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Originally Posted by ItsJustMe
wondering if the fat bike might actually be better winter riding than my current IGH hybrid with studded 38mm tires. Any opinions on that?
think fatbikes are not impervious to the perils of ice, especially after watching ZIPP2001's icy trail thread from February



& from what I can tell, fatbikes are slower & require more effort. so for commuting, may not be the best choice. but still look like a fun bike to have!
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