Last year, I rode 3300 of my nearly 5000 miles on my fat bike last year...all with a big goofy smile on my face. This year, I've ridden my fat bike for nearly all of the 1850 miles so far this year in 2021...and I'm not really looking back. Comfort, fun and the ability to explore has really reignited my joy of riding. I'm no longer a speed-stats guy anymore...it's about the miles of smiles while exploring side trails that are new to me that I've been riding past on my other bikes for more than two decades. Such a blast!
I agree with you! I haven’t gone back to riding “skinny” bikes since i started fat biking. For me, the traction in both climbing and braking, the stability on sketchy terrain and downhills is awesome, they’re perfect for me year round. Now I find more people riding ebikes than “acoustic” bikes, call me old fashioned, but I don’t think its a good thing.
Agree on all you mentioned in the capability and traction. My ICT is an epic climber and I have really put it to the test! I have no interest in e-bikes now, but do have an open mind with them as I think they have a place. Hopefully trail managers and manufacturers work together to keep them appropriate for the trails people use them on!
I totally agree with you, {{3}}! Fat bikes are truly amazing with their exceptional traction, stability, and versatility. But you know what? I recently stumbled upon a new crowdfunding project called freebeat Morph 2-in-1 e-Bike, and it seems to have some outstanding features that might interest you. One of the most impressive features is that you can actually charge the bike when you're using it indoors! Imagine the convenience of recharging your e-bike during your indoor fitness sessions. It's an innovative approach that combines indoor fitness and outdoor exploration like never before. The Morph eBike not only enhances your riding experience but also allows you to make a positive impact on the environment. Pretty cool, right?
"Skinny bikes", nice name. So true. I can't imagine to ride an slim light unstable bike again. I have since two years a E-Fatbike. Living in an hot desert area, I use the motor only if I need a break without stoping to ride. Or if the sand gets too deep to pedal through it. Most time riding in the city, there is no need for a bell, the sound from the tires is enough to make pedestrians aware of me.
Great video, I start riding fat bikes about 7 years go, and I will never go back to ride regular bikes, fat bikes are good to do it all, I presently own 4 fat bikes Trek, specialized, Giant, Norco, I ride every day summer and winter, life is good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been touring on a Raleigh 27 speed fat bike 8 months a year since August 2019. Ridden almost 40k miles all over N. America. Best bike I've ever toured on and I've been touring 42 years since September 1982.
Great video as always! My girlfriend and I bought Surly Wednesdays last fall for winter riding, but never stopped riding them when the weather got warm. They're just so much fun! It's like riding on a Tonka truck.
Thanks for the compliment! Pavement riding is the one thing I avoid on a fat bike, but I actually avoid it in general and am lucky I can stick to dirt/gravel roads nearby. A fat bike can ride pavement though, even be adapted to it with slicks or low rolling resistance tires. Bombing down Mt Evans (a 14k foot peak paved to the top) was one of the best experiences I’ve had on a fat bike, all paved! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for your feedback and information, I'm on my 2nd fatbike , my first was a disaster it was a Mongoose beast from Walmart, single speed with coaster brake, like I said, it was a disaster, 3 years later I found a much better bike in my price range, it's got 7 speed with dual disc brake, I love it and I'm planning to keep it for as long as I can ride, I'm 61 and I need to keep active and riding is my favorite way to do it. But I've been a fan of fatbikes since they first came out I'm in downtown Toronto Canada and I've got lots of places to ride
I've been trying to convince someone to put a regular size 29" wheel and shock in the front of their fatbike frame, so you can roll and steer with less resistance. Fat tires offer a good 2" of instant compliance with maximum sprung weight and unlimited dampening, perfect for protecting a lighter, less robust carbon hardtail frame, and prevents the derailleur from bouncing all over the place like it does on a fs swing arm. You really do need front suspension, and a fat tire does the job, but it's just so impendent, especially because the pressure must be lower to prevent bouncing due to lack of weight on the front. FatTail.
...just get the tire pressure right! - if you do it's a really amazing experience for all the reasons you described. I also feel so much more confident on any trail/terrain condition, easily the most secure feeling for whatever you're doing...you just focus more on being outdoors and on the trail!...as you said so well, FUN!! thx
I so agree with all of your points. My husband and I got our fat bikes late last summer and have ridden them all winter, spring and now this summer. Really very versatile and fun ! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!! Yeah it’s too bad a lot of people think they are not made for more than snow, hopefully more people will try one in the summer and see!
I have to agree on all points. I've been into riding bicycle since I learned when I was all of maybe 6 yrs old, and now I'm pushing 43, and I would still rather ride than drive or anything else. This last July, I couldn't say no to crazy good buy of a 2021 Borealis Flume (my first fat bike.) I can't even begin to describe how much more I love this bike than any other bike that I have ever owned. I'm also constantly getting talked to about it by strangers I come across. I currently live in a fair sized city and use it as my daily workhorse. When I'm out riding, I've had no issues at all with other fat bike riders joining me for a bit and just randomly BS'ing with me about our bikes and whatever else we feel appropriate to talk about it. It's amazing! Best dang thing I ever did was buy a fat bike!
I will also add, that my only quirk with my Borealis, is the lack of mounting points on the carbon fork. I'd like to put a rack in the front, as to increase abilities of cargo with it. But, that willl either require a lot of money for a different fork, or some VERY slick ingenuity, as it tapers down to the axle and has zero through holes or bosses for mounting on it. Otherwise, I absolutely LOVE my bike.
I own a Flume as well, great bike! And yes, not only is fat biking a blast but it really does cause people to ask questions and want to know more. Keep it up!
Just bought a salsa beargrease NX1, it is by far the most fun you can have on a bike. My friend got me into it, letting me ride his specialized spare, I love the stability, ease of handling, and confidence to tackle most any terrain with less concern of crashing.
I had a PUGs years ago and sold it, regretted it ever since. Most of my riding is on the Surly LHT these days but I'm toying with a Wednesday as my go-to for off-road adventures which I've been missing these days. The LHT handles rail trails and gravel well enough but single track ain't it's thing. Might even try my hand at some occasional winter riding if the conditions are right. I do remember the "fun factor" when I had the PUGS and I miss that insane tire rumble.
Yeah, the Pugs is a fun and durable bike, too bad they stopped making it. I have good experience on the Wednesday, and it's probably the closest thing to the Pugs Surly makes now, and is fairly reasonably priced. Its a good no frills do it all fat bike.
I rode a hardtail for almost a year and then decided to get a fatty for commuting to work. The fatty made me fall in love all over again with cycling. I agree with you how I can average 16mph on a flat, paved trail without much struggle. Some of the normies look shocked as I overtake them.
I have a Polaris and Mongroose Fat tire single speed bikes and one 7 speed Fat tire bike. I just took down my 7 speed Fat tire bike today from it's bike rack. I have owned my 7 speed bike for 8 years but I have only ridden it 3 times because I prefer riding my Polaris single speed the best. My Mongoose single speed is okay but it isn't my go to bike.
I have crazy-looking legs from riding a fatbike due to the extra weight compared to a MTB's weight. And people that look at me are surprised how fast I can paddle on it.
I have two fat bikes, Cannondale Fat Caad 2 and Trek Farley. Love them both and ride them all year round. So much fun. Agree with the attention is attracts, everyone loves a fat bike 🥰
Fatbikes are the best all purpose bike made. They are a blast to ride. if you have never ridden one. test ride one and see what you think. I own and ride a Borealis Crestone Carbon fiber Fatbike with carbon fiber rigid fork that was made in Colorado Springs by Borealis. It accelerates very fast, very light and very comfortable to ride and I ride it in an effort to get into shape and It seems effortless to pedal and ride.
You answered 1 question I couldnt find an answer to, so thank you. Now I know I can downsize the tires for summer months should I want to. Looking for my 1st fat bike, my 29er devinci hardtail is a beast but I admit I miss riding a 26 rigid bike.
Glad you found the info useful, and thanks for watching. I think you’ll find a fat bike a lot of fun and surprisingly capable, speaking as someone who was on hardtail and FS mountain bikes before getting a fat bike.
14 years now on Fatbikes and I admit to having no interest or need for other bike options now, the 29+ concept back in 2014 was a deal clincher for myself giving 2 bikes in one, Just Subscribed and looking forward to looking at your films!, cheers Bruce
Great video!!! On point as usual and especially with #5 they are so FUN and I always get compliments on the Grape Ape. Almost every ride I hear kids say I like your bike and adults always ask about the details and if they are harder to ride. I am always suggesting them. if I had to have just one bike. It would be a Fat Tire Surly to do all the things I like to do Snow, sand, single track, gravel, bike pack and even road. Man the bike on beach is awesome 😍😂😂
Oh one small down side but also kinda fun. Just got back from a ride with 20+ mph winds off the Lake and when they hit you from the side you can feel them grab that fat tire especially up front and pull ya, but even that makes me smile 😀
@@DirtEveryWeekend Yeah definitely some side profile to grab! Unlike a high profile road bike wheelset the fat bike is much more stable in cross winds!
Very nice. I have an electric one but I like any bike pretty much depends but anyway i wish it had Handel bars like the ones you show here that’s what me regular mtb has too but it would be a real pain to try and change it because of the electric controls it seems like but it’s still not bad either it preforms like I need it too and it it’s more I like how it adds to the look of it at that point i guess that and I’m used to it from riding my mtb all the time. It gives that good handling I like. I’m glad I went with electric for the fat one though although I’d also like a regular fat bike but just gives it more capabilities and speed as well in certain situations. I still end up working up a monster sweat because I always,ost always pedal anyway lots of times as hard as I would on any bike but it just adds performance basically I love it.
Definitely not the most efficient on good pavement, but in poor pavement or bad weather, they would be safer. The tire volume is also great for comfort, durability, and it’s very stable too.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend Could be viable. I had a similar commute with a shorter paved part for my summer job and it was testing my mental strength on my city bike with broken hub gearing right after rain.
Thanks for the info, I'm currently having a Bridge Club and considering building Karate Monkey/ Wednesday/ ICT as an ultimate off-road/ all terrain long term adventure bike...Could you share some thoughts about these frame (Karate Monkey/ Wednesday/ ICT) ?
@@lekhacchaulong I’ve never ridden the Karate Monkey, but it’s definitely a pure mountain bike, but has options for bikepacking. The ICT is definitely geared to more extreme conditions due to the huge tires, I would say the Wed splits the difference between those first two bikes. It will depend on your expected terrain. If it is mostly pavement/gravel/trail then the KM would likely be best. If you expect more extreme back country terrain, including snow, the ICT will be best. Again if you want something more do it all, lighter than the ICT but still can do some winter snow, the Wed fits best.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend thanks for the info, since I live in the tropical country so ICT might be overkill and Wed is suspension corrected so I would consider KM / Wed or Krampus :)
So true I get 10 times more comments on my fat bike than any other mountain bike, might help iv got my granddaughter on the suicide seat up front, I bike in Oz and not much snow here but it’s here but down south and certainly not as much as ye guys, my fat bike is trail but especially sand, I absolutely love the bike and will never be without a fat bike
I don’t have any experience with studs here in Colorado, but studded tires are the ultimate in traction, especially for icy conditions. You would want to avoid pavement with them though. In some areas up north where they have ice road/trails they are essential.
Could you please advise which is a good fat bike? My choices were Ontrack, Sturdy, NinetyOne or Hydra. Your experience and suggestions will be great help.
Tough call. I’m guessing you are outside North America? Those aren’t brands I am really familiar with here in the USA. I also don’t know your budget. I would say but the best bike you can, that is actually available. Get an Aluminum frame if you can, and the more name brands parts on the drivetrain and the tires the better. If you can see and ride it first, even better!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend just picked up Northrock fat bike from Costco, i think it is same as Argus Sport 26 with regular disk break, but much cheaper! Maybe you can check out the Northrock brand ! I think Giant makes them!
Exactly, the large tire volume gives great traction and on the rigid bike it does have the affect of suspension, without the complexity and cost of a full suspension bike.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend Sounds like a very cost effective but solid alternative. And that efficiency loss is not bad when you want to use more energy anyway.
This will be variable based on you, and the bike. Generally speaking, you want you seat height to be such that your leg is not locked out at the bottom of the pedal stroke. One reasonable general tip is to set the seat height so that when your heal is in the pedal the leg is straight, this is usually a good ball park, but everyone is a little different.
@@your_highn3zzfabito398 when seated and at bottom of pedal stroke you should have a slight bend in your knee, I hesitate to say how much. If your hips tilt back and forth significantly as you pedal it’s probably too high.
Just bought a used ICT based on your recommendations. I am not new to bikes, but when it came, it arrived with a rubber gasket/sleeve and a hard cardboard tube inside the seat tube. Is this needed for internal dropper routing, or was it included to protect the top of the seat tube? Thanks for the help.
Huh, can’t say for sure as mine was built up by the bike shop for me. But seems it was probably a protection piece. I have a dropper on mine now and it involved none of that. Still love my ICT, so hope you enjoy it!
I have never ridden or seen one in person, but looking at them on their website they seem like good solid fat bikes, especially the 3 which has similar components to many others out there. Personally for that $1500 price range I would start looking at the Borealis Flume, which I own and is fantastic.
Great video. I have a bunch of bikes but I’ve only been using my fat tire bike in the winter because it has studded tires. Any thoughts on using studded tires for mountain biking during the other 3 seasons?
I haven’t used studded tires on any of my fat bikes yet, not really something we need much where I ride in winter. I suspect they would be really grippy in most other non paved conditions, but might be a risk of losing studs of you were really carrying some speed and cornering in the dirt. Thanks for watching!
Yes the studs would be very noisy also. I have studded narwhal tires on my Farley 7 in the winter and swap them out for some 3.8" Maxxis minions in the summer. Both tubless.
Generally speaking yes, as my Surly ICT is about 35lbs as ridden in this video. But, aluminum and especially carbon version can be much closer, or even lighter than many MTB’s! My aluminum full suspension bike with 27.5” wheels is still 32-33lbs, so not too fat off the ICT.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend ic. No worries, its just a lot of kids get misleaded, I just came from a heated debate on a mtb forum, those kid yelling a rigid is a hardtail, no matter how i explain it
@@lovesecret0119 Yeah, there is no argument to be had IMO, FS/hardtail/rigid mean specific things. Unfortunately UA-cam search works in bizarre ways, probably influenced by some of the same people you were debating.
People who dis fat bikes don't understand the spirit of them. They weren't originally built for speed and nobody cared. They were unapologetic about being laid back adventure bikes. The "Moonlander" had to be the best fat bike name ever. No doubt that name was retired because it denoted slowness among the "evolving" fat bike community.
Yep! I will say, some of them are surprisingly quick so even that isn’t a guaranteed compromise. So capable!!! And yeah they always have the coolest names!😂😂
I can’t bring my fat tire bike anywhere. If I’m riding fat bike, I need my battery on it. I get tired too quickly often times I have to call my wife to come pick me up. E-bike is so much better!
After recently testing the Borealis Keystone electrified fat bike, I can say they definitely have their merits and are fun. But I still really enjoy riding my traditional fat bikes, and have done a lot of big rides on them!
Not what people owning them are saying now in 2024 now its all regrets and the ads if in snow etc just not true and thats what sold them on them etc now all selling! someone upload a video about it last week on here " my regrets buying a fat bike" for sale tbh i can see both side nut don't believe its more comfortable than fully dialed fox suspension just dont believe that plus yet to see a good looking smart one in 2024 there not for me
Americans are calling a bike without motor "accoustic bike"? Interesting! In Germany we call it "Bio bike"! "Bio" is a term used for healthy and sustainable food and/or items. Whats the explanation for "accoustic"!
Last year, I rode 3300 of my nearly 5000 miles on my fat bike last year...all with a big goofy smile on my face. This year, I've ridden my fat bike for nearly all of the 1850 miles so far this year in 2021...and I'm not really looking back. Comfort, fun and the ability to explore has really reignited my joy of riding. I'm no longer a speed-stats guy anymore...it's about the miles of smiles while exploring side trails that are new to me that I've been riding past on my other bikes for more than two decades. Such a blast!
Absolutely agree! I don’t set new Strava PR’s anymore as many were set on quicker bikes, but I enjoy the rides so much more!!
I agree with you! I haven’t gone back to riding “skinny” bikes since i started fat biking. For me, the traction in both climbing and braking, the stability on sketchy terrain and downhills is awesome, they’re perfect for me year round. Now I find more people riding ebikes than “acoustic” bikes, call me old fashioned, but I don’t think its a good thing.
Totally agree !
Agree on all you mentioned in the capability and traction. My ICT is an epic climber and I have really put it to the test! I have no interest in e-bikes now, but do have an open mind with them as I think they have a place. Hopefully trail managers and manufacturers work together to keep them appropriate for the trails people use them on!
I totally agree with you, {{3}}! Fat bikes are truly amazing with their exceptional traction, stability, and versatility. But you know what? I recently stumbled upon a new crowdfunding project called freebeat Morph 2-in-1 e-Bike, and it seems to have some outstanding features that might interest you. One of the most impressive features is that you can actually charge the bike when you're using it indoors! Imagine the convenience of recharging your e-bike during your indoor fitness sessions. It's an innovative approach that combines indoor fitness and outdoor exploration like never before. The Morph eBike not only enhances your riding experience but also allows you to make a positive impact on the environment. Pretty cool, right?
"Skinny bikes", nice name. So true. I can't imagine to ride an slim light unstable bike again. I have since two years a E-Fatbike.
Living in an hot desert area, I use the motor only if I need a break without stoping to ride. Or if the sand gets too deep to pedal through it.
Most time riding in the city, there is no need for a bell, the sound from the tires is enough to make pedestrians aware of me.
Fatbikes is the only option for me, when it comes to mtb. Been riding for 30 years, and will never own a regular mtb again ;)
Yeah my full suspension collects dust, I should just sell it but tough to let bikes go!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend i7uullllllppp0pppp0ppa
Riding experience in a fat bike...is simply heaven
Fat Bikes are the best friend.I just love the tyres of fat Bikes!!!!
Great video, I start riding fat bikes about 7 years go, and I will never go back to ride regular bikes, fat bikes are good to do it all, I presently own 4 fat bikes Trek, specialized, Giant, Norco, I ride every day summer and winter, life is good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yep they really are a blast!!
I've been touring on a Raleigh 27 speed fat bike 8 months a year since August 2019. Ridden almost 40k miles all over N. America. Best bike I've ever toured on and I've been touring 42 years since September 1982.
Awesome! That’s one I am not familiar with!
I love fatbikes!
Me tooooooo!😂 thanks for watching!!
Great video as always! My girlfriend and I bought Surly Wednesdays last fall for winter riding, but never stopped riding them when the weather got warm. They're just so much fun! It's like riding on a Tonka truck.
Totally agree, highest fun factor of any bike IMO, and more capable than most people think! Thanks for watching!!
Great presentation; well thought out; I agree with all your points. Personally, I ride my fat bike all year round, even on pavements.
Thanks for the compliment! Pavement riding is the one thing I avoid on a fat bike, but I actually avoid it in general and am lucky I can stick to dirt/gravel roads nearby. A fat bike can ride pavement though, even be adapted to it with slicks or low rolling resistance tires. Bombing down Mt Evans (a 14k foot peak paved to the top) was one of the best experiences I’ve had on a fat bike, all paved! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for your feedback and information, I'm on my 2nd fatbike , my first was a disaster it was a Mongoose beast from Walmart, single speed with coaster brake, like I said, it was a disaster, 3 years later I found a much better bike in my price range, it's got 7 speed with dual disc brake, I love it and I'm planning to keep it for as long as I can ride, I'm 61 and I need to keep active and riding is my favorite way to do it.
But I've been a fan of fatbikes since they first came out
I'm in downtown Toronto Canada and I've got lots of places to ride
Awesome! Thanks for watching! I inherited a Mongoose fatbike and yeahs it’s not great
I've been trying to convince someone to put a regular size 29" wheel and shock in the front of their fatbike frame, so you can roll and steer with less resistance. Fat tires offer a good 2" of instant compliance with maximum sprung weight and unlimited dampening, perfect for protecting a lighter, less robust carbon hardtail frame, and prevents the derailleur from bouncing all over the place like it does on a fs swing arm. You really do need front suspension, and a fat tire does the job, but it's just so impendent, especially because the pressure must be lower to prevent bouncing due to lack of weight on the front. FatTail.
None of my other bikes are such a conversation starter and creates so many smiles
Totally agree!! Non-bike people are fascinated by them.
...just get the tire pressure right! - if you do it's a really amazing experience for all the reasons you described. I also feel so much more confident on any trail/terrain condition, easily the most secure feeling for whatever you're doing...you just focus more on being outdoors and on the trail!...as you said so well, FUN!! thx
Agreed, tire pressure is more important than on other bikes, but get it right for the application and they really perform! Thanks for watching!
It's almost impossible not to smile riding a fat bike! Nice video highlighting how awesome fat bikes are for riding all year.
Right!? Thanks for stopping by!!
Im sure admiring your collection. I own one fat tire and i do enjoy riding it year round !!!!
Keep racking up the miles!
I so agree with all of your points. My husband and I got our fat bikes late last summer and have ridden them all winter, spring and now this summer. Really very versatile and fun ! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!! Yeah it’s too bad a lot of people think they are not made for more than snow, hopefully more people will try one in the summer and see!
I love the folk design @3:30. Its number one in my opionioin
That’s the Salsa Beargrease, great bike!!
I have to agree on all points. I've been into riding bicycle since I learned when I was all of maybe 6 yrs old, and now I'm pushing 43, and I would still rather ride than drive or anything else.
This last July, I couldn't say no to crazy good buy of a 2021 Borealis Flume (my first fat bike.) I can't even begin to describe how much more I love this bike than any other bike that I have ever owned. I'm also constantly getting talked to about it by strangers I come across. I currently live in a fair sized city and use it as my daily workhorse. When I'm out riding, I've had no issues at all with other fat bike riders joining me for a bit and just randomly BS'ing with me about our bikes and whatever else we feel appropriate to talk about it. It's amazing! Best dang thing I ever did was buy a fat bike!
I will also add, that my only quirk with my Borealis, is the lack of mounting points on the carbon fork. I'd like to put a rack in the front, as to increase abilities of cargo with it. But, that willl either require a lot of money for a different fork, or some VERY slick ingenuity, as it tapers down to the axle and has zero through holes or bosses for mounting on it.
Otherwise, I absolutely LOVE my bike.
I own a Flume as well, great bike! And yes, not only is fat biking a blast but it really does cause people to ask questions and want to know more. Keep it up!
Just bought a salsa beargrease NX1, it is by far the most fun you can have on a bike. My friend got me into it, letting me ride his specialized spare, I love the stability, ease of handling, and confidence to tackle most any terrain with less concern of crashing.
Absolutely, totally agree! Congrats on the Beargrease, awesome bike for sure!
I had a PUGs years ago and sold it, regretted it ever since. Most of my riding is on the Surly LHT these days but I'm toying with a Wednesday as my go-to for off-road adventures which I've been missing these days. The LHT handles rail trails and gravel well enough but single track ain't it's thing. Might even try my hand at some occasional winter riding if the conditions are right.
I do remember the "fun factor" when I had the PUGS and I miss that insane tire rumble.
Yeah, the Pugs is a fun and durable bike, too bad they stopped making it. I have good experience on the Wednesday, and it's probably the closest thing to the Pugs Surly makes now, and is fairly reasonably priced. Its a good no frills do it all fat bike.
I rode a hardtail for almost a year and then decided to get a fatty for commuting to work. The fatty made me fall in love all over again with cycling. I agree with you how I can average 16mph on a flat, paved trail without much struggle. Some of the normies look shocked as I overtake them.
Yep, fat bike is hard to beat considering the versatility, capability, and just plain fun! And yes, they can be surprisingly quick!
I have a Polaris and Mongroose Fat tire single speed bikes and one 7 speed Fat tire bike. I just took down my 7 speed Fat tire bike today from it's bike rack. I have owned my 7 speed bike for 8 years but I have only ridden it 3 times because I prefer riding my Polaris single speed the best. My Mongoose single speed is okay but it isn't my go to bike.
I may try a single speed project at some point.
I have crazy-looking legs from riding a fatbike due to the extra weight compared to a MTB's weight. And people that look at me are surprised how fast I can paddle on it.
Yeah pushing around a fatbike with a wider bottom bracket definitely hits the muscles in a different way!
I have two fat bikes, Cannondale Fat Caad 2 and Trek Farley. Love them both and ride them all year round. So much fun. Agree with the attention is attracts, everyone loves a fat bike 🥰
They are so much fun!!
Fatbikes are the best all purpose bike made. They are a blast to ride. if you have never ridden one. test ride one and see what you think. I own and ride a Borealis Crestone Carbon fiber Fatbike with carbon fiber rigid fork that was made in Colorado Springs by Borealis. It accelerates very fast, very light and very comfortable to ride and I ride it in an effort to get into shape and It seems effortless to pedal and ride.
That was a great video on the five reasons very interesting keep up the good work be waiting for you next one
Thanks for watching!!
That Pug OPS is the best color way ever used.
Yeah it is super cool!
Building a SN04 ICAN full sus fat bike right now. Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks for watching! I have only heard good things about those ICAN bikes and wheels.
You answered 1 question I couldnt find an answer to, so thank you. Now I know I can downsize the tires for summer months should I want to. Looking for my 1st fat bike, my 29er devinci hardtail is a beast but I admit I miss riding a 26 rigid bike.
Glad you found the info useful, and thanks for watching. I think you’ll find a fat bike a lot of fun and surprisingly capable, speaking as someone who was on hardtail and FS mountain bikes before getting a fat bike.
14 years now on Fatbikes and I admit to having no interest or need for other bike options now, the 29+ concept back in 2014 was a deal clincher for myself giving 2 bikes in one, Just Subscribed and looking forward to looking at your films!, cheers Bruce
Thanks for watching Bruce! I’ll never be the fastest person out on the trails on a fat bike, but I’ll be having the most fun!
I love my fatbike but I have a lot of trouble getting the 26' x 4.6 tires that I need.
@@sebastianzorrilla7491 I haven’t checked recently but try the Terrene 26x4.6 Cake Eaters, very good all rounders
Great video very informative cheers 👍from Scotland 🏴🏴
Thanks for watching!
I love my fat bike but hard to find parts.
I have been looking for a quick Release Skewer for the rear and a rear hud for a year and a half.
Yeah still tough times, getting better I think.
Great video!!! On point as usual and especially with #5 they are so FUN and I always get compliments on the Grape Ape. Almost every ride I hear kids say I like your bike and adults always ask about the details and if they are harder to ride. I am always suggesting them. if I had to have just one bike. It would be a Fat Tire Surly to do all the things I like to do Snow, sand, single track, gravel, bike pack and even road. Man the bike on beach is awesome 😍😂😂
Yep to all this!!
Oh one small down side but also kinda fun. Just got back from a ride with 20+ mph winds off the Lake and when they hit you from the side you can feel them grab that fat tire especially up front and pull ya, but even that makes me smile 😀
@@DirtEveryWeekend Yeah definitely some side profile to grab! Unlike a high profile road bike wheelset the fat bike is much more stable in cross winds!
I will watch any of your fatbike videos. I just recently turned my bike into a police fatbike.
It might not be the fastest option but it will follow perps anywhere!😂
Very nice. I have an electric one but I like any bike pretty much depends but anyway i wish it had Handel bars like the ones you show here that’s what me regular mtb has too but it would be a real pain to try and change it because of the electric controls it seems like but it’s still not bad either it preforms like I need it too and it it’s more I like how it adds to the look of it at that point i guess that and I’m used to it from riding my mtb all the time. It gives that good handling I like. I’m glad I went with electric for the fat one though although I’d also like a regular fat bike but just gives it more capabilities and speed as well in certain situations. I still end up working up a monster sweat because I always,ost always pedal anyway lots of times as hard as I would on any bike but it just adds performance basically I love it.
I would like an electric fat bike at some point, definitely can see the benefits!
What is the best fat bike fenders you’ve found for 27.5” x 4.5” wheels?
Honestly it’s not something I have tested myself. I would try to get some opinions from some of the fat bike user groups on Facebook or Reddit.
Nice video ! thanks for sharing, really enjoyed it! have a nice day my friend
Thank you!!
I use the fat bike as a bike that dose evrifing for info it is a Pegeas Cutezatorul Ev
I love your passion friend!
Thanks, much appreciated! And thank you for watching!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend 👍🍻
How would these be on commutes with a 40/60 split of bad unpaved road and paved road? The paved part has little elevation but the unpaved quite a bit.
Definitely not the most efficient on good pavement, but in poor pavement or bad weather, they would be safer. The tire volume is also great for comfort, durability, and it’s very stable too.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend Could be viable. I had a similar commute with a shorter paved part for my summer job and it was testing my mental strength on my city bike with broken hub gearing right after rain.
Thanks for the info, I'm currently having a Bridge Club and considering building Karate Monkey/ Wednesday/ ICT as an ultimate off-road/ all terrain long term adventure bike...Could you share some thoughts about these frame (Karate Monkey/ Wednesday/ ICT) ?
@@lekhacchaulong I’ve never ridden the Karate Monkey, but it’s definitely a pure mountain bike, but has options for bikepacking. The ICT is definitely geared to more extreme conditions due to the huge tires, I would say the Wed splits the difference between those first two bikes. It will depend on your expected terrain. If it is mostly pavement/gravel/trail then the KM would likely be best. If you expect more extreme back country terrain, including snow, the ICT will be best. Again if you want something more do it all, lighter than the ICT but still can do some winter snow, the Wed fits best.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend thanks for the info, since I live in the tropical country so ICT might be overkill and Wed is suspension corrected so I would consider KM / Wed or Krampus :)
@@lekhacchaulong I love 29+ so the Krampus is the Surly bike I would still like to own.
Do they have good top end speed, are they geared slow or can u get up some good speed on pavement...like a mountain bike
So true I get 10 times more comments on my fat bike than any other mountain bike, might help iv got my granddaughter on the suicide seat up front, I bike in Oz and not much snow here but it’s here but down south and certainly not as much as ye guys, my fat bike is trail but especially sand, I absolutely love the bike and will never be without a fat bike
Thanks for watching! I’m hoping to get some sort of sand or beach riding in this year.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend riding along a beach on low tide watching the waves crashing is brilliant and a bloody good workout 😁
What is your opinion of the KHS 4 seasons 1000?
can fatbikes (with studded tires) actually handle poorly maintenanced winter city roads well? like freshly coated ice layers in the morning, narrow pavement roads, uneven snow coating, random frozen bumps etc
I don’t have any experience with studs here in Colorado, but studded tires are the ultimate in traction, especially for icy conditions. You would want to avoid pavement with them though. In some areas up north where they have ice road/trails they are essential.
What PSI are you running in your tires for summer conditions. I typically use 8 in the back 7 in the front in the winter
Funny enough, I just made a video dedicated to this question.
ua-cam.com/video/Jbajdexn2xw/v-deo.html
As for summer specifically, it’s much higher than winter, but I don’t track it and tailor it to conditions of the ride
@@ElevationEveryWeekend thanks man i appreciate it. Great vids
@@timhenderson9794 thanks for watching!
Could you please advise which is a good fat bike?
My choices were Ontrack, Sturdy, NinetyOne or Hydra.
Your experience and suggestions will be great help.
Tough call. I’m guessing you are outside North America? Those aren’t brands I am really familiar with here in the USA. I also don’t know your budget. I would say but the best bike you can, that is actually available. Get an Aluminum frame if you can, and the more name brands parts on the drivetrain and the tires the better. If you can see and ride it first, even better!
Could you do a single speed fatbike comparison video?
If I ever go single speed, then for sure!!
Good video, thanks
Thanks for checking it out!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend just picked up Northrock fat bike from Costco, i think it is same as Argus Sport 26 with regular disk break, but much cheaper! Maybe you can check out the Northrock brand ! I think Giant makes them!
Are the tires so big that you don't need suspension? I've been dreaming of owning a fully MTB but the high quality ones are really expensive.
Exactly, the large tire volume gives great traction and on the rigid bike it does have the affect of suspension, without the complexity and cost of a full suspension bike.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend Sounds like a very cost effective but solid alternative. And that efficiency loss is not bad when you want to use more energy anyway.
hi all. how to measure the right seat height. or how to set it ride height. thanks in advance. have a great day.
This will be variable based on you, and the bike. Generally speaking, you want you seat height to be such that your leg is not locked out at the bottom of the pedal stroke. One reasonable general tip is to set the seat height so that when your heal is in the pedal the leg is straight, this is usually a good ball park, but everyone is a little different.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend when im seeating, should my leg be straight or 5 or 10 degree angle?
@@your_highn3zzfabito398 when seated and at bottom of pedal stroke you should have a slight bend in your knee, I hesitate to say how much. If your hips tilt back and forth significantly as you pedal it’s probably too high.
sounds good. thank you so much...have a great day
Just bought a used ICT based on your recommendations. I am not new to bikes, but when it came, it arrived with a rubber gasket/sleeve and a hard cardboard tube inside the seat tube. Is this needed for internal dropper routing, or was it included to protect the top of the seat tube? Thanks for the help.
Huh, can’t say for sure as mine was built up by the bike shop for me. But seems it was probably a protection piece. I have a dropper on mine now and it involved none of that. Still love my ICT, so hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much. I can’t wait and thank you for being such a great resource on fat bikes and Surly bikes.
Very true.
What is YOUR opinion of the MOOSE Fat Bike 2 and 3?
I have never ridden or seen one in person, but looking at them on their website they seem like good solid fat bikes, especially the 3 which has similar components to many others out there. Personally for that $1500 price range I would start looking at the Borealis Flume, which I own and is fantastic.
Great video. I have a bunch of bikes but I’ve only been using my fat tire bike in the winter because it has studded tires. Any thoughts on using studded tires for mountain biking during the other 3 seasons?
I haven’t used studded tires on any of my fat bikes yet, not really something we need much where I ride in winter. I suspect they would be really grippy in most other non paved conditions, but might be a risk of losing studs of you were really carrying some speed and cornering in the dirt. Thanks for watching!
Yes the studs would be very noisy also. I have studded narwhal tires on my Farley 7 in the winter and swap them out for some 3.8" Maxxis minions in the summer. Both tubless.
Completely agree with all your statements! =)
Thanks for watching!
Can u take a fat tire bike on a 22 miles trip
Sure can! I have ridden a couple of mine much farther than that in one ride, and many people will use them for bikepacking too.
Over the ice are great?
With studded tires, fat bikes do great in icy conditions!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend and without studded tires?
@@respetaalosdemas it’ll be marginally better than any bike with smaller tires, but ice is going to be sketchy without studded tires
Wait, are fatbikes like not common to see or something because I don't want to draw to much attention to me lol.
They are definitely more of a niche bike, but by now I think everyone is used to seeing them.
For me, fat bikes are mountain bikes, all other MTB’s are skinny tire mountain bikes.
I agree with that!😂 Thanks for checking it out!
Is a fat bike heavier then a regular mtb?
Generally speaking yes, as my Surly ICT is about 35lbs as ridden in this video. But, aluminum and especially carbon version can be much closer, or even lighter than many MTB’s! My aluminum full suspension bike with 27.5” wheels is still 32-33lbs, so not too fat off the ICT.
Top. Very nice
Thanks for watching!
agree on the fitness. fat miles count double!
also, they are definitely conversation starters.
What's your opinion on a fat ebike?
I’d say if you are going ebike might as well make it a fat bike too!
Love fatbikes.
Me too! So fun and capable.
I've been riding my fatbike since 2021
Keep it up!
i would assume fat bikes have really good grip just from looking at the wheels
That is correct, best possible grip you can get with all of that rubber on the ground!
I have two fat bikes, and one beach cruiser. No skinny bikes in this house!!!! 😁
It’s tough to top the fat bike fun factor!!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend Adult sized BMX! Nothing funner than that!!!!!! 😁
Just sucks that fat mtb dont have suspension as to regular mtbs do have suspension.
Fat bikes for life!!!!!
Yep!!!
i juts bought a fat bike, and i feel special already 😁
Congrats! The most fun bike!
👏👏👏
Why are people calling a rigid bike hardtail now a days, it drives me nuts
On UA-cam? It’s for the search algorithm.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend ic. No worries, its just a lot of kids get misleaded, I just came from a heated debate on a mtb forum, those kid yelling a rigid is a hardtail, no matter how i explain it
@@lovesecret0119 Yeah, there is no argument to be had IMO, FS/hardtail/rigid mean specific things. Unfortunately UA-cam search works in bizarre ways, probably influenced by some of the same people you were debating.
People who dis fat bikes don't understand the spirit of them. They weren't originally built for speed and nobody cared. They were unapologetic about being laid back adventure bikes. The "Moonlander" had to be the best fat bike name ever. No doubt that name was retired because it denoted slowness among the "evolving" fat bike community.
Yep! I will say, some of them are surprisingly quick so even that isn’t a guaranteed compromise. So capable!!! And yeah they always have the coolest names!😂😂
Shouldn't the title be rigid fat bike and not hardtail? just saying :-)
Yeah probably, unfortunately the way UA-cam works certain keywords really help it show up in the search. 😐 Thanks for watching!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend gotcha. 👍
I love fat bike
So fun!!
I can’t bring my fat tire bike anywhere. If I’m riding fat bike, I need my battery on it. I get tired too quickly often times I have to call my wife to come pick me up. E-bike is so much better!
After recently testing the Borealis Keystone electrified fat bike, I can say they definitely have their merits and are fun. But I still really enjoy riding my traditional fat bikes, and have done a lot of big rides on them!
Sure, put a 250cc engine on it and you have a motorcycle. For pedalling slow and klunky.
I would use fun and capable as the descriptive adjectives!
Not what people owning them are saying now in 2024 now its all regrets and the ads if in snow etc just not true and thats what sold them on them etc now all selling! someone upload a video about it last week on here " my regrets buying a fat bike" for sale tbh i can see both side nut don't believe its more comfortable than fully dialed fox suspension just dont believe that plus yet to see a good looking smart one in 2024 there not for me
There are plenty of us out here using and
loving them daily! Give it a try!
I've toured 40,000 miles on my 26x4 Fat bike since 2019. Toured since 1982 on regular mountain bikes, and I'd say NY Fat bike is the best!
Americans are calling a bike without motor "accoustic bike"? Interesting! In Germany we call it "Bio bike"! "Bio" is a term used for healthy and sustainable food and/or items. Whats the explanation for "accoustic"!
Interesting indeed, though honestly I can’t say I hear the “acoustic” reference in my circles, but I get the correlation.
I only ride a fat bike
Of course you do!😂
@@ElevationEveryWeekend what’s funny about that?
@@MyZippy13 I can’t imagine Santa Claus on anything else!
@@ElevationEveryWeekend lol I’m only human the rest of the year🎅🏻