Originally Posted by
dabac
Again, there will be little-to-no benefit from a Fat Bike in slush.
I’d prefer a narrow treaded tire to cut through instead.
As far as the amount of cleaning needed, it’s impossible to say.
Sometimes a shop will have ”demo bikes”. These don’t need to look pristine, as they’re not the ones that get sold. The shop will prepare another bike for the customer to bring home. They only need to be clean enough to look appealing.
Then there is the conditions of the roads at the time of the test ride, length of the ride etc etc.
It’ll take awhile to get the drivetrain thoroughly dirty.
A quick wipe of the chain should be good enough for most purposes.
I know you have to keep repeating how a fat bike's tires won't do what I need them to do.
That is only because I really can't do more than that. It is not just because I am older.
Nine broken bones in my lifetime and several herniated disks don't make for an active off road rider.
It is also because I cannot afford two winter bikes. I have to get groceries and want to travel
around the city by bike. That means my winter bike has to handle pavement a fair amount of the time.
I thought if there were more versatile tires then maybe I could do both pavement and off road.
Black Floyd tires were mentioned and they look pretty versatile. That way I could do off road when able.
The Vee Speedster was mentioned and it was darn close to perfection. Maybe it needs just a tad more tread on the outside.
Yes I know what I need sounds like I need something closer to a mountain bike.
But fat bikes are just so darn pretty.
