Fat Bike

[Ryanpmb]

fast rocky/rooty/steps downhill and you will know why, should have tried mine

Done. Cascades. Multiple times. No hassles.

[ians H2Sport]

Done. Cascades. Multiple times. No hassles.

Actually I hear the Crazy German. Got thrown around on a rocky section in Giba, very uncomfortable! Lowered the tyre pressure a bit and found it a lot better. Ended up at 0.55 bar on the front after starting off at 0.75. Still huge fun either way

[Ryanpmb]

These things are made to run between 5 - 8 psi (0.35 - 0.55 bar), so now you're spot on.

 

Took me a while too. I started out at a higher pressure thinking a compact surfaces locally (as opposed to snow and sand) would require it. My 'go to' bike is a rigid SS so I'm used running lower than normal pressures and riding rigid. I quickly realised that these fat tyres are simply best run at the above ultra low pressures. The strong side walls seem to combat any 'roll' one would expect and at these low pressure they provide all the 'suspension' I need. As I said though, I'm used riding with no suspension fork.

[ians H2Sport]

These things are made to run between 5 - 8 psi (0.35 - 0.55 bar), so now you're spot on.

 

Took me a while too. I started out at a higher pressure thinking a compact surfaces locally (as opposed to snow and sand) would require it. My 'go to' bike is a rigid SS so I'm used running lower than normal pressures and riding rigid. I quickly realised that these fat tyres are simply best run at the above ultra low pressures. The strong side walls seem to combat any 'roll' one would expect and at these low pressure they provide all the 'suspension' I need. As I said though, I'm used riding with no suspension fork.

great, thanks. Good info

[DubbelBuys]

Anyone know of other 'bargain' / budget fatbikes available in SA?

Preferably alu frame.

 

So far the Mongoose Argus seems to be a good option.

[Odinson]

Anyone know of other 'bargain' / budget fatbikes available in SA?

Preferably alu frame.

 

So far the Mongoose Argus seems to be a good option.

 

Have a look at Titan's Whopper range. 

 

http://www.titanracingbikes.com/fatbikerange.html

 

The Whopper Race looks quite nice. 

[Frohan]

Silverback double scoop, going for R13 000, coming end November, my name is on the back order list allready!!

 

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

 

Felt also have a Fatty

[rock]

Silverback appear to have won the local fat bike war based on looks. First 'budget' fat that appeals to me.

[Frohan]

Silverback appear to have won the local fat bike war based on looks. First 'budget' fat that appeals to me.

 

That's my opinion also!!

 

And at a very good price with not too bad components!!!

[Hairy]

So the Fat Cat thingie mabob looks like a import from Momsen ... see pic

 

http://www.rapidbikes.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/588-fatbike_macroBanner_26inch.jpg

[Hairy]

Silverback appear to have won the local fat bike war based on looks. First 'budget' fat that appeals to me.

Does look good hey!

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SCOOP-DOUBLE-1-1920x1268.jpg

[Odinson]

So the Fat Cat thingie mabob looks like a import from Momsen ... see pic

 

http://www.rapidbikes.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/588-fatbike_macroBanner_26inch.jpg

 

That FatCat doesn't look like a very robust ride.

 

Like it was designed to cruise waterfronts and beaches. Has a very "urban" vibe.

[Hairy]

Does look good hey!

 

http://www.silverbacklab.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/SCOOP-DOUBLE-1-1920x1268.jpg

ETA is mostlikely December ........... keep your eye's open for a review on the HUB about this time

[Brian Fantana]

That FatCat doesn't look like a very robust ride.

 

Like it was designed to cruise waterfronts and beaches. Has a very "urban" vibe.

 

I think that is exactly what they were going for.  As far as I know there will be a Momsen fat bike as well which will be higher end and suitable for trail riding.

[tunariaan]

[tunariaan]

9.7kg