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What is a fat bike good for?

The primary benefit of a fat bike is that they're able to travel over diverse terrain, from snow to sand, better than regular bicycles. The wide tyres provide you with extra grip and traction, and combined with a low tyre pressure, you'll find that you're able to pedal over terrain that'd make conventional tyres sink.23 февр. 2021 г.





Hi everyone, this is Nate from Anchorage, Alaska, and today I'm going to share the top 5 reasons YOU should own a fat bike! They are fun. Do you remember when you were a kid and wanted to drive a monster truck? Then you got your first bike and rode it everywhere pretending you were a monster truck driver? (Unless for some reason your truck only had two wheels.) Well, fatbikes are like that kid again.

You can romp around in snow, sand, mud, water - all with the same big grin on your face. Except this time, you don't have to beg your parents for a new monster truck every Christmas. Reason # 2.

You are versatile. When the snow melts, the fun isn't over. Rockshox, Wren and Manitou have a range of shock absorbing suspension forks to choose from.



These will really help when the lack of snow makes your trails bumpy and rooted. If speed is your thing, there are plenty of options for plus size rims from companies like Easton, WTB, and Sun Ringle. What is a plus size rim? Think of it like a chubby rim.

It's not exactly a fat bike rim, and it's not a perfectly normal mountain bike rim. It's somewhere in between - usually around 40-50mm with the tires that come in at 2.8 or 3 inches.

Much faster than a fat bike wheel, but still big enough to soak up the bumps. If you're feeling adventurous, your fat bike can also be used for bikepacking - think of it as a backpack, but with your bike to carry all the heavy equipment. There are tons of people who use their plus-wheel fatbikes to go out and have great camping trips! Just check out the Instagram hashtag bikepacking to see what I mean. # 3.



They're not fat, they have big bones. Okay, when fatbikes started out, I'll admit they were a little heavy. That is no longer the case.

Most fat bikes these days weigh less than 30 lbs, even the entry-level aluminum models. If you're feeling really chic, you can get a carbon fat bike that weighs 20 lbs or less! That's about the same weight as a mid-tier racing bike! There is literally a carbon counterpart for almost every piece of aluminum you want to upgrade. # 4.

Diversity. When fat bikes existed, you were limited to just one or two companies. Nowadays you have this huge selection to choose from, tailored for the use you see the most.



You have fat bikes from almost all major bicycle manufacturers and a whole range of fat bikes from smaller companies. How do I choose the right one? The best thing to do is go to your local bike shop and try them out! All bikes, including fat bikes, are largely a personal preference that is really hard to figure out without seeing and trying the product. Support your local bike shop and let them help you find the perfect fat bike for you. # 5.

Community. Fat bikers are some of the friendliest, most fun people in the cycling community. It's obvious: you put someone on a bike that puts a smile on their face and they'll be amazed! There are large communities of fat bike riders on Facebook, Mtbr, Reddit and more, all ready to help out another fat biker in need or a newbie who is just getting down to earth.

Many bike shops across the country now also have winter group rides where riders of all skill levels come together and just have a great time on their bikes - if you fancy a little competition in the mix, you're in luck too. Road bike and mountain bike racers discovered some time ago that it's not only fun to ride fat bikes, but also for their fitness! That's why there are fat bike races all over the country, and bigger ones like the Fatbike Nationals and Fatbike-Birkie. If you are still standing on the fence when buying a fat bike, I have a tried and tested method that is guaranteed to convince you.

Drive one. Whether it is a bike rental from your local bike shop or borrowing from friends for the weekend, I bet you will love it! Until next time it's Nate from Anchorage and we'll see you on the trails!

Are fat bikes good for beginners?

Fat bikes are mountain bikes–they behave like mountain bikes, and you can ride them everywhere. They are also great beginner bikes, and aren't just for those who live on the Planet Hoth.3 янв. 2014 г.

Are fat bikes good for exercise?

Fat biking is great power training for building muscular endurance. “With the fat tires, snowy conditions, and heavier gear and equipment, there is more drag on your tires and you need to produce more wattage to turn the pedals,” Rusch says.17 янв. 2017 г.

Are fat bikes harder to ride?

Some people actually prefer a fat bike to a road bike for traveling on roads because the wider tires and lower pressure make for a more comfortable, softer ride. The increased weight makes fat bikes harder to pedal on normal terrain, like asphalt and pavement.11 мая 2017 г.

Blake, what do you think of fat bikes? - Martyn, I absolutely love fat bikes. This is one of the best bikes I've ever owned - Well, that's very good news. Because today we're going to go on the street on fat bikes.

Can you ride a fat bike on the street? - I don't really know. This thing is meant for certain types of terrain, right? - Yes, snow, sand, that's what it's meant for. But we'll see if we can push it forward today.- Yes.- Work with your limits.- I'm ready for that.- And reinforce your strengths.- I know a few good places, right? - Dude, let's go go.- Oh yeah.- We'll have it.

Boy, the steps are big. How about trying to just ride through them? You know, use the fat bike to just ride. Look how three sets - just go up. - Just drive the whole lot.

I'm afraid that you will get a puncture because you couldn't do it with a normal bike - maybe an e-bike - like now, just drive through it. - Of course I can. - All right - Oh my god - Wow! - That was easy.

Now you have to come down in style. Take it off the floor. That's not a style - Oh, that's nice - Can you get her down super fast? ? Downhill speed? Like clack clack clack.

You know how clack, clack, clack, clack, send it as fast as you dare! just pump. - Do you think? - You do the first two sentences so smoothly. - It's hard when I lose speed. - Come on.

Pump it up all the way. Look at the crazy boat. Oh yeah, speed is good .

Easy! Fat bikes are unreal, right? Wow, that's amazing! - Yeah. Fat bikes are amazing. Last step, last step, last step.

That's nice. I like that very much. Okay, next place. - Next place - let's go. - That is fun.

There is a loophole. - Oh yeah. - It's pretty big. - I see this. - Yeah, it's pretty big.

Oh dude you have to try - It's like two bike lengths. Two bike lengths? Two bike lengths because I have to land two bike lengths.- I think you could.

It looks big, but I think you have it.- I think it's on. Shall we tear it open? - Do a role in it - Roll it - Offer it - Right - It's tricky too.

Because Blake will have to land as a big thing on a narrow thing and a gap. It's going to be difficult. It probably looks better from there than it does here. - I do not know.

Yes actually. The speed that I am driving. - When you've bounced up your bike one after the other, you've done it a normal rabbit hop.- Yes.- You're there with your rear wheel, easy.- Easy.- As if you were making a lame rabbit hop, you would end up here .- We're flying high.Alright, just imagine.- All you have to think about is making sure your front makes it.- Yes, exactly.

Imagine. Oh no, oh no - the most important thing is that you land up in the front. (Blake laughs) - Yes.- If you do I won't make it.- I think I might hate it.- I think you'll just do it.

You just have to commit to the speed down here. - Big time. - Well, there's no denying he's brave.

Oh my God. Easy. (Laughs) - Let's try, let's try again.

I have something on my mind. - Oh yes? - Possibly. - Okay.

Maybe you keep an eye on the landing. We could look at a manual landing. (Hip hop music) - I think I got it. - Come on, try it out. (Hip-hop music) Hop-to-skid is pretty good. - I think I can do it. - I don't think you can make it. - Shall we go ahead? - This usually works, to be fair.

Awww.Hop to the manual. So flippin 'close.

And here it comes, one easy gear jump, and he jumps to the manual . I think we can give that to him. I think we can give it to him.

Yes, yes Zimbabwe is thrilled, along with Blake Samson, their only driver. The only man on the planet who could have done that. And the emotions have come through now.

Sampson on fire. Thanks to everyone who supported me. I'm actually crying, I made it super emotional. - Next riding arena .- Do you think I could bunny? hopand stop shortly before the end? (laughs) - That would be hilarious - Should I try that? - That would be pretty fun, I would say - How to jump, yes, it's a fat bike - Fat Bike Super Grip - Check it out. - Oh, you have to stop this.

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I'm telling you what, let's make it clear. I'll park in the end. So you have to stop. (Laughter) - You know, that's irritable. - I'm putting myself on the line here.

If he doesn't stop, oh my god, that's terrifying - Are you ready? - Wait a moment, you're finished. Full speed ahead. (screams) (laughs) - I thought I wasn't going to stop - It really didn't look like it was going to work - No, it didn't.

I thought, oh my god - fatbikes have some grip, thank god - thank god folks - let's go somewhere else. - Next place.- Let's go to this one now. (Laughter) - Come over, come over.- I can see it.- Right in this bank.- You've seen that before.- That was so scary.- Oh My goodness me I thought I wasn't actually going to stop.

Imagine it was plowed into you. - You have to try this drop on the fat bike. I know you've done it before. - Yeah, I've done it before - Bringing style into the fat bike could be pretty hard - Yeah, there are some big wheels, eh? Have a nice day.- I'd like to see that.- Droppin 'in, on the fat.- Here it comes, crazy (beep) .- Oh yes, oh.- Did you get it, Martyn? - I got it.- That looks.

That's a sick 10,000 likes on Martyn's Instagram - should I put it on Instagram now, see if I get 10,000 likes for it? (Hip-hop music) (slinging) - yeah - that's a big one, that's a beautiful one Gap. I like this gap. - This is a successful track.

Look, we already got 144 likes on the post. - Oh, and it's only been four seconds. That's not bad. - It's not bad. - That's not bad. - It's fine. - That means I'll be down here in four seconds.

That's pretty smart - That's pretty smart - Shall we move on to the next piece? Because I feel like there's a piece of wall down there. (claps) - We need a wall. - That's it, I think.

Yeah, down here - I think that's it - Come on, fat bike. I have more for you - So will you call me fat then? (Martyn laughs) - Fancy park. - Oh look man, yes, a park is something interesting. - There will be something. - Shall we go? - Yeah, look at that.

Check out the slide - I hope there is no dog poop here - A playmate, instant challenges - Oh, check this out! Look at that. I'll just drive down.- Maybe try it out, and then maybe give him a manual.- Manual? - Manny.- I think you can, dude.- Manual, manual! - You play it.- You have to do it manually , Man.

That's perfect. (laughs) - Try to get up again. - Stand up? - Try to get up again.

That looks pretty difficult. - Because you can't pedal you have to strike on the side - You have to get all the speed down. And get a decent pump from that lower part - Oh yeah.

Yes. (Laughter) The fat bike works well for this.- The fat bike is best for this right now.- Make a stop.- Stop? - Stop.- Yeah, yeah.

Oh nice! Yeah, buddy, manual time. - Scary time. - Come on, just do it.

It's full commitment - Whoa - You see, that was what I was worried about - Whoa Ohhh. (Laughs) Go on, go on, Whoa, go on, dude, go on, I want this, I want that. Yes.

Wow. I like the hop-in. - Do you like the hop-in? - Two more.

You should never say more, really, because people think it's bad luck. Never believed in it yourself, but it is a thing. Many drivers do not want to hear 'again'.

Because it is always the last where you commit yourself. Good luck, Blake! - That was (beep) hot. Oh my god that was good.

Oh my god that was good. No mess, that was good. That was well done. - That was good, wasn't it? - That was well done. - I kept hitting.

I was like turning up! - I was like no, no, no, yes. Right, I discovered the rocks. - Rocks. - You can't have seen them.

Check them out.- That's the thing about going out with mine, you make trials.- Can the fatbike make trials? -Oh check these out.- Check this out.- It's an easy challenge, isn't it true? - Well - Can you get from one end to the other on the fat bike? Can the fat bike do trials? - That's pretty, this stone, this third stone looks, no fourth stone looks - Yes, but dude, I have Did you get that right? You just break it up into small pieces. - Yes, I broke this one, this first one - It's like, that's a movement.

Front to this, then you can stop. Next, stop. This one, you have room to really pause and get the last piece right.Back roll, back roll out.- Yeah.- High Five.- High Five at the end.High, not hello.- At the end.- Oh, yes, true.- Think just about doing a second hop once you're at it.

Get in, hop again. Hop. Yes - Oh, it's hard, pretty hard.

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It's hard - Oh, Fat Bike saved you there. Keep your game. (laughs) - Now there is no more space for annoyed trial rides.

You just have to be - zen. - Yes, exams are zen. There is no trouble. - Disassemble, reassemble. - Oh, nice, nice.

Big elevator. Awww. Yes / Yes.

Go on, put on the front wheel. Now wait, wait, wait (laughs) Damn it. When you get there, dude, when you get there, - yeah? - I would look, because that's the norm in legal proceedings.

The front axle crawls over so the axle is right there - Oh, so it uses it like a hook. - And then it pulls you here, you just have to forget where the back wheel is going. - Yeah. - And you have to get your front wheel, you know, just think about the front wheel.

It will want to go in that direction. Go poof and then just stick it in. - Yes. - And your back wheel will be here - Yes, it has a lot of platform - And it has a lot of surface area - Aww, fast.Aww, fast.- Go. (Martyn laughs) Yes.Yes, yes.Yes. - I got that. - And that's how you take exams.

That was incredible. (Laughter) - I have to sit down, that was scary. - That was incredible. - Sorry, bike, it got me through. - We find the limits of the fat bike. - We are. (Laughter) - We'll find my limits.

Let's get out of here before I get hurt - Oh god - What do we have? found here? - these are steps - this is a serious set of steps - do you think I can get them up? - they will stink when they come down. I don't know if you can get it up. But I think you should try - I should try, yeah. (Laughter) - And you get a lot of speed here.

That's how fast you come in this bend. - Yes. - Full commitment in the curve, and then cut them off. - And you don't, I don't really want to pump into it because I don't know if you're going to get a flat tire - You won't damage this bike, it won't break down.

This curve is much tighter than he thinks. (laughs) What do you think? from this corner? - I, I don't know how fast I can get around this. But let's try. - Let us try it.

But I think you can do it. - This is steep. This is steep. - All you have to do is bring the front hook over the top and then you just hop up. - Yeah, and start pedaling - You will go over the top , no problem. - Go on, Binger. (Bike on stairs) - Oh my god, that was a terrible noise - it's all good.It's all good.- Yes.- It's not good.- Oh no.

You're not going to damage this bike, it won't break through. - Martyn, you know what? You bewitched it man - you know what? I think this is a great way to end it. I hope you enjoyed our road driving today.

We definitely did - I loved it. I just wish it would go on. - Stay with us on GMBN and remember there are many more articles to watch.

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Are fat tire bikes worth it?

Conclusions. Fat bike tires are enjoyable means of transportation. They provide a good grip on uneven terrain and allow sport lovers to get a good workout even when the ground is covered with snow. Fat tire bikes are rather safer than bikes, providing more contact surface.

Are fat bikes good for everyday use?

It's worth noting that while many use their fat bike as a daily rider, it's not and easy ride. They tend to be heavy and the fat tires offer a sh@t-ton of rolling resistance. If you're in decent shape, you can make one your daily rider. If you're not in decent shape, you will be in short order.13 июл. 2013 г.

Can you ride a fat tire bike on pavement?

The short answer is, Yes. Fat bikes work just fine on smooth surfaces and pavement. They are not going to perform as well as bicycles that are designed specifically for that surface, but most people find it easy to hop on a fat bike and commute around their area while still feeling comfortable.

Are fat bikes worth it?

The fat bike is no exception. The fat bike will have much more cushion, traction, and comfort for your ride. If your streets are slicked with snow and ice, these are the best option for you. If you're looking for comfort and traction, then this would be worth the extra weight.28 дек. 2020 г.

How many calories does fat tire biking burn?

Although the fat tires make the technical trails easier to tackle, the activity itself is quite the workout. Some claim that fat biking in the winter can burn well over 1,000 calories per hour, depending on the terrain and conditions.19 янв. 2015 г.

What size is considered a fat tire?

Fat tires range in size from about 3.7in. to 5.2in., typically mounted to rims measuring 50–100mm. The resultant range in tire volume is huge. Narrower tires are best suited to groomed snow riding and racing, touring desert tracks, or lighter riders who require less flotation.21 февр. 2018 г.

Can a fat bike be used on a mountain bike?

Fat bikes are perfect for the mountain bike rider that wants to continue riding through all seasons.

How big are the tires on a fat bike?

Putting it simply, fat biking is a style of biking that combines the look and frame of a mountain bike with “fat” tires that are a minimum of 3.8 inches wide and can sometimes exceed 5 inches. The frame holds a lot of differences, though, despite the similar aesthetic. For one, these fat bikes don’t have any suspension forks.

What was the origin of the fat bike?

Fat bikes have a bit of a complex origin story. There are 2 different places that both claim to have invented the fat bike for transportation, both around the same timeline, so no one actually knows where it started.

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