[Closed] My new Fat bike

plenty tyre surface to kick

picking up the 29er 3.5 today it's going to be monster, best idea for forks has come from sideways tim with using a stuffed sc32 spaced up as a rigid as the size of the wheel will foul most fat unicrown forks.

I can get hold of a "normal" wheel size fat version as well, and2.75 and 3" 29er nobblies although a 3" "skinny" 29er on the rear should give a similar weight distribution as 26" endo (ish)

the frankenfatbike tradition is alive and well over here

finding it great, does feel more lively than the ougs, but till well planted

only done 30 odd miles on it so far - 15 mile night ride last night, really like the riding position,

should get some stickers made up that say "I don't care that you don't understand"

See I'll admit I like things that aren't the norm, I also like monster trucks, tonka, tractors diggers etc (ever since I was a kid) I also like mountain bikes so this appeals to me

I think its funny people saying that fat bikes are just a fashion - since when do I care - ive got one cos I like then not because they are niche

Now that a few dealers have a demo fat bike I would recommend trying one out - as many are surprised by them

till then they will carry on not making much sense, but making lots of fun

I'm going to have a "chubby chaser" sticker on mine 😀

tazzymtb - Member
...the frankenfatbike tradition is alive and well over here

The dull grey conformists of the STW Inquisition will excoriate you... 🙂

Despite not being my thing , I've seen the fun Coastkid and at least a half dozen others get up here In East Lothian on there Fatties. With the winters forecast looking really dodgy I think they might be out riding whilst we are sat inside on STW.

I have ditched my full Suss as I worked out in the end it was of No advantage to me- I could ride everything on my HT that I rode on the FS so what was the point?

There is room in the shed for one of these though - it is different enough to be interesting.

Now that a few dealers have a demo fat bike I would recommend trying one out - as many are surprised by them

This.

Spot on cozz...

"I don't care that you don't understand"

...or as Louis Armstrong said, "if you've got to ask," "then you'll never know."

coastkid,yeah,bit of choppin an weldin 😆

Stu,it weighs 35lbs,double my Peggy,near enuff 😕

With the winters forecast looking really dodgy I think they might be out riding whilst [s]we are sat inside on STW.[/s] [b]some of us are enjoying going sideways as much as possible on kids bikes with their normal dry weather tyres[/b]

aint about miles, it's about smiles 😀

Cozz, this pic just for you. Not a dig at your bike ( I like it and wouln't mind one ) but I thought you would like it since you are into things that are not the norm 🙂

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...or as Louis Armstrong said, "if you've got to ask," "then you'll never know."

The dull grey conformists of the STW Inquisition will excoriate you...

Well personally I consider these 'fat bikes' to be terribly dull and vanilla. Everyone knows they have become too common now, I ride one of these to make me feel superior and special

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I ride one of these to make me feel superior and special

See that's the bit i just can't get my head round.
Everyone I know that has a fatbike couldn't care less what anyone that's never riden one thinks of them.
They're to busy having fun on them. It's not about how they look it's how they bring a smile to your face when you ride them.

You do now how to smile don't you grum?

😆

I'm sure some people are just about the fun aspect, but it's pretty clear the mentality of some is that they like to feel special and different, and sneer at the boring mainstream 'trail monkeys' who don't spend their time riding through a flat bog - whatever floats your boat I guess.

I wouldn't mind a go on one of these - I can see it could be fun - just not on a beach/bog. And I don't think that riding one would make me superior to other people as some seem to.

It makes me feel a bit sorry for them that they write stuff off without trying it.

I feel a bit sorry for people who need an unusual bike to make themselves feel special, and are constantly unsatisfied and looking for the next fad. 😉

Again i can't get my head round the way [b]you[/b] think people feel when they ride a particular bike. 😕

Why would you even care how they felt?

Would you care how they felt if they were on the same bike as you?

Maybe it's your problem not theirs?

BTW I've said this before and I'll say it again.
You're* welcome to have a blast on any of my bikes. Including the fatbike. Hell you could even ride it round a trail centre if you wanted. 😆

They're quite good fun at trail centres.

*Or anyone else for that matter

And I don't think that riding one would make me superior to other people as [b]some[/b] seem to.
I feel a bit sorry for [b]people[/b] who need an unusual bike to make themselves feel special, and are constantly unsatisfied and looking for the next fad.

Theres allot of assumption about what other people are thinking + what motivates their behavior goes on on here.
Glad you're having fun on the bike. Looks like a very steep head angle, or is that just the pic?

Glad you're having fun on the bike

That's what it's all about. Fun.

Looks like a very steep head angle

I think that's just the way the lens distorts stuff that's close to it.

you wouldn't want a slack HA on a fatbike unless it was for riding flat out down volcanoes while being chased by molten lava.

half the fannies on here that want/now have slack HA bikes don't need them either.

Tbh- I dont think I would get enough use out of one to justify buying one for a grand upwards -but they do look quite a bit of fun and I enjoyed the brief spin on the On one prototype at ssuk.

If people like them and it gets them smiling- its all good for me.

Interested in keefs kona- how much did you put that together for matey?

- name names or STFU

Looks like he went for the STFU option. 😆

😀

Pop,already got 'normal' bits,fat fork-bartered off a mate,rims-£110 posted the pair,a german site Taz gave me the heads up for,one tyre and tube from Toby in Dutchland,£90,one tyre off the classifieds on here,£75,one tube from charlie,£12.hubs on sale at crc£48 the pair,spokes already got,I build a lot of wheels 😉
Cranks,bartered of a mate,BB £12 crc.

so about £350 ish in new parts,rest out of the frankenlab bike shed,and about a week's work all together.

coastkid,I'll try and sort some close up pics in the week,but pretty,it aint !

it's not just about doing it cheaply though,it's more about creating something different and fun/useful,for me personally.

Looks like he went for the STFU option.

I already mentioned one (whoever was talking about 'trail monkeys'), CBA trawling through other threads but it's there alright. Not just my opinion either, STW is pretty well known as a haven for niche snobbishness.

STW is pretty well known as a haven for niche snobbishness.

If that's the case why do you come on here and search out threads about bikes that you have no inerest in?

Apart from to keep banging on about how people feel when they ride bikes different to yours.

It must be a bit confusing for you when the same people ride there other more regular bikes. 😆

I'd still like you to answer my previous questions too.

Why would you even care how they felt?

Would you care how they felt if they were on the same bike as you?

Maybe it's your problem not theirs?

snobbishness? 😆 WTF? many of these these "snobs" you're slating have offered you a shot of their bike.

If that's the case why do you come on here and search out threads about bikes that you have no inerest in?

I don't have 'no interest in' them - as I've said several times I think they could be fun. And generally I like it here - apart form the ****y niche snobbery. 😉

Why would you even care how they felt?

I don't really - it just strikes me as a bit lame. It's funny how defensive you get about it though, despite claiming not to care what others think. 😆

Would you care how they felt if they were on the same bike as you?

Eh?

Maybe it's your problem not theirs?

It's not really a problem...

grum - Member
STW is pretty well known as a haven for niche snobbishness.

druidh, there's loads of people on here who are just up for trying something different cos it's fun. I applaud those people.

Then there are the people who literally wouldn't be seen dead on a standard bike from a mainstream manufacturer, or seemingly even ride with other people that had them. I don't applaud those people....

despite claiming not to care what others think.

I couldn't give two ***** what you think about my bikes.
But it does grate a little with you constant wrong accusations of snobbery.

As others have said you've even been offered a go on any of my bikes.
That isn't the action of a snob in my book.
If you met me the last thing you'd accuse me of is being a snob. I might be many things but i ain't a snob.

You on the other hand seem to have some kind a reverse snobbery thing going on.

hen there are the people who literally wouldn't be seen dead on a standard bike from a mainstream manufacturer, or seemingly even ride with other people that had them.

Care to name them?

grum - Member
Then there are the people who literally wouldn't be seen dead on a standard bike from a mainstream manufacturer, or seemingly even ride with other people that had them. I don't applaud those people....

(Cube owner) 🙂

Most of the owners of fat bikes and othe niche items that I know are usually the ones taking other riders out for guided tours and helping to enthuse beginners about the joys of riding, regardless of what you ride. I'm sure there are some nobends out there like there are in all walks of life regardless of bike type

To be fair to the guys with unusual bikes, most of the arguments originate when some tool makes a snidey comment. If you've nothing positive to offer, just stay out of the thread.

If you've nothing positive to offer, just stay out of the thread

That should apply for all threads IMO.

singlespeedstu - Member
Everyone I know that has a fatbike couldn't care less what anyone that's never riden one thinks of them.
They're to busy having fun on them. It's not about how they look it's how they bring a smile to your face when you ride them.

Seconded with Stu
Fat Bikes, Weird Bikes "normal" bikes, who cares what pepole think if you like it and have fun on it just ride it.

Just remember one important thing [b]if you haven't tried it don't knock it[/b]

With the exception of 'up the bum' 😕

40 - 50 mile route planned tomorrow, passing through sherwood pines at some point, if you're there and open minded say HI -

(the above is not a reference to "up the bum" !!!)

Am after a pugsley fatbike, do the sizes equate to mtb, as I am in NJ usa and as the snow gets about a foot deep i need a fatbik, last year I tried putting a ski on the front wheel and studded back tyre, worked in the compacted snow but not soft, I didn't ride my bikes for about 2 months. I did try but pushing my bike through the snow got boring in about 10mins and the roads had so much ploughed snow at the sides it made the roads narrow

sizes kinda equate, except its like running a 29er (larger wheel circumference)

Think there will be people over there with bikes you could try - ask on the fat bike section of mtbr

My 26" On One and Overbury are 16" so is the Pugsley. The height of the tyres make very little difference to me.........enjoy..

who kidnapped Grum and replaced him with that narrow minded doppleganger?

i don't like that grum man Mum

love that frankenfatbike, kerwality!

grum - Member
….Well personally I consider these 'fat bikes' to be terribly dull and vanilla. Everyone knows they have become too common now, I ride one of these to make me feel superior and special...

It really puzzles me why we get posts of this tenor, not just for fatbikes, but any time anyone does something different with a bike or expresses enthusiasm for riding it or their local conditions.

You can see this happening with singlespeeds, 29ers, fixies etc. Anything that varies from the norm gets turned into an insult eg

grum - Member
...And generally I like it here - apart form the ****y niche snobbery. ?

But why? Surely what someone else rides or their enthusiasm for their bike shouldn't be so threatening to another person's self image that they post stuff like that?

Or is there a hidden superior secret society of cyclists called the Norm Enforcers? Visions of a special handshake, meetings conducted in suitable cafes. What do they wear, can we join?

All bikes are fun, even BSOs.