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Originally Posted by Happy Feet
I wonder...

I don't know why because I am fascinated by the versatility of a fat bike for off road. The ability to go from 4.5 to 3" on a 26 to 29r rim allows a lot for the cost of two wheelsets.
I paid $700 for my Fatboy used which at 4.5" opens up sand/snow and moderate downhilling and if I add a 29r 3" wheelset it opens up off road touring ala' Surly ECR which retails for $2700CAD. Basically 2 bikes in one to cover the spectrum of off road use. It's a pretty cool platform in many ways.
yeah, fatties fizzled quickly
overall the mtb market is all over the place I more blame the manufacturers than customers.
They come out with a new standard every year. If fat bikes were the huge sellers they were 5 years ago, we'd probably be on 257mm rear spacing to accommodate 7" tires.....
My riding buddy has a 19 pound Fatboy, it's about half the weigh of mine, LOL
Fat bikes have their place for sure but for 90% of my riding (flowy, tight turns and NJ rocks) it's usually a skinny bike
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