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02-04-11, 08:54 PM
Build a "fat bike" like the Surly Pugsley or a regular front suspension MTB? Budget will be ~$700. I assume I'd probably just buy the regular MTB or build the fat bike from parts I acquire.
This will be my first time really getting into MTBing so it's tough for me to say with experience, but just assume my terrain consists of typical mid-western stuff, I think. I don't Think we have anything crazy or super rocky around here. I know a front suspension bike would be faster on downhill sections of singletrack, but I'm mostly just looking for fun factor, fast or slow. A fat bike seems like it would be able to tackle more, but at a slower pace. For those who have tried both style bikes, what did you find more fun to ride on various terrain?
This will be my first time really getting into MTBing so it's tough for me to say with experience, but just assume my terrain consists of typical mid-western stuff, I think. I don't Think we have anything crazy or super rocky around here. I know a front suspension bike would be faster on downhill sections of singletrack, but I'm mostly just looking for fun factor, fast or slow. A fat bike seems like it would be able to tackle more, but at a slower pace. For those who have tried both style bikes, what did you find more fun to ride on various terrain?