Uh Oh! I bought a fat bike!
06-15-16, 09:33 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Uh Oh! I bought a fat bike!
So I'm a roadie, right? Miles on the road is what I'm all about. Never had the slightest interest in Mountain biking. But 6 months or so ago I was watching some guy having a blast on the beach in the snow on a fat bike. My interest was piqued, and I did some research...long story short, I just bought a fat bike! I've also convinced my girlfriend to get one for herself and the boys so we can ride together. She's too nervous a person to ride on the road, and thinks mountain bikes are "too dangerous". I convinced her that fat bikes are slower, and therefore safer...
Now, for the most part, I only wanted a fat bike for winter, and to take the occasional ramble on the beach, but I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, it will get more use than that.
I pick it up tomorrow!
Now, for the most part, I only wanted a fat bike for winter, and to take the occasional ramble on the beach, but I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, it will get more use than that.
I pick it up tomorrow!
06-16-16, 12:37 AM
#2
Me duelen las nalgas
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 13,516
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4559 Post(s)
Liked 2,802 Times
in
1,800 Posts
Check out Old Man, Fat Bike on YouTube. It's a hoot. Kinda makes me want one.
His first video is mostly doing wheelies on flat gravel, but he quickly begins to develop his own style and branding, including some funny intros and blooper reels.
His first video is mostly doing wheelies on flat gravel, but he quickly begins to develop his own style and branding, including some funny intros and blooper reels.
06-16-16, 05:58 AM
#3
Life is good
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Posts: 18,209
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 522 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
What fat bike did you get?
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-16-16, 07:30 AM
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 564
Bikes: 1976 Raleigh,2015 Bianchi Intenso, 2012 Specialized Secteur.
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 48 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
I love my fat bike. I'm certain you're going to enjoy yours, they really are fun to ride.
06-16-16, 09:38 AM
#5
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I got a Scott Big Jon. I was researching fat bikes, and was thinking I'd go the BD route, but then I read about the Big Jon, and it seemed like the best bang for the buck for something I could find in a store, and also got really good reviews for handling. Scott has sold out the model year in mediums, so I was despairing Of finding one at all. Then I saw new one on eBay for $600 under list and it turned out the store selling it was pretty local to me, so I saved on shipping and tax, too! I'm going good to go pick it up today, and I can't wait!
The GF and boys are going to get BD fat bikes.
The GF and boys are going to get BD fat bikes.
06-16-16, 11:25 AM
#6
Senior Member
I got a Framed Minnesota Fat bike in Feb. Although I prefer road at my age I have a blast on the fat bike in the snow, on the trails and my favorite on the beach. yes I know the salt will eat it up on the beach but I rinse it well and am used to dealing with corrosion from the salt. My wife thought I was a complete idiot until.........she rode it. Says it reminds her of the big old Cutlass I used to drive just plods smoothly along.
All it does is put a big smile on my face as its just plane fun!
All it does is put a big smile on my face as its just plane fun!
06-16-16, 09:59 PM
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
06-16-16, 10:05 PM
#9
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I got a Framed Minnesota Fat bike in Feb. Although I prefer road at my age I have a blast on the fat bike in the snow, on the trails and my favorite on the beach. yes I know the salt will eat it up on the beach but I rinse it well and am used to dealing with corrosion from the salt. My wife thought I was a complete idiot until.........she rode it. Says it reminds her of the big old Cutlass I used to drive just plods smoothly along.
All it does is put a big smile on my face as its just plane fun!
All it does is put a big smile on my face as its just plane fun!
It was raining for most of the day, anyway, so I wasn't going to get any decent time on my bike. Perfect day to get a new bike set up!
06-17-16, 11:18 AM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 8,951
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 14 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
12 Posts
Check out Old Man, Fat Bike on YouTube. It's a hoot...
06-17-16, 11:35 AM
#11
meh
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Hopkins, MN
Posts: 4,702
Bikes: 23 Cutthroat, 21 CoMotion Java; 21 Bianchi Infinito; 15 Surly Pugsley; 11 Globe Daily; 09 Kona Dew Drop; 96 Mondonico
Mentioned: 22 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1110 Post(s)
Liked 1,012 Times
in
518 Posts
So I'm a roadie, right? Miles on the road is what I'm all about. Never had the slightest interest in Mountain biking. But 6 months or so ago I was watching some guy having a blast on the beach in the snow on a fat bike. My interest was piqued, and I did some research...long story short, I just bought a fat bike! I've also convinced my girlfriend to get one for herself and the boys so we can ride together. She's too nervous a person to ride on the road, and thinks mountain bikes are "too dangerous". I convinced her that fat bikes are slower, and therefore safer...
Now, for the most part, I only wanted a fat bike for winter, and to take the occasional ramble on the beach, but I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, it will get more use than that.
I pick it up tomorrow!
Now, for the most part, I only wanted a fat bike for winter, and to take the occasional ramble on the beach, but I'm thinking that maybe, just maybe, it will get more use than that.
I pick it up tomorrow!
06-17-16, 01:11 PM
#12
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Northwest Georgia
Posts: 14,779
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Mentioned: 235 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6844 Post(s)
Liked 736 Times
in
469 Posts
Please stop showing pictures of snow. It's really freaking me out.
06-17-16, 01:35 PM
#13
Senior Member
I bought a fatbike last fall and rode it all winter. Rode on the beach until the snow came then road it on all the (now) snowmobile trails that used to be bike trails. Had a blast. Unexpected benefit was much improved conditioning when I got the road bike out in the spring.
J.
J.
06-18-16, 07:50 AM
#14
Junior Member
I have a fat bike and just enjoy riding around my neighborhood. Get a lot of compliments.
06-18-16, 08:50 AM
#15
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I'm glad to see I'm not alone in my blasphemy!
06-18-16, 05:27 PM
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,719
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 258 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
06-18-16, 06:17 PM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 1,883
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 263 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 9 Times
in
8 Posts
They are fun but sure are heavy on the hills. With the winter we had, I never even had mine out.
Couple of years ago
Couple of years ago
