The fat-tyre thread

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Gobi
Gobi
Apr 2017
6:04pm, 16 Apr 2017
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Gobi
I have one MTB and one only - a fat bike will appear if I live in Canada or the arctic but not before.

Did just shy of 2hrs today and given I'm only just getting back on the bike again very surprised with how smooth I was.
Dave.O
Dave.O
Apr 2017
7:06pm, 16 Apr 2017
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Dave.O
Can't see the point of fat bikes unless you ride on sand or snow.
Jubear
Jubear
Apr 2017
7:15pm, 16 Apr 2017
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Jubear
They *are* an acquired taste - and not being evangelical, I really don't mind whether you acquire it or not 😊

For me the point is... that they are incredibly forgiving and flattering: you don't need any skill to ride one off road, no finesse and no need to pick a line 😜The grip and sure-footedness takes care of all that. Although I often think good legs would be useful...
megster
megster
Apr 2017
7:31pm, 16 Apr 2017
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megster
Horses for courses I s'pose. First go riding one today and that was all it took - I'm hooked.
All I have to compare it to is my hardtail, which I love. It's unforgiving, and requires me to be 'on it' all the time. But I do love riding it.

The FAT is completely different, it took the 'worry factor' away from MTBing allowing me to relax (well, not on the uphills) and just enjoy cruising down the trails. It's not better or worse than the hardtail - just different; and I really hope Mr Jubear lets me borrow it again ;)
Dave.O
Dave.O
Apr 2017
8:17pm, 16 Apr 2017
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Dave.O
Well, as long as you are having fun :)
megster
megster
Apr 2017
8:27pm, 16 Apr 2017
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megster
It's the only rule ;)
*Anj*
*Anj*
Apr 2017
4:17pm, 22 Apr 2017
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*Anj*
Local trail ride today. Stunning woodland
cathrobinson
cathrobinson
Apr 2017
5:10pm, 22 Apr 2017
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cathrobinson
Gorgeous trails...
GregP
GregP
Apr 2017
5:52pm, 22 Apr 2017
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GregP
Suet :)
Gobi
Gobi
Apr 2017
6:23pm, 22 Apr 2017
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Gobi
best part of 2 hrs at Cannock chase today

Final tamed the Evil Slab which actually put me out injured last year :¬)

About This Thread

Maintained by cathrobinson
Since the last appearance of Kaph, some time ago... there are now three wheel sizes, and now new plus (+) tyres for the even more adventurous!

26 / 27.5 (650b) / 29 / 27.5+ (650b+) / 29+ / fat
whatever you ride, enjoy it :)

Gravel also welcome :)

Also, is 26 dead yet?

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