Originally Posted by
gecho
The notion that fatbikes can ride on top of deep snow is false.
+1. Even my 5 ft x 2 ft sled will sink with 150 lbs in it. Apparently bikes with 4 in low pressure tires can handle deeper snow than my 2 inch tires, but there isn't anything magical about them. One thing I think might be a really big plus is the control and traction you can get with a wide tire and very low pressure. I'm just starting snow biking, on 2.3 inch tires at < 15 lbs, which I swear should be pinch flattening, and get nice traction and control. Higher pressures not so much. Ugh.
OP - I cannot imagine going through that much snow on anything. Sheesh. More than about 4 inches and I'm carrying the dang bike. Are you using chains or something?
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