Fat Bike

[rock]

 

 

Personally I think this is a genre that can take off in SA. Fat bikes are probably a bit much. 29+ bridges the gap between a fat bike and a rigid 29r .

 

nail. head.

 

p.s. more pics of your bike please.....

[Ryanpmb]

nail. head.

 

p.s. more pics of your bike please.....

Thanks.

 

Will do...

[ichnusa]

I see this thread has taken off a bit, and I find it quite strange. I rode a Surly fat bike in Wyoming about a year ago - rental for a day and it was pretty fun, although it handled like a mule. But it does let you ride in the snow, which means you can ride almost all year round if you're at the mercy of bad winters. So I'm wondering why folk here are so keen on the concept… Maybe riding on the beach? But is there something that I'm missing?

 

Maybe folk are bored of their single speeds and looking to the next fad...

[Pieter1]

 

 

Maybe folk are bored of their single speeds and looking to the next fad...

NEVER!

[Flowta]

From MTBR.com

 

I just received my Custom Wiseman frame and built it up last night. This frame currently has 26x3.8 in it, but can be ran as a 29er, 27.5 or a 29+ or a 27.5+ when then are actually available.

 

This is a 73mm bottom bracket shell with a symmetrical 135mm rear end. The cranks clear with plenty to spare as does the chainring thanks to some fantastic fabrication. I have the wheel slammed forward and the chainstay is just over 17".

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/singlespeed/916650d1408379216-new-post-your-singlespeed-photo-3.jpg

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/singlespeed/916651d1408379493-new-post-your-singlespeed-photo-12.jpg

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/singlespeed/916652d1408379439-new-post-your-singlespeed-photo-5.jpg

[Ryanpmb]

Maybe folk are bored of their single speeds and looking to the next fad...

Hey Al - still pick my SS for most of my rides .

[NINER_boy]

 

Hey Al - still pick my SS for most of my rides .

 

Rode my SS recently for the first time in a loooong while.

The most fun I've had with my legs close together.

 

Still have a smile on my face

[Ryanpmb]

Trying some wider bars - 710mm just too narrow. 800mm risers may just do the trick...

 

[EvanB]

Ryan, what width tyres are those?

[Spoke101]

Trying some wider bars - 710mm just too narrow. 800mm risers may just do the trick...

 

 

We missed you on the ride this afternoon.

[Ryanpmb]

We missed you on the ride this afternoon.

Ja, sorry mate - was stuck in a meeting. Only finished up 15h15... You there next week?

[Ryanpmb]

Ryan, what width tyres are those?

Hi Evan. 4.0" tyres. On One Floaters - VEE Rubber tyres.

[Cycle Factory]

Silverback's take on the fatbike: Silverback Fatty Double Scoop

 

http://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/EUBK_Silverback_Fatty_Double-Scoop.jpg

[Flowta]

Silverback's take on the fatbike: Silverback Fatty Double Scoop

 

http://reviews.mtbr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/EUBK_Silverback_Fatty_Double-Scoop.jpg

The single scoop comes with the RS Bluto fork

http://www.silverbacklab.com/bike/mountain/silverback-scoop-fatty-single-scoop/

 

Any idea on prices?

[2bliss]

@Flowta: My LBS says around R13k for the Double Scoop. Dunno if that is accurate/official. If so, I'll be verrry tempted.

[enrlodi]

At what price Bibi?

 

In Italy KHS 4Season 5000 Carbon will be sold at 2.699 euros (official price) fully assembled or at 1399 euros for frame-kit and fork.

 

These days KHS 4Season 5000 Carbon is on display at the Eurobike fair in Germany.

 

for tech info and geometry: http://www.irontrust...d=12&Itemid=139

 

 

http://www.irontrust.net/iron/images/KHS-077-ATB5000_03_LOW.jpghttp://www.irontrust.net/iron/images/KHS-159-ATB5000_02_LOW.jpg

 

 

http://www.irontrust.net/iron/images/KHS-103-ATB5000_01_LOW.jpg