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Rigid or Suspension... What's Best For Fat Biking?
One of the biggest advancements in mountain biking was the invention of the suspension fork. It allowed us to get down some gnarly trails that were otherwise un-rideable and was the beginning of modern mountain biking as we know it. Jump forward to today with fat bikes and we are almost repeating the same cycle again. We have gone back in time to rigid frame technologically. Or have we?
To Stud or Not To Stud?... That is the Question
To stud or not to stud… that is the question we look at today. It’s a huge choice to make. During the winter months some of us get snow and ice while others get none at all. And then there’s that in between zone that most of us fat bikers reside in. One big thing to consider I think is price. Studded fat bike tires are not cheap. You’re going to be spending about $140-$250+ per tire. Yep, you read that correctly. That’s more than big mud tires for off road vehicles (I just bought a set of 33” Maxxis...
Homemade Energy Snacks for Your Next Adventure
I used to go to the grocery store and search for deals on energy bars. Sometimes, I’d even luck out and there would be some “Manager Markdown” bars hidden in the back of the store with the discounted day-old bread.
Keep Warm and Dry This Winter While Riding Your Bike
When it comes to riding bikes in the winter, there are several key factors to success. Obviously, the number one is staying upright while riding your bike on slick surfaces. That's huge! (LOL) You also need to be warm, but not so warm that you overheat and sweat too much.
Foam Grips are the Amazing Product You Need for Fat Biking and Mountain Biking
One big thing I've noticed is how much warmer my hands are while holding the handlebars this winter.