I'm interested in entering a gravel race or two and will be using my fat bike. I will be using my existing 27.5" wampa wheelset and I'm currently running barbegazis. Tire minimums are required to be at least 3.8". Does anyone have personal experience comparing Barbs to any other tire on gravel? I do have access to a pair of hodags. The Barbs are slightly lighter but maybe the tread pattern and contact patch of the hodags make up for it? I know the Jumbo Jims are fast but they're only available in 26" Thanks in advance.

Hello all, lately I've (19m) really been wanting to learn how to ride a bike and start riding to and from places and on some local trails. I live in a very rural area and the nearest bike shop is 2-3+ hours away unfortunately. I've been looking at the Mongoose Malus and it looks really neat but I can't stress enough that I have zero knowledge on fat bikes or bikes in general, so I want to ask all you lovely people! Thank you so much in advance! :)

First time posting in this sub 🤠

I have a Minnesota 2.0 with the fat tire and 29er switchable wheels. Got its used 6+yrs ago.

Im looking into front fork suspension options and i seen a Bluto option tossed around. I understand the age of the bike and its popularity are not ideal but for anyone who had upgraded their fork, is there any modern options available or is this still viable??

I do more road then off road/dirt riding but would like some better control over urban terrain since i live near a industrial area and roads are basically paved potholes. Im 40 and my body isnt as forgiving too lol so any minimum impact is a plus.

Also I personally never have but does anyone actually ride fat tires on a mountain bike on asphalt? If so what is a good option urban tire? I have vee tire misson commander fat tires currently.

*Update for those asking

For the pedal set i have Trunativ, not sure if that was standard for FRAMED setups or added after by PO.

The headset is NECO so if that is added as an aftermarket option by PO im not sure either.

Avid brakes

SRAM XS gear selectors

Pictures available if curious. Just DM me

I'm looking to put a trailer on my bike, I've looked at Quietkat, Rambo, Bakcou trailers and they don't seem to serve the same purpose?

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I also noticed that Bikonit is releasing a trailer soon, but there is no info on the dimensions as of yet, which I use to load my gear for going out camping. There is also no indication of turning radius, has anyone used them?

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I am interested in purchasing an ebike and I am 6’2, 300lbs with an inseam of about 30-31. I have been looking for a 27.5x3 ebike, but have only found one. I am interested in plus size or fat tires because of my weight, as I believe that skinny tires may not be able to support me. If I am mistaken and tire width does not matter for my weight, please let me know. I have a budget of $1300 and would appreciate any recommendations you may have. I will primarily be using this bike on the road for exercise and transportation, but I am also interested in riding some trails. Thank you.

My LBS is selling their rental fleet off and offered me a 2016 Specialized Fatboy for $800 CAD with 2 sets of tires, one stock and one studded.

On the other hand someone on marketplace is selling a 1 year old Salsa Mukluk with some bags and a dropper post which looks to be hardly used for $1200 CAD

I’m really struggling to decide which would be the better deal as I know the tires are expensive but it seems the Mukluk has better hardware all around.

I’m looking to use it for year round commuting on the east coast of Canada.

Any opinions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

What tyres are currently still available that i can use on a fatbike in the bike park? The Minions in 26x4.0 are no longer really available.

Looking around to buy a fatbike: -EU legal -Prefer stepthru frame -Moped style -Rear rack for kidseat -Front rack for crate Budget €3000 max.

So far iv seen the brands: Knaap, Don Souris and Doppio.

Little back story - I started mountain biking around 14 years ago on a cheap supermarket bike and quickly upgraded. I've had all sorts over the years, hardtails, trail bikes, enduro bikes but never a fat bike. Since having a family my riding days are unfortunately limited and I've recently sold my aggressive hardtail in the search for a 'normal' bike to use daily/rides with the kids.

That was until I saw this for sale locally.. I'd had no intention of picking up a fat bike, and I know it won't be the showstopper many FB's are. But for £150 (c. $190) I thought why the heck not?

I'm trying hard not to do what I usually do and buy a load of expensive upgrades (I told my wife those days are behind me) HOWEVER... there's a little left in the budget for some essentials.

The tyres are amazon/ebay/ali express specials. I was planning on buying a new set.

Do I go tubeless?

If so, how do I go tubeless? (same principle as normal-sized tyres)

Do fat bikes benefit from a dropper post?

Do i stick with the 2x10 drivetrain?

Because of their size, do I need to beef up the brakes? Its currently running an old set of Avid Juicy 3s - on first inspection, they seem okay.

Current spec

Charge Cooker Maxi (L)

Charge Rigid Forks

Sram X5 rear mech

Sram X5 rear shifter

Sram X9 front shifter

Sram ? Front Mech

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This is my State Fat bike/kid hauler

• Everything is stock as I have just received it a few weeks ago besides the knockoff Kids Ride Shotgun saddle
• May upgrade the drivetrain at some point from the current 1x9, but so far everything has been pretty great. Don’t expect to win any time trials, but for cruising canal paths and trails with my toddler, this is perfect

I am a State Bicycle Co Ambassador, so if anyone is interested in a bike like this, use my referral code below for 10% off at Statebicycle.com

Referral code: BCRJUSTIN9552

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So I got back with these guys and I've called the other lbs in town that deals with specialized. The authorized specialized retailers suggested that we didn't need to replace the rim tape with specialized brand rim tape, but that any rim tape that was wide enough would work. So i suggested that to the guys working on my bike and they said they would try it.

Now he said he's cleaned these rims for hours and put $50 worth of tape on and tried with sealant (the sealant leaked through the spoke holes apparently) and without sealant (because he thought the sealant was actually disrupting the tape from sealing). Told me he was getting ready to pull his hair out.

He says he knows what to seal up and where the leak is, just that there is no reasonable amount of tape that will seal it. He thinks he would have to put 3 lbs of tape on the inside of these rims to get it to work.

So now he thinks I should probably buy new rims or shells that will hold air. He thinks these various divits in the interior rim won't allow the rim tape to sink into there and seal.

What is the best way to ship a fat tire bike?

And also, can I can them with black plastic instead of white? This white plastic is ugly and doesn't match my wheels.

Since getting a new ICT in Jan, I've been accumulating sites that sell 29" wheels for fat bikes. I'd like a wheelset for commuting - will likely add a rack or two and fenders - and for the occasional mixed gravel and single track ride. Here's what I found so far:

https://icancycling.com/collections/fatbike-wheelset/products/carbon-29-fatbike-wheels-50mm-wide-hookless-tubeless-compatible-32-32h

https://www.panoramacycles.com/en/product/29in-fatbike-wheelset/

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/parts/fatbike-29-tcs-wheels.htm

https://www.speedgearbike.com/

https://lacemine29.com/

https://fatbike.com/products/velocity-dually-wheelset-27-5-29

https://corvuscycles.com/product/29-wheelset-alaska-sl-hubs/

Admittedly, I don't know much about wheels but I'm learning. I think ideally they'd have rims which could support regular size mtb tires (like 2.4) and slightly larger ones approaching 29+. I was these thinking extraterrestrial 29 x 2.5 to start.

I'd also like to get a cassette and rotors. I assume this is all I need to do a quick switcheroo during the winter months when I'm fatting and commuting?

I hope to spend 700-900.

Has anyone used any of these sites before? Or have a suggestion? I also checked with an LBS who said they could probably do it but haven't done fat 29 wheels before. They didn't sound confident.

edit:

here's another resource -

https://www.fyxation.com/collections/fyxation-blackhawk-wheels/products/fyxation-blackhawk-x-duroc-40-29-wheelset 

I'm getting ready for the Lutsen MN bike race. It's mostly rocky dirt trails and gravel roads. I'm currently planning on running jumbo Jim's. I'm slightly concerned about punctures on all the rocks. Last year there was also some mud which I've heard jjs struggle with. Anyone bike on similar conditions and have tire recommendations?

I can't decide. This is for mostly sand riding btw.

Pretty much topic. What are the next quietest rear hubs after Onyx?

Ultimately I'm trying to find a fattire wheelset that is very quiet for an ebike.

Thanks for any help.