I was wrong
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I was wrong
I always looked at fatbikes as some sort of circus wagon, neither fish nor fowl and not a "real" bike. But I was at the local park after a trail run. A couple of guys were getting ready to head out on their fatbikes and I struck up a conversation. One guy let me take a quick loop around the parking lot. I went up onto the snow and it floated like magic.
Wow.
The bike put a smile on my face instantly. I now get the appeal. If it snowed here more regular (like in the old days), it might be my next N+1.
Wow.
The bike put a smile on my face instantly. I now get the appeal. If it snowed here more regular (like in the old days), it might be my next N+1.
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We don't get enough snow here anymore either to make it worth getting a bike just to ride in it, but I see someone occasionally on the MUP with one. I'm hard of hearing as all get out, but I can hear those tires for quite some time. They do look like they could be fun though.
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Don't need snow.
Roots covered in leaves makes it worth the price.
Roots covered in leaves makes it worth the price.
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I have a 29 plus with 3 inch wide tires that is a blast
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I have absolutely no doubt that fatbikes are very capable in condtions that don't suit any other kind of bike. However, I've reached a point in my life where I'm uninterested in the weather conditions in which they excel.
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I always looked at fatbikes as some sort of circus wagon, neither fish nor fowl and not a "real" bike. But I was at the local park after a trail run. A couple of guys were getting ready to head out on their fatbikes and I struck up a conversation. One guy let me take a quick loop around the parking lot. I went up onto the snow and it floated like magic.
Wow.
The bike put a smile on my face instantly. I now get the appeal. If it snowed here more regular (like in the old days), it might be my next N+1.
Wow.
The bike put a smile on my face instantly. I now get the appeal. If it snowed here more regular (like in the old days), it might be my next N+1.
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Don't complain about the weather and cower in fear. It's all good weather. Just different.
Don't complain about the weather and cower in fear. It's all good weather. Just different.
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Fat bike is my only MTB.
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They are extremely popular here on Long Island, where some of the trails have a lot of sandy spots. On occasion we get snow, the last storm a few weeks ago pretty much only the fat bikes were out having fun. Then there’s a whole club just rides the endless beaches. But a lot of folks have simply replaced their standard mt bikes and just ride a fat bike beceause the trail surface is perfect for the wide tire,
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Snow, sand, soft gravel and most of all when there is no trail, a fattie will take you anywhere your legs are strong enough to take you. Don't use it just for snow, you will be delighted
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You really do need to work on looking for the negative in ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING.
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