to let me have a short spin ?
always ridden 26 inch HT or FS but recently bought a surly ogre(29er) and built it up with 2.35 tubed tyres . However ...last night I fitted a 3" maxxis chronicle shod tubeless set up front end bought from a fellow STWer and WOW ...what a difference ..I couldn't believe the difference in comfort/feel/grip/confidence it instilled. I haven't pumped it up since receiving and it's probably at 5 psi!so drags the steering somewhat but i just loved the tractor like feel without dive from sus forks. It's early days but i've a feeling i may be converted to this slower crawling type MTbiking as fun is more important to me than speed. HENCE......
i'd love to try something fattish all round to see if fatter means better for my purposes.
Can anyone help ...I'm an immature 52 yr old and can leave car keys passport/cc whatever if you're concerned re security or ride with me ...a short jaunt would be enough as i'm currently unfit due to ill health. See my forum history if any doubt re genuine .Btw ..i'm tall if that matters
thanks in advance
Bill
Hi Kaiser
You're welcome to try out my On One Fatty (Fnaar).
I'm in Moretonhampstead so not too far from you. Got friends visiting so this weekend is out but could possibly meet for an evening ride sometime next week if that works for you.
My other bikes are a large Surly Karate Monkey and 1x1 if that helps to give sizing.
Not on here all that much but drop me an email and we'll sort something out.
Cheers
Jon
sounds fantastic Jon thanks for the kind offer ( would need to be a gentle spin ..i know dartmoor!)
I'll mail you after the weekend
all the best
Bill
i just loved the tractor like feel without dive from sus forks. It's early days but i've a feeling i may be converted to this slower crawling type MTbiking as fun is more important to me than speed.
I can't help with the test ride as I'm a long way north (and don't even have a fatbike yet), but this phrase hit home and reminded me of my own thoughts on first trying a (rigid) fatbike. It's very different to "normal" mountain biking. In fact I'd question whether it is really the same sport at all, but there is something undeniably fun about a big fat low-pressure tyre with rigid forks.
One thing I would say, if you are going to arrange some test rides, is to try and find a 5" bike to test as well as a 4" one. I think it's generally accepted that 4" is the better all round compromise, but if you are just looking for pure hooligan fun a 5" bike is hoot.
@Kaiser No worries - you're welcome. Could meet somewhere like Fingle Bridge if you want a fairly mellow ride with the option of a few climbs and bits of singletrack.
Fingle's bridge, lovely spot for a fatty ride, but wasn't aware you could ride there?
I've got a large Genesis Caribou you could have a spin on - it's near Bideford if that's any use.
Or if you do plan to meet up with Jon let me know and I'll try and join you - you try a couple of different fatties that way.
Phil
Providing you aren't one of those people that fall off all the time (you know the ones, they say "if you don't fall off then you're not trying hard enough") you are welcome to have a go on mine. I'm in Exeter and might even be heading to Haldon later on today.
John
Surly Krampus here, if you're ever out Woodbury or Ottery way drop me a line. I'm 6ft and on a medium frame, but think the bike would be fine up to 6'2" or so.
thanks to all kind offers ..will be in touch
Xl pugsley £500 west mids. I work in Gloucester.
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Kaiser, where are you in Exeter?
Large puffin here in Weston Super Mare. Try before you buy as it needs to fine a new home
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Fingle's bridge, lovely spot for a fatty ride, but wasn't aware you could ride there?
The woodland extending all the way downstream to Steps Bridge has been bought up by the NT and Woodland trust and they've opened up access to the lot. Something like 40 odd miles of trails - it's mainly fire road and riverside track, but with some great views. Some steepish downhills and climbs and a smattering of really nice single track. I normally do a loop from Wooston Hill fort down to the river near Clifford Bridge and then up to the Hunters Path below Castle Drogo and back through Drewe woods. Worth an explore.
Jb66 ...I'm in pinhoe
Thanks for info sprocketjockey 🙂
@Sprocketjockey, I have done a couple of rides around there, really nice place to ride. Amazing views down the valley on the Drogo-fingle bridge path.
@Kaiser, well I'm in Clyst Heath near Tesco so just drop me an email if you want to have a better look at my bike. There is also a on one fatty in the garage as well.