Fat bikes

rockmonkeysc

Unless you live in the arctic or on a beach what would be the reason for a fat bike?
They look like they must be heavy and really drag.

mike hunts alpine

I Imagine taking one dh would be fun \scary though, would spice up a normal trail ride aswell.

CitizenLee

I live on the coast and would happily have one to blast round the dunes, although I couldn't justify buying one myself.

If you live somewhere landlocked then they might not be the ideal bike.

I think they're meant to ride a lot better than how they look might suggest though.

MBUK 287 had a feature on them.

DanDax1990

Presumptions... People always presume.

Mickey Eye

I'm going to try some single track with mine soon, I do like the mechanical simplicity though, it's like having a very short travel mountain bike but with no shocks or bearings to maintain. And the traction is ungodly.

That said, I live in Norway and don't enjoy cross country skiing so it is really to get me into the great outdoors during the snow months. So I'm probably not the target of this question.

rockmonkeysc

I just realised I posted this in the wrong forum, my mistake.
I was just curious, they just look like they will be wrong for most things but what's most efficient isn't always most fun.

The Rookie

A few friends ride fat fronted while 2 have full fats, they give a really smooth ride, with some careful build the weight isn't too bad but they will always be heavy, I've had a quick spin and while not for me, the effortless roll over anything feel is quite addictive.

OK one ticks a lot of stereotype boxes all on one bike, fat front, 29er rear single speed on a Jones frame......he even used to have a beard!