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12-25-13 | 11:31 AM

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balindamood

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I had a Surly Pugsley for 3 years, then upgraded to my new baby...a Waterford built steel Fatback. It's my main mountain bike, and main winter commuter. So much fun!

My dream fat bike. Very nice.

12-25-13 | 11:52 AM

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JAG410

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From: Moorhead, MN

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Originally Posted by gomango

Also, what is the widest tire you would put on an El Mariachi?

It's a 2012 with stock rims.

Continental X-King 2.4! These tires rule. I run these tubeless on my Troll. Single track, asphalt, Almanzo, etc. They are the best all around tire I've found.

https://www.conti-online.com/www/bicy.../XKing_en.html

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12-25-13 | 02:09 PM

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YoKev

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From: Kingston, NY

Bikes direct is like $800. Damn them!

Btw, mountain king 2.4s are sweet. I run the non-use version tubeless at 23psi for agree dive Xc rigid riding

12-25-13 | 02:48 PM

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PedalTraveler

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From: Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA

Bikes: 1958 Schwinn Deluxe Spitfire, 2016 Surly Cross Check, 1971 BH Folder, 2016 Felt DD10

Not mine, though it might be, I got to test ride this at work and liked it. A Charge Cooker Maxi, a lesser seen one. Made with Tange steel tubing, so a bit more C&V friendly.

https://www.chargebikes.com/bicycle-c...on/cooker-maxi

12-25-13 | 08:39 PM

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kroozer

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From: Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

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Those fatties look pretty cool, and I bet they'd be a lot of fun for the right application. I would really question doing a South America tour on one, though, simply because of availability. What do you do if you need to buy a new tire in the middle of Bolivia? Most of the folks touring in places like that are on regular 26" tires and rims, which are almost universally available. They are usually the local tire of choice, and do the job under all but the most extreme conditions.

03-16-14 | 09:01 AM

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69isfine

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From: Victoria bc

Bikes: 2016 Giant Comax Fastroad, 2013 Norco Bigfoot Fat Bike,

I am looking one for the beach area around here as well. Do you do anything special about the salt water/rust. Ie prep or cleaning.

09-15-14 | 08:16 AM

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crank_addict

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Rode a fat tire for the first time this weekend. Although I didn't test ride where I would consider using it for, it gave me a good vibe

09-15-14 | 01:11 PM

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triathloner

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From: Grand Rapids MN

I just bought a "Framed" brand fatbike from the LBS. I came with a free pair of 29er wheels that you can change out and ride on skinny's. It's a minnesota company so I figured why not. I love it, Been riding it almost every day for a week since I got it and still haven't put on the skinny's. Not sure if I ever will. Fun to ride, looking forward to trying it out on the ski/snowmobile/lakes this winter.