Red Zone Posted November 24, 2014 Share I don't know if its a fad, but it is certainly a very small niche that I don't see making a very big imprint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Zebra Posted November 24, 2014 Share Just spent a week riding dunes and beaches in Mozambique on my Fattie... One of Mannie Heymans 9Zero7's... Whilst I still ride it on the Spruit for fun, the beach riding was completely different... Will see if I have a photo... Frohan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Zebra Posted November 24, 2014 Share A few off my phone... others on the waterproof happy snapper at home. Best thing about fat tyres? Can make the bike stand by itself for photos!! Frohan, Kaboom, WezGK and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frohan Posted November 24, 2014 Share A few off my phone... others on the waterproof happy snapper at home. Best thing about fat tyres? Can make the bike stand by itself for photos!!Very nice!!! Hopefully my Silverback Double Scoop are coming before December, then I will do the same at Struisbaai, planning to ride along the beach from Struisbaai to Arniston, its 27km of unspoilt beach!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 24, 2014 Share I don't know if its a fad, but it is certainly a very small niche that I don't see making a very big imprint. Many might say if cycling isn't niche to you then you're doing it wrong... XCEnduroTrailSinglespeedMarathonetc etc I definately think fat bikes are a niche that will fit into a sport full of niches. Edited November 24, 2014 by Ryanpmb Stuboy99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 24, 2014 Share Many might say if cycling isn't niche to you then you're doing it wrong... XCEnduroTrailSinglespeedMarathonetc etc I think definately think fat bikes are a niche that will fit into a sport full of niches. True, but what I think makes fatbikes so contentious, is the fact that it is a very purpose-oriented bike, that is mostly being used for purposes other than those it was intended for. So, you have guys riding fatbikes on normal trails, where a regular hardtail will be a much more efficient choice. But, you also have to consider the fun factor. If I had a fatbike and wanted to ride it on normal trails (because it's fun) why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Zebra Posted November 24, 2014 Share Very nice!!! Hopefully my Silverback Double Scoop are coming before December, then I will do the same at Struisbaai, planning to ride along the beach from Struisbaai to Arniston, its 27km of unspoilt beach!!Lekker - EnjoyDEFINITELY do a tubeless conversion. Took me forever, lots of sealant, some insulation foam plus a few trips to SupaQuick's compressor - def worth it. And get the widest tyres you can. I was on 4.9's and they floated up and over almost everything. Frohan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted November 24, 2014 Share True, but what I think makes fatbikes so contentious, is the fact that it is a very purpose-oriented bike, that is mostly being used for purposes other than those it was intended for. So, you have guys riding fatbikes on normal trails, where a regular hardtail will be a much more efficient choice. But, you also have to consider the fun factor. If I had a fatbike and wanted to ride it on normal trails (because it's fun) why not? Pretty much what I do with mine Frohan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetup Posted November 24, 2014 Share I will have one soon!When I getz the moneezzzz Frohan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frohan Posted November 25, 2014 Share Lekker - EnjoyDEFINITELY do a tubeless conversion. Took me forever, lots of sealant, some insulation foam plus a few trips to SupaQuick's compressor - def worth it. And get the widest tyres you can. I was on 4.9's and they floated up and over almost everything.Will do, planning to go tubeless from day 1, I got a nice video clip on how to do the tubeless thing and yes, looks as if the Silverback comes with 4.7's, so will stick with them!Now just to wait untill the shipment arrives and hopefully that is before the December holidays!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted December 4, 2014 Share Ok... the fad is over for me... ...for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted December 4, 2014 Share A few off my phone... others on the waterproof happy snapper at home. Best thing about fat tyres? Can make the bike stand by itself for photos!! Nice picsHow does it compare to a normal mtb on the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted October 11, 2015 Share I juzt entered Fatattack.co.za. Lekker man, lekker. BenReaper and Frohan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frohan Posted October 12, 2015 Share I juzt entered Fatattack.co.za. Lekker man, lekker. Cool, you going to use youre own bike or theirs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted October 12, 2015 Share Cool, you going to use youre own bike or theirs??Theirs. Both for logistics (finish race, get beer, get on plane) and because I suspect we will do several river crossings (BB et.) Frohan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 12, 2015 Share I juzt entered Fatattack.co.za. Lekker man, lekker.Im keen to hear how it goes, its in my neck of the woods so will want to try it at some stage. TALUS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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