View Poll Results: What's in store for your Fat Bike this Summer?
Store the Fattie until next season
1
7.14%
Sell the road bike(s) and ride Fat year-round
1
7.14%
Mix it up between my bikes
12
85.71%
Dump the Fattie, 'cos it didn't work out
0
0%
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11-22-17, 06:43 PM
#402
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Many thanks, @browngw. I'll look into that stand. Clearance looks a bit tight near the rotor - I presume there's no danger of any rubbing/fouling?
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11-26-17, 08:05 PM
#403
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My Framed Minnesota 3.0 was delivered this weekend. It's all ready to go except for pedals which I still need to buy. Unfortunately, I'll have a few more weeks of convalescing from a roadie accident before I can try it out. Hopefully, will be riding again by Christmas.
I assume plain platform pedals are the way to go in snow?
I assume plain platform pedals are the way to go in snow?
11-28-17, 10:31 AM
#404
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My Framed Minnesota 3.0 was delivered this weekend. It's all ready to go except for pedals which I still need to buy. Unfortunately, I'll have a few more weeks of convalescing from a roadie accident before I can try it out. Hopefully, will be riding again by Christmas.
I assume plain platform pedals are the way to go in snow?
I assume plain platform pedals are the way to go in snow?
I've found that I like the MalletE pedals best for winter commuting, technical winter trail riding, and long, snowy, rail-trail rides.
Additionally, I bought the 45NRTH Wolvhammer boots (not many clipless shoes are warm enough for winter riding)
11-28-17, 03:13 PM
#406
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11-29-17, 12:57 AM
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There are so many specific elements to fat biking that I think it does warrant its own section.
11-29-17, 11:23 PM
#409
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Well that’s a shame. Fat bike threads get lost in here. Perhaps having a dedicated fat bike section and trying it out for a while would work. If it didn’t work it could be merged back to here.
There are so many specific elements to fat biking that I think it does warrant its own section.
There are so many specific elements to fat biking that I think it does warrant its own section.
Is there a cost to it? Does it tax the moderators more?
But, watching videos on Youtube, it seems that there are still many old school types that believe Fat bikes are just a fad and will take the way of the automatic rear derailleur.
And it may be true. In a year or 2, I may get tired and moth ball my fattie, but not anymore than recumbents, BMX or Alt Bike Culture. (BTW, I am not putting those sections down).
What is the cost?
12-04-17, 08:15 PM
#410
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Vote thread in the root sub open now.
12-05-17, 12:13 PM
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Vote early, and often: https://www.bikeforums.net/mountain-...ike-forum.html
12-07-17, 01:38 PM
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Thoughts on using a Brooks saddle with a fattie? I have a really nice B17N on an old road bike that I don't use too often anymore and also a Swallow that I recently changed out for a C15. Obviously snow/water is not great for a leather saddle but I'm thinking that the comfort will be worth it. I'm leaning toward the B17N. A WTB volt came with the bike.
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12-07-17, 01:47 PM
#414
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Thoughts on using a Brooks saddle with a fattie? I have a really nice B17N on an old road bike that I don't use too often anymore and also a Swallow that I recently changed out for a C15. Obviously snow/water is not great for a leather saddle but I'm thinking if the comfort will be worth it. I'm thinking about the B17N. A WTB volt came with the bike.
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12-07-17, 01:51 PM
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Thanks. Good to know. Getting over a fractured pelvis right now so nothing is too comfortable but the B17N is already well molded to my butt.
12-08-17, 09:04 AM
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Very cool setup on that surly by the way.
12-08-17, 10:01 AM
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01-30-18, 01:57 PM
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02-19-18, 06:35 AM
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I'm back!! What a Surprise! After 3+ years it wasn't looking good. Better Late than never...I've been in the doldrums since photobucket went to crap. Looks like y'all figured out FAT BIKING is not a fad.
