Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
Having just returned from Moab where I used a full suspension mtb (Trek EX7 Fuel) on various routes, including Slickrock Trail, I'd say a rigid fat bike does not replace a FS mtb - not even close. Even with my fat tires (Spesh fatboy with 4.6 Ground Controls) I would have been beaten up and far more selective picking lines. On my return it was a bit of a wake up call to again do downhill on my FB.
Doesn't mean I don't love my FB, but it isn't equal to a dedicated mtb.
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I.Y.O. (to each their own)
I ride Moab (Slickrock Tr, Klondike, Phil's, Mary's, home and others) twice a year on my fatty.
All bikes have their limitations (including fatties) but I really wouldn't want to own any other bike (hated Full Squish R. Mtn and prefer rigid fatty over my former Moots YBB) and it was (IMO) the ideal ride for me on the GDMBR.