As with nearly everything on this bike, I've been experimenting with fit. I've since changed the handlebar position (the graphics are now facing forward) so they're more like a slight riser type bar now, but haven't been on the trail yet. Also, it appears to be difficult to find a suspension fork with 150mm hub spacing. Everything seems to be 135mm. Don't even know if I'll do a fork yet. I really hate to ADD weight to the bike and I like the simplicity of a rigid bike. Need to work on my own trail skills first and go from there.

I would hold off on the susp fork. I wanted one at first, then slowly the want went away, especially with fat fork prices.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...57a261181a.jpg
I believe this terrain would qualify for suspension, but....meh

Purchased my RST Renegade for a bit over $300.
price nearly doubled since.
:/

I got to get me a fat bike vary neat

This is my new/used one. It's a 2019 Specialized Fatboy with 26"x 4.6" tires and I love it.

This is the day I got it, excuse my finger.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...368ed63749.jpg

This is it on the second day.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...097a015148.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...499b5f4a2a.jpg

I traded some unused tools for this. It's one of those single speed cheapo's that they sell at Target - can't remember the brand name.
For my uses it should work. Toss it in the back of the minivan and take it down to the floodplain. Lots of flat gravel and maintenance pathways down there to explore.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a708504a10.jpg

Ditch the kickstand and chain guard and you're off to a great start

Will do. I don't want to look like some old dork out there.

If you're worried about looks, you're in the wrong place.

Kickstand on a mountain bike is a good way to get impaled.

Chain guards are stick magnets.

I just picked up a Fat Bike as well and am learning its little quirks. Honestly, they are a different creature altogether. I mainly got mine to ride around the neighborhood and be a menace to society. (By "menace," I mean just riding around on a weird-looking bike and enjoying life.) I'm surprised at the turning radius and responsiveness of the bike. I figured it would be a lot clumsier or awkward to move around. Also, tire pressure apparently plays a big role in how it rides! I currently have 10lb psi, and it's bouncy! I need to play with that and learn what works best on what surfaces. Right now, I'm mostly road riding, but that's due to me cleaning, tuning, and dialing it in, as it was a used bike. Overall, I'm extremely happy with it!