I have one bike. A fattie. All my riding gets done on that one bike. I do between 450 and 700 miles a month, all at around 14mph. I do not need another bike.
Curious to know if you do any lengthy riding on pavement? I do it a lot more than I thought I was going to on my fatbike. I like the ride under every circumstance.
@@JamesBadillo I ride at 18 psi most of the time. I air down to about 12-14 for the trails around here, and I've only taken it on the beach once (8psi).
That’s awesome! They are very capable bikes. I bought mine for winter commutes and now it’s my go to in the desert. Looking forward to taking it on some west coast MTB trails soon.
These bikes are the best imo.. the wifey bought a mountain bike. Nothing crazy its a shwinn. Just for riding. I come from a pure fixed. Now I'm in the shop for a fat bike. They look so smooth. Full suspension and all no matter the brand can't go wrong with those.. plus I'm 6'1 250lbs
I rode the High Bridge Trail in Virginia yesterday on my Polaris fat tire bike. I also had my single wheel trailer hook up to my bike. This is a crushed and messed down gravel trail with minimum grades. Everyone on this Trail passed me with their bikes but I am use to this with my Fat tire bike. If I wanted to ride faster, I would have brought another bike. I like fatbiking and I also like the extra physical fitness that I get from fatbiking. Fatbiking is awesome!
I got my first fat bike about 7 years ago. I was living in the CA desert and my mountain bike just could not but help to throw me over the bars in that sand. So I got a fatty. Now I actually prefer them. On my third. Never apologize, just ride.
I bought my fat bike as a winter commute but used it this summer as a trail bike and I loved it. It was so much fun to have the cush and confidence that a fat bike gives you on the trails.
@@sandycastles7105 the biggest thing rhat I have found with winter commuting is to be comfortable with the ice (studs are a good idea). The skinnier the tire the higher tire pressure so for deep snow you need the 4" so you can run 2 PSI. If it is light snow on pavement you are fine with a higher tire pressure and thus could be fine with a 2.5" tire.
Just bought a full sus fatbike this past winter and love it! I put some thinner 3 inch tires on it for the summer and rides almost like a regular mountain bike lol
Full squish fattie!?! Sweet dude! I’m sure the 3”ers look tiny on the extra wide hubs. Reminds me of my 32s on my gravel bike after riding with 2.1s for a while.
My reintroduction to mtn biking was also to replace skiing, so I went with a fat bike. It cost about the same as a season pass and gas for a season driving 60 miles round trip to the ski resort... anyway, I am so glad I did because it was an absoute shit season, then it all closed in march 2020 when the snow finally came. Instead of pulling my hair out all winter, I was riding all winter onthe beach, in the snow, at hte lake, with my dog mostly. so my first and currently only bike is still a fat bike. when i get my next bike, it will be a full sus fat bike! IM HOOKED! honestly I dont see how these didnt take off more than just a trend for 5 years or so. I like to say, a fat bike can do anything a mtn bike can do, but a mtn bike cannot do everything a fat bike can do.
Interesting comparison. I came to have a fatbike after riding a skinny tired singlespeed, rigid MTB. Started rigid on the fatbike, then installed a suspension fork after torturing myself on rough trails where the fat tire cushion was not enough. I'm so pleased, and there's no trail I can't ride. I don't miss the stiff ride, sketchy traction of the rigid MTB, even though it rolled easier on very tame trails and roads...
Central Florida: no snow, sugar sand, mud, and deep grass…My Argus goes Everywhere and I like cruising the streets with rough transitions, curbs, etc. I’m 6’1”, 270…gotta go BIG!
What about for pavement and road around town? I'm considering getting one. I don't have any trails where I live. Thought about riding it around the neighborhood on a 4 mile loop. I'm a big boy, so I was thinking that I would exert more energy over a shorter distance. Your thoughts on this approach?
@@jasweb147 I would suggest finding a tire that is a little more slick than the Maxxis Minions I have for my fattie. You could probably do without the suspension as well. Either way, it will be a comfortable ride. As for your approach, it all depends on the individual and their goals. I think it’s a great start and the energy expenditure depends on how hard you push on the pedals. Bike weight, tire width and tire pressure can have an effect on the efficiency of your effort as well but I would start by finding a bike that fits you and is comfortable.
A used Momentum is up for sale and has me watching these vids. How are they on a short ride on pavement, to get to my trail? I’m also looking at an older DB Haanjo gravel.
My FB is set up to ride in snow and on trails as it is a hard tail and has aggressive tires. There are FBs with rigid forks and slicker tires that I am sure would be easier on the road sense it is not the kind of surface my bike was designed for. That being said, I still ride my bike to the rides and that almost always involves a section a pavement. I don’t know the Momentum but am familiar with the Haanjo. It is a very different bike and is designed more for the paved and dirt roads.
Here in the Midwest fat bikes seem to have gained traction faster than other areas due to the winters and groomed trails, but starting to see more and more people riding them in summer here too. Last time I went to Colorado I kept thinking about how I would have rather had my fat bike than the high-end rented full suspension
I have several bikes including a Fat Tire Bike with 4.8 in. Tires - it weighs 24 lbs. No suspension, ridged fat bike is a Blast on any trail. I have a FS Trail bike, and a Hardtail, but I love my Fat Bike.
@@goodvibebiker4776 oh I don’t hate on it at all, just the statement of you can ride your fattie on trails because you have suspension made me laugh lol
This video was made in response to a comment made about me riding a rigid bike on the same trail. Feel free to watch the into again to get the story straight.
Yeah my fat bike doesn’t have it and in fact most bikes I had didn’t for different reasons but with the fat tires it acts as it’s own suspension and I could always add a suspension air fork if I wanted idk if it even needs full or front for that matter but it’s personal preference and I think I could benefit from front at times.
i dont regret my 450 canadian fatbike xD , i overpresure the tire and it get to 50km horu on flat its insane.. the grip tire isnt too big , in wood its very hard slow adn technical but i do it a bit. it roll rell on astphalt surprisingly. cant wait until the grip get more used its gonna be 60 wtf
I have a Mohen fat bike... and from the beginning I loved it And I plan to sell my Trek Marlin 4...the first reason. I don't need two bikes with my fat bike I have fun as if I had a normal one. And I don't regret buying the fat bike i love it
I just got one of those heavy Chinese fat folding bikes with tyres max psi of 20.It feels like they are too squishy and bottom out every few meters-can't be good for the tubes? Should'nt I be running a better quality tyres with a higher psi?
Hey Keith, so I run mine tubeless which allows me to get to 6-8 psi. I’m not familiar with your bike but I know fat tired bikes can be 26” down to 20” rims which could have an effect on your tire pressure needed. Either way, if you are running tubes, I would keep the pressure closer to that 20 psi which is what regular MTB bikes run usually. Are you bottoming out when pedaling or like curb hooping?
There is no fat bikes for me to test ride around here, I'm kinda worried that the mono front chain ring, usually 28 - 30 teeth would be too low of a gear ratio for riding on pavement, am I wrong? I read some reviews of mountain bikes with the mono chain ring and some of the negative reveiws said "I pedal like I stole it and I'm still going really slow".
Mono chain rings are more common these days than doubles and triples. This is true for gravel and MTB. If you are riding pavement most often and speed is what you are going for, I would defiantly ride a road bike. That would give you your double and less rolling resistance. Fat bikes are about comfort and traction more than they are about speed. That being said, you could simply put a larger chainring on the bike and/or smaller cassette to get your speed up. My range on this bike is 1x11 with a 26T chainring and a 11-46 cassette. I can hold 15-18 mph and will get into the 20s when descending. Just know these bikes are not meant for speed. You just have to decide what matters most to you
I have researched on internet..i will find that tyres life will long last upto 2500kms or maybe 3000kms maximum...so please let me know...what is the actual life of fatbike tyres... because i generally do 15-18kms on a cycle per day...if 2500kms are correct then i will have to change my tyres with in 3-4 months... please confirm me upon this
I have 1300 miles 2100 km on these tires: minions FB. Still plenty of life left but it depends on the surface you are riding. These tires will last longer off road.
@@goodvibebiker4776 Agreed. That's it's Unique application. I was speaking more in terms of its design & ability to 'role play' - um - cover bases so well that cyclists would be surprised at its versatility. A new category called 'MULE' could also be added. These FTB can haul little trailers & judging from reviews many BIG guys who are 300# + are riding them due to beefy wheels & frames. Ride on !
I'm thinking of doing the same coming from a gravel bike - "lightweight" fat bike to mitigate its downsides somewhat - I like having only one bike - how's it going for you? Do you miss the gravel bike?
Just got a fatty myself and sold my enduro bike I have not regrets at all…. It’s put the fun back into riding again…. I do a channel myself and I’ve started uploading content again after many months, check it out
So the bike is a Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30. I got mine at my local shop: Mason Racing. I am sure you could find a local dealer near you. I’m not sure if Rocky Mountain is available without a local dealer but you could give it a shot.
I run mine tubeless which allows you to run lower pressures with less risk of flatting. Volume also allows for lower tire pressures. Most MTBers are running in the 20s for normal tire sizes (2.35-2.8”). That being said you could most likely run lower pressure if you wanted. I now run 6-8 psi and I am far from running flat tires.
First got it to commute in the snow that winter. Before that I would just take my gravel bike on the trails. Gives you perspective on geometry and gearing switching between the two. Both are a blast.
I have one bike. A fattie. All my riding gets done on that one bike. I do between 450 and 700 miles a month, all at around 14mph. I do not need another bike.
Curious to know if you do any lengthy riding on pavement? I do it a lot more than I thought I was going to on my fatbike. I like the ride under every circumstance.
@@JamesBadillo Yes. I have some dirt trails I ride, but have done some 60-milers and a few 100- milers on pavement with the fat bike too. No problems.
@@JamesBadillo Yup - I'd say I do about 50% on pavement. No worries for me.
When you are on pavement what do you set your PSI to? Curious.
@@JamesBadillo I ride at 18 psi most of the time.
I air down to about 12-14 for the trails around here, and I've only taken it on the beach once (8psi).
I sold my mountain bike and started riding my fatboy all year round. Never looked back. Most of my riding buddies did the same thing.
That’s awesome! They are very capable bikes. I bought mine for winter commutes and now it’s my go to in the desert. Looking forward to taking it on some west coast MTB trails soon.
@@goodvibebiker4776 lots of people run them in the east because of the rocks and lack of flow. it all rock garden
@@braedenmurray3598 it just so happens this was in Vermont. I’ll have some rocks for you in a future video 🤙
@@goodvibebiker4776 east coat bikers are built different.
These bikes are the best imo.. the wifey bought a mountain bike. Nothing crazy its a shwinn. Just for riding. I come from a pure fixed. Now I'm in the shop for a fat bike. They look so smooth. Full suspension and all no matter the brand can't go wrong with those.. plus I'm 6'1 250lbs
Nice to see a Blizzard out in good weather!😁 I’m a mountain biker myself so I’m partial to suspension and meaty tires
Looks interesting (and fun). Will have to try one out this summer. Thanks for the great video!
Rode my rigid Farley exclusively for MTBing for 2 seasons. If nothing else, it improved my riding skills and confidence a lot.
Picking up one this Saturday. Can't wait for this winter, but I plan to use it year round on some local tree rooty trails
Due to the increased rolling resistance you really have to pedal harder. The fun and comfortability of a fat bike makes the extra exercise worth it.
Nothing wrong with extra exercise! I agree
I rode the High Bridge Trail in Virginia yesterday on my Polaris fat tire bike. I also had my single wheel trailer hook up to my bike. This is a crushed and messed down gravel trail with minimum grades. Everyone on this Trail passed me with their bikes but I am use to this with my Fat tire bike. If I wanted to ride faster, I would have brought another bike. I like fatbiking and I also like the extra physical fitness that I get from fatbiking. Fatbiking is awesome!
I ride fat bikes all year long, I went from trail bike to fat bikes 5 years go, I'm not goiung back, for me fat is the only way!!!!!!💯
I got my first fat bike about 7 years ago. I was living in the CA desert and my mountain bike just could not but help to throw me over the bars in that sand. So I got a fatty. Now I actually prefer them. On my third. Never apologize, just ride.
man you're super underrated..hope you gain more subs in the future... happy and safe biking bro
Thanks! Happy to have subscribers but it’s more of a creative outlet for me 😁
Nice video! I just shared it on my site! it is all about gravel and !
cheers!
I bought my fat bike as a winter commute but used it this summer as a trail bike and I loved it. It was so much fun to have the cush and confidence that a fat bike gives you on the trails.
Re: Winter commute
Pavement+snow, if so ... thoughts :\
Q. Tire size: can I get away with 2.5" vs 4.0"
@@sandycastles7105 the biggest thing rhat I have found with winter commuting is to be comfortable with the ice (studs are a good idea). The skinnier the tire the higher tire pressure so for deep snow you need the 4" so you can run 2 PSI. If it is light snow on pavement you are fine with a higher tire pressure and thus could be fine with a 2.5" tire.
Just bought a full sus fatbike this past winter and love it! I put some thinner 3 inch tires on it for the summer and rides almost like a regular mountain bike lol
Full squish fattie!?! Sweet dude! I’m sure the 3”ers look tiny on the extra wide hubs. Reminds me of my 32s on my gravel bike after riding with 2.1s for a while.
My reintroduction to mtn biking was also to replace skiing, so I went with a fat bike. It cost about the same as a season pass and gas for a season driving 60 miles round trip to the ski resort... anyway, I am so glad I did because it was an absoute shit season, then it all closed in march 2020 when the snow finally came. Instead of pulling my hair out all winter, I was riding all winter onthe beach, in the snow, at hte lake, with my dog mostly. so my first and currently only bike is still a fat bike. when i get my next bike, it will be a full sus fat bike! IM HOOKED! honestly I dont see how these didnt take off more than just a trend for 5 years or so. I like to say, a fat bike can do anything a mtn bike can do, but a mtn bike cannot do everything a fat bike can do.
Well said. Speed is its only downside and many might argue that speed isn’t synonymous with cycling. Glad to hear you have found a love for riding!
Rolling resistance certainly restricts your distance travelled per watt expended.
This bike is awesome and it’s truly a great ride
I have both a gravel and a fat bike, the trail I ride is very similar to yours so the fattie is my hardtail with 80mm of travel in a bluto its great.
Interesting comparison. I came to have a fatbike after riding a skinny tired singlespeed, rigid MTB. Started rigid on the fatbike, then installed a suspension fork after torturing myself on rough trails where the fat tire cushion was not enough. I'm so pleased, and there's no trail I can't ride. I don't miss the stiff ride, sketchy traction of the rigid MTB, even though it rolled easier on very tame trails and roads...
Well said. I still enjoy putting on my 2.1s on my gravel bike and hitting the trails but it’s more comfy on the fatty for sure.
Fat bike year round. Goes everywhere and it's fun.
Central Florida: no snow, sugar sand, mud, and deep grass…My Argus goes Everywhere and I like cruising the streets with rough transitions, curbs, etc. I’m 6’1”, 270…gotta go BIG!
Nice content dude 😃👌 subbed 🤙
Thanks man, I’ll be uploading more fat bike videos soon. Seems to be a favorite.
I'm in Phoenix and love to ride my specialized fatboy. I've learned slime in tube helps prevent flats. Havent had one yet since I put it in.
If you haven’t, you should give Skyline near buckeye. I rode up there a few times with my fattie. Sliming tubes is a good combo. I’m set up tubeless.
Thanks for the good video. I only ride a Fat Bike. It works for everything I need!
I agree. Snow, dessert, loam; so versatile. Glad you enjoyed it!
What about for pavement and road around town? I'm considering getting one. I don't have any trails where I live. Thought about riding it around the neighborhood on a 4 mile loop. I'm a big boy, so I was thinking that I would exert more energy over a shorter distance. Your thoughts on this approach?
@@jasweb147 I would suggest finding a tire that is a little more slick than the Maxxis Minions I have for my fattie. You could probably do without the suspension as well. Either way, it will be a comfortable ride.
As for your approach, it all depends on the individual and their goals. I think it’s a great start and the energy expenditure depends on how hard you push on the pedals. Bike weight, tire width and tire pressure can have an effect on the efficiency of your effort as well but I would start by finding a bike that fits you and is comfortable.
Great trail system you're on ....
Haha yeah it’s a locals project. Defiantly very natural
A used Momentum is up for sale and has me watching these vids. How are they on a short ride on pavement, to get to my trail? I’m also looking at an older DB Haanjo gravel.
My FB is set up to ride in snow and on trails as it is a hard tail and has aggressive tires. There are FBs with rigid forks and slicker tires that I am sure would be easier on the road sense it is not the kind of surface my bike was designed for. That being said, I still ride my bike to the rides and that almost always involves a section a pavement. I don’t know the Momentum but am familiar with the Haanjo. It is a very different bike and is designed more for the paved and dirt roads.
Here in the Midwest fat bikes seem to have gained traction faster than other areas due to the winters and groomed trails, but starting to see more and more people riding them in summer here too. Last time I went to Colorado I kept thinking about how I would have rather had my fat bike than the high-end rented full suspension
Agreeed. I bought it as a winter commuter in Vermont and have found it to be very versatile!
"gained traction"
I see what you did there.
Where did you buy the fender you screwed onto the frame? I am trying to look for a fender but can't find the right one for my bike.
The fender is a big buck fender. It doesn’t screw in, it’s zip tied.
I have several bikes including a Fat Tire Bike with 4.8 in. Tires - it weighs 24 lbs. No suspension, ridged fat bike is a Blast on any trail. I have a FS Trail bike, and a Hardtail, but I love my Fat Bike.
I wonder how you guys would have coped pre-suspension… when I started riding all frames were rigid
Check out any of my gravel bike on MTB trails to get your wish. Don’t hate on suspension. I’m sure you wouldn’t drive a car without it.
@@goodvibebiker4776 oh I don’t hate on it at all, just the statement of you can ride your fattie on trails because you have suspension made me laugh lol
This video was made in response to a comment made about me riding a rigid bike on the same trail. Feel free to watch the into again to get the story straight.
I started on a 26er with a zoom fork, so basically a full rigid that wobbles up front. Not a pleasant experience. Broke the bike 3 months in.
Yeah my fat bike doesn’t have it and in fact most bikes I had didn’t for different reasons but with the fat tires it acts as it’s own suspension and I could always add a suspension air fork if I wanted idk if it even needs full or front for that matter but it’s personal preference and I think I could benefit from front at times.
i dont regret my 450 canadian fatbike xD , i overpresure the tire and it get to 50km horu on flat its insane.. the grip tire isnt too big , in wood its very hard slow adn technical but i do it a bit. it roll rell on astphalt surprisingly. cant wait until the grip get more used its gonna be 60 wtf
I have a Mohen fat bike... and from the beginning I loved it And I plan to sell my Trek Marlin 4...the first reason. I don't need two bikes with my fat bike I have fun as if I had a normal one. And I don't regret buying the fat bike i love it
FAT BIKE BEST BIKE !!!!👍
I just got one of those heavy Chinese fat folding bikes with tyres max psi of 20.It feels like they are too squishy and bottom out every few meters-can't be good for the tubes? Should'nt I be running a better quality tyres with a higher psi?
Hey Keith, so I run mine tubeless which allows me to get to 6-8 psi. I’m not familiar with your bike but I know fat tired bikes can be 26” down to 20” rims which could have an effect on your tire pressure needed. Either way, if you are running tubes, I would keep the pressure closer to that 20 psi which is what regular MTB bikes run usually. Are you bottoming out when pedaling or like curb hooping?
What is your opinion of the KHS 4 seasons 1000?
There is no fat bikes for me to test ride around here, I'm kinda worried that the mono front chain ring, usually 28 - 30 teeth would be too low of a gear ratio for riding on pavement, am I wrong? I read some reviews of mountain bikes with the mono chain ring and some of the negative reveiws said "I pedal like I stole it and I'm still going really slow".
Mono chain rings are more common these days than doubles and triples. This is true for gravel and MTB. If you are riding pavement most often and speed is what you are going for, I would defiantly ride a road bike. That would give you your double and less rolling resistance. Fat bikes are about comfort and traction more than they are about speed. That being said, you could simply put a larger chainring on the bike and/or smaller cassette to get your speed up. My range on this bike is 1x11 with a 26T chainring and a 11-46 cassette. I can hold 15-18 mph and will get into the 20s when descending. Just know these bikes are not meant for speed. You just have to decide what matters most to you
Good content, good attitude.
Fat bike year round since 2019 including DH (see pic)
Just get one of each bike. That’s my solution.🤙
🔝💯🙏👏👏👏👏👏🥰❤💞
Just curious... Why does your fatbike have suspension?
Pavement+Snow=commutes
4.0" or 2.5" thoughts
My fat bike has a 1000W Bafang on it, I'm good.
I have researched on internet..i will find that tyres life will long last upto 2500kms or maybe 3000kms maximum...so please let me know...what is the actual life of fatbike tyres... because i generally do 15-18kms on a cycle per day...if 2500kms are correct then i will have to change my tyres with in 3-4 months... please confirm me upon this
I have 1300 miles 2100 km on these tires: minions FB. Still plenty of life left but it depends on the surface you are riding. These tires will last longer off road.
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Check out my fatbike delivery video.....
Love my fatbike , people tho keep saying ....
Look at the size of them tyres
😂 we’ve all been there haha
I bought a dolomite alx for 700. I dont even want my 1400 dollar fuse back.
FAT BIKE = 3 Equal parts:
- Mountain
- BMX
- Beach Cruiser
Right-O ?
I would only add: Snow
@@goodvibebiker4776
Agreed.
That's it's Unique application.
I was speaking more in terms of its design & ability to 'role play' - um - cover bases so well that cyclists would be surprised at its versatility.
A new category called
'MULE'
could also be added.
These FTB can haul little trailers & judging from reviews many BIG guys who are 300# + are riding them due to beefy wheels & frames.
Ride on !
I started fatties in the CA desert sand. Now in oregon and ride a lot of beaches. Love the fatties.
If You got fat you never go back, Fat all the way baby😍😁
What bike is that?
It’s a Rocky Mountain Blizzard
@@goodvibebiker4776 is it worth it? Looking to buy a fat bike
@@PiLLO360 I love it. It’s a monster truck and handles everything I have asked it to do. Slow and smooth.
@@goodvibebiker4776 where’d you get it?
@@PiLLO360 at a local shop: Mason Racing in Lebanon, NH.
Sandpaper silences noisy disc brakes
Yes usually but when they are contaminated that doesn’t always solve the problem.
I just got a carbon fat bike so am trying to sell my Surly Midnight Special Gravel Bike.
I think the two are the perfect solution to the N+1 dilemma but either way, ride on dude!
I'm thinking of doing the same coming from a gravel bike - "lightweight" fat bike to mitigate its downsides somewhat - I like having only one bike - how's it going for you? Do you miss the gravel bike?
What fatbike do you have
I ride a Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30.
Just got a fatty myself and sold my enduro bike I have not regrets at all…. It’s put the fun back into riding again…. I do a channel myself and I’ve started uploading content again after many months, check it out
Hey bro plz give me buying link n where to buy n what is the price
So the bike is a Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30. I got mine at my local shop: Mason Racing. I am sure you could find a local dealer near you. I’m not sure if Rocky Mountain is available without a local dealer but you could give it a shot.
10psi? Isnt that basically flat? I run mine 30
I run mine tubeless which allows you to run lower pressures with less risk of flatting. Volume also allows for lower tire pressures. Most MTBers are running in the 20s for normal tire sizes (2.35-2.8”). That being said you could most likely run lower pressure if you wanted. I now run 6-8 psi and I am far from running flat tires.
you are 200 bls or more fat bike is way to go
Dude where is your ear?
On the side of my head like most people…?
oh boy, you only found out fatbike is a best mtb last year ?
First got it to commute in the snow that winter. Before that I would just take my gravel bike on the trails. Gives you perspective on geometry and gearing switching between the two. Both are a blast.
I bought my fat bike for winter but I enjoy riding it in the summer. I live near the Rocky Mountains and when I ride in the mountains I use my EMB.