Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Tires are pretty expensive and I don't think there were many studded options until recently. That would probably help their handling on ice quite a bit but I imagine it makes for a lot of rubber and metal to spin.
There are a few actual fat bike owners in here that will hopefully chime in.
FWIW I saw a whole bunch of fat bike owners on a group ride a couple of weeks ago before we had any snow. I think one surprising thing is how much fun they are to ride in general, - snow or not.
Even the delivery dude I mentioned earlier (who told me how much work they can be) was the most cheerful guy I saw on that wintery day by far.