
+TheEZGZ thanks a lot, I'll keep it in mind 👍
+Leo Tovar When going on the pavement, put a lot of pressure in wheels so it isnt that bad to cycle around.
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Dont buy fatbike, if you are going to use it mainly for roads.
i love riding the fat bike. specially on level trails and gravel roads. it's just so much fun (plus it's so photogenic). and when i get back on my regular 26er (an old specialized HR/XC) mtb, i feel freer and liberated-like switching from boots to slippers. haha.. i initially got the fat as a secondary bike but it is getting more ride time with me now.
I just rode a Trek 27.5 X 3.5 with carbon rims, I was impressed. I figure I will wait until more companies get on board with this and the offering a bit more vast. Without a doubt I'll buy one. They roll like an agile tank with lower maintenance than a FS bike. I like the concept of more riding time at a lower cost.
Ever since I rode my friends On One Fatty, I've wanted one, can do nothing but smile each time i think about my time riding it. I've just ordered my own Scott Big Ed Fat Bike and i'm so excited with whats to follow !
I'm considering one, mostly because the snow stays on our roads for three to four months out of the year and there are tons of groomed trails to ride in the area. Yes I've gotten by with 2.5" studded tires in the past but studded fat bike tires would just be that much nicer.
I have a Voodoo Wazoo Fat bike 4 inch tyres and 26 inch rims and they are more than amazing to ride on roads, dirt tracks, snow, sand and all the other types of places. I have had it since my birthday last November and I have lost count of how many people have said "wow they are big tyres" or "can i have a go" or just "that bike is unbelievable". When I do give people a go of my Fat bike they say it is amazing to ride and it is so smooth and comfy. I get a lot of stares when i go out riding lol, properly off the loud tyre noise lol.
I have to say that i love this channel and the stuff that you learn from watching these videos. This is the video that got me liking this channel. James
Keep it up guys
I would like to try it for a commute. Smooth surface tires would be faster on asphalt than knobby ones. Maybe I'll purchase it if dirt and cratered roads are alternatives to major roads.
Surly has a 26x3.8 urban fat bike tire now.
I am NOT a mountain biker- but I have a fat tire cruiser bike that I love. I am a big guy- I find that the the fat tire bike supports my weight better than a skinnier tire and that the fat tire is very comfortable on my back - I guess the volume of air in the tires act a bit like suspension in absorbing bumps and not transferring them so harshly into my lower back. A bit more work to pedal in some situations. I think its a good choice for people that are heavier or have back problems that are causing them to bike less, or consider giving up biking altogether as i did for years.
Since i have a fat bike (2 years), i can't go back on my enduro bike. I did enduro race on my fat bike this year and i went as fast or even faster than my friend on a regular bike... And i can ride all along the year especially on snow, and it's awesome trust me.
I see plenty of guys using fat bikes in normal dirt trails, but they do seem more sweaty since you do need more pedal effort since the contact patch is huge.
They roll great. I thought you'd mention the way the tires actually pull into the turns (turning right, the wheel will pull right). That took some getting used to. Lotsa fun but not as great as a regular XC bike.
I love my Fyxation Blackhawk fat bike. I'm riding it year round. And with the carbon frame and tubeless tire setup I've gotten the weight down so it is easy to get going on it. Yes - they are fun!
I've got 2 of these bikes, a Indi mulefa fat-bike with 4" road tyres and a coyote fatman with 4" knobblys, saw them at first and thought "this is going to be a total waste of money" but they really aren't, the Indi is stupid fun on roads and really comfortable at speed above 20+ MPH where any other bike doesn't, road noise is reduced a hell of a lot and if you want to take a shortcut on the way home via dirt track it's perfectly fine.
The coyote is on the other end of the scale, it's very heavy, heavy to pedal and feels very uncontrollable above 20+MPH, if you have ever tried to ride a bike at normal speed with a flat tire the Coyote feels the exact same, but on the other hand on a mountain bike or BMX track it feels perfect to ride and like GMBN said it feels as though it's got endless grip.
Personally My own opinion I more use the Indi because I ride on a road more and the Fatman Feels Sluggish And Heavy but when I do go off road unless it's really bad i will stick to the Mulefa.
I picked up a Specialized Fatboy SL a couple of weeks ago and I love it. My Salsa hardtail 29'er has been parked since buying the Fatboy. Everything you say in the video I've found to be true. My climbs are limited by my strength as traction is seldom the issue.
Keith Tremblay Hey Keith, Thanks for your comment, Glad you are enjoying your fat bike. I think they would be fun if a few of your mates had them on group rides? I need to spend a little more time on one. cheers Marc
Love my Fatty on the right kind of trail, the right kind of terrain. Bought it as an alternative to x-country skiing in winter, but enjoy riding it all year round. Pluses and minuses for sure, they seem to cancel one another out. A different riding experience, one that I enjoy.
Love my Kona Wo fatbike with it's big ole 26x4.8" wheels and just as tall as the 27.5 on my Trek Fuel EX 9.8 and with the 26x4.8" tires being as tall and wide as they are, the Kona seems to float over obstacles that slowed or stopped me on some short technical climbs in the past. Plus, it's an attention getter. Especially with an old guy like me riding it.
Then there's riding it in sandy areas with traditional mt bikers. At 210 lbs, I used hate sand on my mt bike. With the fatbike, I now laugh at sand and there's been times that I've pasted smaller mt bikers who bogged down in the sand. FUN times!!
I've seen them used to ride across the beaches along the Northwest Pacific coast. Looked like a good idea to get to that perfect beach camping spot.
It's not going to replace my "main" mountain bike but I bought an inexpensive fat bike (a Framed Minnesota 2.0) and put a rack on the back for running errands and cruising around on. It's been great. It also does great on the single track in the Colorado front range.
spaaarky21 Buy an expensive one.... it will replace all your bikes :)
I've just built up a Trek full carbon everything fattie with XX1/X0 components. Has come in at 10.5kgs, this bike is a turbo powered steamroller. . Heaps of fun.
I got a deal on 2017 Felt DD70 ($800)... I have to say, I LOVE IT! I even ride it on the road. Amazingly comfortable and safer in many ways. rent one first if you can, you will see what I am talking about.
hi there guys i'm from Bogota Colombia and i just bought a fat bike....they're really fun and fast...thanks to you i got feedback and did a great purchase....thanks a lot and kkep up the good work...
I'm thinking 27.5+. Really like the look of the Norco Torrent.
love it , got one and also got a beard . everytime i take it out it smashes the trail and ive never signed so many mens chests in all my life 😉
Great videos. I"m old enough to retire and just bought a fat bike last year. So where have they been all my life? I now own 2 -one for dirt and one set up for snow. I seldom ride a "normal "MTB anymore. Love fat.
All of what you said really means very little without telling us the air pressure in your tires. What difference in handling with low pressure like the tires are supposed to have? Etc....
I love my fatbike... in the winter, where all the trails are buried under meters of snow and packed down by snowshoers and the roads are narrow slicks of ice. Then, it makes sense... but to choose to ride it in the spring/fall/summer would be like choosing to ride my road bike on the trails or my FS mountain bike in a road race - it's not the right tool for the job.
I am really contemplating right now, just because they are so expensive and my dad has been just really cranky lately and telling me I'll never use it and just negativity. Now I really know what I am saving for. (13 year old)
My father was a cranky bastard too, really sucks doesn't it?
Best GMBN video I've seen! Very funny stuff! But, also informative.
Yeah would not take the advice of a someone riding it for a short trail. or from someone so slight either. I have one and love it. It's light, fast and great fun, a nice change from road and mtb. Each bike gives you a different position to ride in and gives you a rest from your previous ride. He should do a review after having ridden it for several days and done a few hundred miles on it. Not off just one day jumping round a trail.
Hah! Great intro, "is it all about big beards, tight shirts and craft beer" Well said! Also thanks for the video, I'm in the market for a new bike and I saw a fat bike and I have to say it was awesome looking.
Alejandro Garcia Hey Alejandro, Haha I think Neil, Had a lot of fun filming this. Cheers Marc
Great all around riding with front suspension. I have friends that rail with carbon forks as well.
Only recently found channel. I have started ridding my Fat bike more and more on trails as its so much fun and when i switch back to my regular trail bike I'm so much faster and confident. Uphills are leg killers though. Curious what pedals are on these bikes being tested?
What is the weight of your fatbike?
I have had mine since April 2015, i love it... I have only put on 90 miles tho. I am in PA hard trail riding lots of hills and Technical stuff! Love my Fatboy!
My buddy has a sub-23lb carbon, rigid fat bike. Super light and pretty fast. Carbon wheels too.
wonderful landscape in the video clip.
LOL Great video! This is by far my favorite MTB channel.
One more idea - this year I had some 29+ wheels built for my Salsa Beargrease fat bike and for forest roads and gravel they are ridiculously fast and fun. Snow, 26/4.5, summer 29+/3. I don't touch technical singletrack with the fat bike. No reason.
I love my 2017 Radrhino but here in the UK these laws in the last few years have turned me into a criminal whenever I ride it. We cannot have a motor more powerful than 250W even though my bike cannot go above 15mph. We have to insure them and have to wear a "motorcycle helmet" as they are classed as mopeds! Most do not register their bikes but a few folk have fallen foul of these laws and have been fined and points on their driving licence.
I am pissed off worrying about it so I have pre-ordered a 2019 Haibike fatsix 9.0 and I can't wait until Feb/March to be street legal as Fattie riding is just so good
2:02 that front tire is trippy dude
Tried a fatbike. The super wide q-factor of the pedals/cranks gave me pains switching between bikes with more 'normal' width q-factor, no matter how I adjusted my fat bike position. There's just not enough adjustability in clipless cleats to narrow the q-factor enough.
Would love to try the new + size trail bikes,though.
thechosendude Yes it does take a little getting used to your feet being outside your hips...its much worse if you switch from/to a road bike. But give it a few rides and your body adapts.
Mike Williams Unfortunately 95% of my riding is on the road. Whenever I get to go MTB'ing, I usually am out riding for at least a few hours (longer hours didn't help the pains either). The fat bike was just something I wanted to try, thought it'd be fun. It definitely was.
27+ is the way to go. Some of the fatty benefits without the 'that just looks ridiculous and heavy' factor.
I like wider pedal more comfortable because i'm big guy 6' 6" so my feet are more natural position when riding Fatbike than riding with regular MTB feet are more squeezed together.
I rode that exact model a year ago and it was brilliant fun
I love the humor in your videos. Keep it up guys!
I think there's a great opportunity for fat bikes or plus bikes with new riders. I would love to see how someone who's not as accomplished on a mountain bike feels on these. If they add more grip or dumb down the ride a little bit, the larger tires might be a great option for riders just starting out on the trails or former roadies.
Im getting one in a couple weeks for my birthday. Coyote Fatman to be exact, altough my priority mod i will do is get a front suspension fork.
they aren't bad but with 7 gears and a heavy steel frame you'll be selling it in a year..I should know I had one lol
I love them!! Sooo much fun to ride!! I ride almost everything with it.. Road, downhill, freefride, dirt jump, hell its even fun doing some bmx type street stuff! Bunny hop onto stuff ! It kills it!
Great video as always. I would also like your ideas on "enduridgids" or hardtail enduro bikes (whatever you want to call them). Seems like an interesting idea to me but i'd love to hear some of your thoughts on them.
Love riding my friends framed minnesota 3.0 things sick! I honestly didnt feel like it was that slow to accelerate either, and was insanely light. He just put a bluto on it so ill have to steal it from him the next time we hit the trails together(he's not as dedicated as me though, so it may be awhile lol)
i bought a minnesota 2.0 and have had it for about a year now and love it! I honestly bought it just to pedal around a bit during the long winters waiting for the snow to melt but i sold one of my mountain bikes..had another being traded in towards a better one and left myself with just the fat girl in the fall with no snow ;( but guess what she handle's as good as regular trail bike no problem...we bonded.
For me it felt like the tires gave me a dangerous ammount of confidence I did some stuff i wouldn't get away with on my 650b and it was fun but I'd much rather a 26/27.5 with regular tires, the drawbacks for me personally are too much, perhaps in 5 years fat bikes will offer what I want but until then i'll keep experimenting.
I own a fat bike, and it's fucking unbelievable awesome to ride
I tested one on Specialized test days in extremly wet conditions. It sure was a fun experience smashing into giant puddles and splashing everyone with mud but I would not consider buying one as main bike.. The wheels/tires are just too heavy, not nimble at all.
Man, I already ride a hard tail with 2.5' Kenda Nevegals in the stick-e rubber. Even that feels like rolling with boat anchors. Can't imagine these.
Just got a fat bike. It's fitted with tubeless Jumbo Jim (26x4,8), carbon fork, xt-group and weighs just under 14 kilos. Got it for the norwegian winter, but can't stop riding it. It's like riding a Star Wars "Speeder".
it looks fun to me. with all your speed and jumps!
Been toying with the idea for a while now. There's ALOT of sand around my local area and a Fat bike would open up more riding possibilities in areas I've stayed away from on a 2" tyre.
+easthantsXC If it is really sandy where you ride I'm sure a fat bike would work well for you. Cheers Marc
+Global Mountain Bike Network I didn't like it on soft beach sand but is excellent on loose sand in trails if it's reasonably firm. I've only been riding it for a few months. I've only a cheapy Nitro but it's a lot of fun to ride; absolutely needs first gear for uphill; only have a SEVEN GEARED version; no hi/low. I'm no biker but this has won me over big time. My son now uses my Avanti.