Originally Posted by
dabac
What do you mean by ”mucky”?
I wouldn’t expect much advantage from a Fat Bike from riding in slush or only an inch or two.
Fat Bike main advantage is when the FB can ride ON snow that’s so deep/dense that regular width tires bog down.
A secondary advantage is when the low pressure and big air chamber can act as suspension for riding over trampled/rutted snow.
Yes you are right mucky isn't quite the right word.
My streets have a lot of dirty salty slush on them.
If I took a test ride the bike's drive train would need
to be rinsed/cleaned and the frame wiped down.
I can understand bike shops wiping down a bike to possibly make a sale but
having to clean the chain,deraileurs and gears is another matter.
Am I wrong about that?