Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
I don't think people think fat tires replace suspension. Who knows, I can only speak for myself. To me it just add a bit of cushion and float for certain terrain where traditional mtb tires bog down.
I've seen on bike forums (here and elsewwhere) where people inquire about fat bikes because they say they can't afford a FS bike and they "think" that fat tires will be just as a good as a FS bike. Granted you get let a "cush" on bumpy terrain "if" you lower the tire pressure enough, but fat tires have no rebound or dampening characteristics like FS.