Will 2014 be the year of the FAT Bike?

[Hairy]

So the whole FAT bike thing seems to be taking off with the more main stream brands also jumping on board, specifically Spesh and Trek.

 

Let's see how this pans out!

[MuddyMike]

Another marketing ploy to get more bikes off showroom floors....... its becoming like golf.....

[Hairy]

Not so sure ... those fat tyred bikes supposedly offer a whole new riding experience.

 

Now for some real snow in CT and I will get one

[Raab]

I would love to try one, hopefully there will be a few at the Africa Cycle Fair later this year to try

[Thug]

Hairy, On-One had their fat bike as a rolling chassis on special offer a while back. If I'm not mistaken, excl UK vat it was around GBP420.

 

I've taken Crusher's Surly Moonlander for a quick ride and I must say I'm pretty impressed.

 

I'm thinking of getting some wide rims (Rabbit Hole 50mm) for my Karate Monkey and running a 29*3" tyre upfront with a normal 2.4-2.5" in the rear.

Edited July 19, 2013 by Thug

[Hairy]

@ Thug ... you can now get it as a fork and frame option too

 

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FROOFAT/on_one_fatty_frame

http://www.on-one.co.uk/imgs/products/440x380_constWH/FROOFAT_P1.jpg

 

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FOOOFAT/on_one_fatty_fork

http://www.on-one.co.uk/imgs/products/440x380_constWH/FOOOFAT_P1.jpg

[Hairy]

Just waiting for that "previously known as Dangle guy" to see the split top tube ...

 

http://www.on-one.co.uk/imgs/products/440x380_constWH/FROOFAT_P2.jpg

[Hairy]

http://www.on-one.co.uk/imgs/products/440x380_constWH/CBOOFATX5_P2.jpg

[DIPSLICK]

I will get one. FAT BIKE even if it just to hang in my Lappa they look soooo cool

[Guest Omega Man]

Why?

[Mr SingleTrack]

I would love to own a single speed fatty

[rock]

yes please - 24" wheel fatty

 

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/07/23/its-a-boy-on-one-announces-baby-fatty-a-24-wheel-fat-bike/

[rouxtjie]

Not so sure ... those fat tyred bikes supposedly offer a whole new riding experience.

 

Now for some real snow in CT and I will get one

They are a gas to ride, but don't sit on one of their wheels, they can go over stuff you can't.

 

I wouldn't mind one....truth be told.

[Wayne Potgieter]

That looks quite cool.

 

Guess thick sand aint gonna be a problem anymore.

 

Hills maybe, but thick sand...nope.

[Blits]

Hi hubbers,

 

I'm looking into building a fat bike. The question is: Carbon rigid fork or suspension fork? What do you think? The frame will be carbon ... Was thinking suspension fork ... want to go off-road. But then again Manie road one with a carbon rigid fork in the Epic...but then again ... it was Manie riding...

 

Any advice?

[nonky]

Saw one at the Speczd Store in Melrose Arch - I WANT ONE!!!