In my opinion fat biking is the single biggest innovation to shake up the industry since i started mountain biking which means it s more important than 29 wheels 27 5 wheels dropper posts thru axles and a whole host of other innovations that.
What is a fat bike good for.
If there s one cardinal rule of fat biking on groomed fattrack it s don t leave ruts in the trail.
The general tyre width window on fat bikes is 4in to 5in.
Most fat bikes ride on tires that are 3 8 to 5 wide.
Fat biking has transitioned relatively quickly from a fringe novelty to a central facet of the mountain bike experience.
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.
I ll begin by considering groomed fattrack with these fat bike etiquette tips and then will move on to other types of trails.
Fat bike tires are enjoyable means of transportation.
Typically and historically speaking the rim size is usually 26in.
Mid fat rims and tires are also available for 26 inch wheels and fit both the surly 1 x 1 and the troll.
Since they are not widely spread in some areas riding a fat bike is bound to make an impression on friends and family members.
And some fat bikes accept.
If you re leaving a rut turn around.
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.
A fat bike is the perfect tool for extending your riding season if you live where it s snowy or wet or where riding a regular tire mountain bike is futile not fun and might damage the trails.
Most fat bikes come with rigid forks without any form of suspension.
But there are now 27 5in rim fat bikes coming out.
Without gaining as much weight as a proper fatbike and utilizing mostly standard mountain bike components the 29 concept may suit some off pavement tours better than full 4 inch tires.
The frame holds a lot of differences though despite the similar aesthetic.
And as ever with fat bikes there are folk who have gone ott and made 29in fat bikes.
While fat bike owners average 76 days per year on their big tire bike some riders like the stability and suspension of fat tires so much they ride them all year round.