since197three

Oh yes, just came home with this today

bruised

She's a beauty....congratulations. First fattie?

bruised

Awesome bike...!

Let's see some mud!.....and first impressions!

since197three

Yes it is. First Fatty AND first Mountain Bike.

Just got back from my first ride on the trails. Met a guy in the parking lot who showed me a loop at our local park. MY ASS IS KiCkED RIGHT NOW!! Wow what a work out!! Not sure he heard me when I said this was my first ride lol

But to say I'm hooked is an understatement.

bruised

LOL...

They really are a workout! I didn't realize how much more energy I was burning up on the Fattie...but what a lot of fun!

CyclingSalmon14

Not sure what's to start really it's certainly different but I love it and am getting used to fat tires they don't seem half as silly or as wide onced used to them they just send right.

It got muddy allright I did a 26.7mile extremely hilly ride (1800+ft climbing) this bike is not that much slower than a normal MTB in the flats but OMG on the hills its slow but climbs up even the slidyest most steep things imaginable so grippy!!! I road through terrain that you just would not be able take a non fat bike this time of year.

I love it it's amazing!

Will upload some mud in a bit she's clean again now though I cleaners her straight after the ride.

The white grips are a PITA to clean so need to find a tip there to get them clean.

Front disc break is squeaking when freewheeing but not any other times SK Ned to see why its doing that????

But I'm in love with it you don't rraloze how much harder you are working untill you'd finish the ride nackerd lol!!!

Even though its slow it feels fast to.

bicyclelove

I just got my Minnesota 3.0 last week. So far I have had a blast riding around, I knew I would love this bike. I just can't wait for the next snowfall now!

Jseis 

Just rode a Minn 2.0 at the LBS (Bikes & Beyond). Laughed myself silly as mechanic Pat and I rode over curbs, railroad tracks, etc. I lived the beach and a fatty would slick for the beach, logging roads, trails.

bicyclelove

Yep. I was hooked from the first ride. My wife didn't think I needed another bike and told me I had to find the money to buy it myself. Well a little eBay selling and giving blood plasma (this pays pretty well) and I had my money. So this bike puts me at 8

Jseis 

So what's the realistic upper limit on tire width? I noticed one of Bike Direct's fat bikes stated it was 5" compatible. The summer beach sand here is soft soft soft. Are we going to see an explosion in fat bike tech in the next few years that changes up everything?

bicyclelove

I got the 3.0 because it was 5" compatible. I think with the current spacing, 190 mm rear 150 mm front, 5" is the max. The tires on mine are 4.25" they take plenty of effort to spin. There would be some point of diminishing return as far as width eventually the effort to spin them would outweigh the flotation benefit.

corrado33

Answer me this, in as unbiased way as you can muster.

Is getting a fat bike worth it? Are the advantages of the bike enough to justify buying an entire different bike? I'm mainly concerned with riding over snow. Is the fat bike worth it for the few days when I have trouble riding my skinny bike? Will the fat bike help me with "brown sugar" snow, or 5-6 inch deep powder?

Or is it simply that a fat bike is a novelty, and that it's advantages aren't enough to justify dropping a lot of money on one? Sure, it gives a comfortable ride, but I'm not looking for a comfortable bike, I'm looking for a capable bike.

bicyclelove

Well. If you want one just for commuting, it's probably not worth the premium unless you live somewhere with a LOT of snow. I have always been able to commute with an old MTB and studs until the snow gets 4"+. After that even if you are car free there is always mass transit or something. However if you want to ride recreationally then a fat bike RULES the snow! Borrow one and hit a snow covered trail or even deep sand and you will want one. They are slower on all but the stuff they are made for but if you want to ride where you never thought possible a fat bike just can't be beat.

scottb27

Just picked up a Cooker Maxi last night at the LBS. Went in there to talk about trainers for the winter and somehow walked out with this. The owner had just brought it in for himself, and for some reason after a test ride around the shop I walked out with it. Now I need to go find somewhere fun to ride it today after work.

luker

This is my latest addiction. It is my first "new" bike in several years. Believe it or not, the weather here in Idaho hasn't been harsh enough yet for winter riding...it is just too soggy.

Yesterday was the first time that I ever said "Crap. I'll have to ride the trainer; its too warm outside."

slowride454

Bought a Mongoose Vinson last night. Pictures coming soon. Can't wait for my first ride.

bruised

Congrats on the new wheels.....sweet looking bike!

Nick Bain

I just crunched the numbers going for the lightest wheelset and I would save 3lbs per wheel going carbon/tubless. I wonder what that translates to in the real world.

Hypno Toad

While vacationing last month, the wife and I rented Origin8 Crawlers:



She was hooked!

Went the to the Winter Bike Expo (Minneapolis) over the weekend and took a couple Ice Cream Trucks for a ride on the snow - yep, still fun on snow, just need some additional clothing. We plan to get his & hers soon, mostly likely go with a pair of the original Pugsley.

Question: We will need to drive these beasts from time-to-time, the car has a Yakima fork mount rack - reference: ForkLift | Yakima - Can I get an adapter for the fork mount? I can use a short nylon ratchet strap for the rear tires (I know the supplied strap is not long enough & I've used ratchet straps for other non-standard bikes like my daughter's Electra cruiser).

I've done some searching but mostly confused myself, so let me know if you're using a fork mount rack with your fattie. Thanks!

Hypno Toad

I'm gonna second this. I have a lot of friend in Minneapolis that commute on fatbikes; but they are also riding them on the trails on the weekends. As I just posted, I'm looking to get fatbikes for the wife and me, but for fun winter riding. I've used my old MTB with studs to commute for years - I've avoided spending the money on a fattie just to add a couple commuting days when the snow is too deep for the MTB, 'cause most fatbikes will hit the limit when snows gets past 6" of snow. However, since the wife wants to get into winter-bike for fun/fitness, I'm willing to make the plunge.

bruised

That would be a massive saving in fat bike world. It's hard to quantify it in any meaningful way, but people go to great lengths just to save a couple ounces on the wheels, so 3lbs would be huge.

Obviously it's down to the physics of setting a wheel in motion and overcoming the static inertia, which is considerable on a wheel with a 4 or 5" tire. The effort of keeping the thing turning isn't the issue, so the benefits of a lower wheel mass will be apparent on standing-starts, low speed acceleration and climbing hills.

Hypno Toad

I found an answer/solution to my question - Hurricane Components Cargo & Rack Accessories - Freewheel Bike Shop - Minneapolis - Twin Cities - St. Paul

bicyclelove

That's nice. But it's for a 135mm spaced fork. Mine is a 150. I've been looking and haven't found one yet for the wider spacing. I'm sure someone will make one soon. Or maybe that could be my million dollar idea!
Now I just have to beat everyone to the market.

intransit1217

'Twas the post noon of Christmas and the gifts all unwrapped
even the mice had gone down for a nap.
when what to my surprise, a green box did appear....

HOLY **** IT'S A 2015 MINNESOTA 2.O IN MY LIVING ROOM !

intransit1217

So my first "upgrade was a Kore riser bar and some ergon grips with bar ends. The kore turned out to be wider than the stocker and with the grips made it look like a moose ! And thus it was dubbed.

Question for you other f/b owners. Have you experienced diminishing returns on handlebar width? I worry that at some point I may be crashing through the woods and snag a branch with the bars. Clearly i can cut mine down. So much real estate I could carry a case of beer up there. Hmmmm.....