Runbikeswim Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Sold my bike and now doing research for a new one. Maybe going carbon... But in the meantime I'm considering getting a fat bike to ride ( including) races for the next 3 months... Will I manage? I'm using disk to a day bike... And thinking if getting one of these cheaper Titan fat bikes for those 3 months while I save for my bike..
Ryanpmb Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Don't waste your time on those Titan bikes. They're heavy and not a fair reflection of a proper fatbike. If you want to do it properly get a fatbike made by guys that have been doing it for years. See more on the topic here... https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/134165-fat-bike/
BrandonF_ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Fatbikes are stupid, makes no sense unless you live in the Sahara desert, and looks stupid even there, coz camels are sooo HOT in the desert right now...
PoiZoNouZ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Whatever. I bought a Spez Fatboy and ride it regularly for training. Amazing bike, does not feel like a fatty at all. Usually ride a Trek DS 29", but I rotate my rides between my 2 babies. Oh. and the Spez is an absolute bargain at 12500.
CleatsnCleavage Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Saw SO many people riding Sabie on fat bikes today - even a chick (with huge calves)
Guest notmyname Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 With all the snow we're having its probably a good idea to get a fat bike.
Cav' Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 As a primary bike its a *** idea. As an extra bike to play with by all means. (Wish I had one)
TALUS Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Fatbikes are stupid, makes no sense unless you live in the Sahara desert, and looks stupid even there, coz camels are sooo HOT in the desert right now...and loose rocks, and sandy stretches, and roots, and beaches, and grassy polls. We have a bit of those... No you won't win the race, but you will enjoy it.
TLK Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Would rather put the money towards another bike
BrandonF_ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Whatever. I bought a Spez Fatboy and ride it regularly for training. Amazing bike, does not feel like a fatty at all. Usually ride a Trek DS 29", but I rotate my rides between my 2 babies. Oh. and the Spez is an absolute bargain at 12500.Damn! You see what you did now lol!!
PoiZoNouZ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 The moment got away. Remember, N+1. There is always room for another bike to make riding more interesting.
BrandonF_ Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 The moment got away. Remember, N+1. There is always room for another bike to make riding more interesting.No worries You're right, I only have money for one bike, sold my Rocky Vertex yesterday to buy an Anthem on Monday haha! No second bike for me...(especially not a fatty )))
Ryan's dad Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I am looking at the momsen big gun frame set and build it up.It will be for fun and to tow the little ones half bike around.N+1 is the magic number, I have a road bike , mtb , and building a road ss.Only thing is that I have to build a bike room now.
Ryanpmb Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 I am looking at the momsen big gun frame set and build it up.It will be for fun and to tow the little ones half bike around.N+1 is the magic number, I have a road bike , mtb , and building a road ss.Only thing is that I have to build a bike room now.Make sure you know where to get a crank before you go and get a frameset...
the nerd Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Make sure you know where to get a crank before you go and get a frameset... Thats the one thing people forget about. i know someone who has a Mr Whirly in stock/can get...
Ryan's dad Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 Make sure you know where to get a crank before you go and get a frameset.... Will get that off of my old bike, should fit.
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