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It may be the latest fad, but I quite like the sound of a fat bike, but would like to demo one first.
Does anyone know if / where it is possible to take one out for a demo ride?
Thanks
Bothy Bikes in Aviemore
Not on one!
I think the boys at 18Bikes have a Genesis Caribou on demo?
There is a Charge Cooker Maxi available for hire on the west side of the New Forest in Hampshire.
http://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/page/avon%20tyrrell%20cycling%20tracks.html
Might be someone local who'll let you have a go on theirs
Where are you based, there's plenty of fatties about and I'm sure someone would let you have a wee go to try one out.
We have a Krampus and will be putting together a Caribou and probably another Surly at some point too - anything in particular you were looking to try?
Here's a few:
Charlie the Bike Monger in Swanage (Surly/Salsa)
Keep Pedalling in Manchester
Tim at Sideways Cycles, Alsager (9zero7)
Wayne at EDS bikes, N Yorks (Surly/Salsa)
All Terrain Cycles in Saltaire W Yorks to name a few.
Where about's are you?
For a perfect fat bike test ride I'd suggest some coastal singletrack and beach trails, like North Berwick, so give Dave at Law Cycles a shout 🙂
The shop @ coed y brenin have a hire fleet of em!
FWIW, just like any other style of bike, not all fatbikes are the same. So, don't expect a demo on one model to tell you all there is to know about fatbikes.
Based in East Anglia and willing to travel a reasonable distance
Ghyllside cycles in Ambleside had a Krampus and Puglsey when I was on holiday last week. Make a weekend of it, enjoy the trails and the local beers.
For any store you'd be safer to give them a call to make a booking if your traveling a distance.
[u]+1 for charlie the bikemonger, you won't leave their without having a go, it's the law 8)
There's a few who live over your way on the UK Fat Bike Forum
http://s436462119.websitehome.co.uk/index.php
Sign up and ask for a blast
scotroutes - Member
FWIW, just like any other style of bike, not all fatbikes are the same. So, don't expect a demo on one model to tell you all there is to know about fatbikes.POSTED 3 HOURS AGO # REPORT-POST
kinda true, any of them will tell you though wether you like/want a 4" tyre, heavier bike which in the right places is fun to ride or not 🙂
Buy the cider and i can tke you out, 5", reg 4", and best for everywhere away from soft sand 29+ 🙂
Swinnertons at Cannock [i]had[/i] a Krampus & a proper fat bike.
Was a while ago though.
Did 30 miles in the Lakes on a demo fat bike at the weekend Not for me had enough after 2 miles
where are you? we have demo's and specialise in Fatbikes. Love the fatness. We're near Gloucester, junction 11a M5 if that helps.
Can i just ad, its not a fad, its a fat revolution, Once you go Fat you never go Back!
Hi mate, where abouts in East Anglia, I live in sunny West Norfolk (Mileham) and you're more than welcome to have a go on my Mukluk.