Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 446
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From: Indianapolis
Bikes: 1993 Bridgestone XO-3, 1981 Trek 613, 1988 Fisher Montare, 1986 Univega Alpina Uno, 2010 Surly Long Haul trucker, 2004 Rivendell Quickbeam. 1970s Gitane Mixtie (60cm), 1994 Diamond Back Axis TT
Thanks all,
Yes, I need a fatbike! Especially today with 12+ inches coming down.
I settled on some high quality MTB racing tires. Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1. I took the advice of a local LBS guy (new neighborhood, trying him out) to run the tires opposite to their tread pattern. So I set them up with the front running the "rear" direction and the back running the "front" direction. Theory here is that they would throw more snow with the reversed pattern, who knows, but they REALLY ran great with a recent 4-5 inch snow on a very cold day (-3). Hard packed snow, slush, fresh powder all no problem. Fun to ride too. Very lightweight so even though they have huge tread they still spin pretty good on the bare pavement.
Thanks!