We all know about Framed, Bikes Direct and Walgoose. Any one else apart of this box of crayons? :thumbsup:
Fatbikes under $1000 bucks
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Mongoose takes a beating and maybe deservedly so. I can only speak for myself, but I rode (on MTB trails) a Mongoose Malus last year for 2200 miles without a single problem and very low maintenance.
I now have a Farley and it's obviously a superior bike in every way, but I cannot speak badly of the Malus. A friend who had never ridden a fat bike road it Sunday on the trails and loved it.
Again, this is just my personal experience. Those reviews above are brutal. HAHA.
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I now have a Farley and it's obviously a superior bike in every way, but I cannot speak badly of the Malus. A friend who had never ridden a fat bike road it Sunday on the trails and loved it.
Again, this is just my personal experience. Those reviews above are brutal. HAHA.
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I appreciate your input! IMO, if the frame is decent, you can always change out the low tier components over time. Of course, there's a point of diminishing returns and it's always more expensive to do this then buy it pretty much the way you want it. I'm just unsure if I would really like and keep a fat bike so hence my trepidation for spending more $.
My immediate thoughts were hydraulic disc brakes, maybe a Microshift Advent X 1by setup and a dropper if I were to like it and keep it...
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In a race:
- Put me or you on the absolute best MTB available
- Put a top tier rider on a steel-frame Dolomite
- Who wins?
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The original dolomite and its close cousins (I think the newer ones have drilled rims but otherwise nothing has changed in 8 years really) is probably the number one selling fat bike model in the western world. Hell the thread on the bike on here has over 3000 posts in it. In my experience, people who refer to them as Bicycle shaped objects have never known what poverty is, used a food bank, been homeless, etc... and generally are stuck up snobs.
The Dolo in the (semi) wild - Mongoose Dolomite
The Dolo in the (semi) wild - Mongoose Dolomite (Hitch, etc.) Got it. Assembled. First ride. (sorry the stem is 180 out, I have back problems) ******************************************************************* ~edit: starting an index, to help people find key info in this long, and...
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I wrote a review of the dolomite ALX... other than sharing the dolomite name its a completely different model, sharing more in common with the Argus Trail.
Mongoose fat bike fans
Hey Mongoose fat bike fans. I'm working on a new project for the YouTube channel. This time I'm creating a Mongoose Mini-series, covering a bunch of aspects of the Mongoose fat bikes, and what can be done to keep them riding tip top. Check out the mini-series here: I'm trying to make this...
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Great review and comparison, angry updates thoughts on the ALX?I wrote a review of the dolomite ALX... other than sharing the dolomite name its a completely different model, sharing more in common with the Argus Trail.
Mongoose fat bike fans
Hey Mongoose fat bike fans. I'm working on a new project for the YouTube channel. This time I'm creating a Mongoose Mini-series, covering a bunch of aspects of the Mongoose fat bikes, and what can be done to keep them riding tip top. Check out the mini-series here: I'm trying to make this...
Great review and comparison, angry updates thoughts on the ALX?I wrote a review of the dolomite ALX... other than sharing the dolomite name its a completely different model, sharing more in common with the Argus Trail.
Mongoose fat bike fans
Hey Mongoose fat bike fans. I'm working on a new project for the YouTube channel. This time I'm creating a Mongoose Mini-series, covering a bunch of aspects of the Mongoose fat bikes, and what can be done to keep them riding tip top. Check out the mini-series here: I'm trying to make this...
Mongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
Mongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
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If you have $800 to spend, The House is selling Framed Minnesota for $899 then 11% cashback from Activity Junky
www.the-house.com
But I know this is the "Under $1K" thread but for $1200, can get the Framed Minnesota LTD and get you hydraulic brakes, tubeless ready wheels, 27.5x4 Cake Eaters, thru axles and tapered headtube.
Framed Minnesota Fat Bike
<p>The fat bike that started it all, the Minnesota, got a facelift. We ditched the SRAM X5 1x9 drivetrain and upgraded to a Shimano Deore M6000 wide range 1x10 drivetrain. The precision of Shimano index shifting combined with a wide range 11-42 cassette and 28 tooth front chainring gives you all...
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But I know this is the "Under $1K" thread but for $1200, can get the Framed Minnesota LTD and get you hydraulic brakes, tubeless ready wheels, 27.5x4 Cake Eaters, thru axles and tapered headtube.
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NOTE: The sale price at WOOT is for a size SMALL.On sale today only on WootMongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
Mongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
The Argus Trail and the Dolomite ALX use the same frame. The size SMALL frame is listed as being 17".
I confirmed with an owner of a size SMALL ALX that the seat tube measurement is actually just over 15".
The Mongoose website lists the Argus Trail in size SMALL as be suitable for riders 5'3"-5'6".
Good to know, when I purchased my Dolomite I didn't know about sizes because I wasn't a bike rider. All in all I have over 10,00 miles on mine and I'm 6'.NOTE: The sale price at WOOT is for a size SMALL.
The Argus Trail and the Dolomite ALX use the same frame. The size SMALL frame is listed as being 17".
I confirmed with an owner of a size SMALL ALX that the seat tube measurement is actually just over 15".
The Mongoose website lists the Argus Trail in size SMALL as be suitable for riders 5'3"-5'6".
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striker64,
AFAIK, all of the Mongoose steel-frame fat bikes are one size only. Very few steel-framed bikes from any manufacturer are offered with sized frames.
The seat tube on my Malus measures 17" (top of the tube to the center of the spindle). That would be a "Medium" in most bikes that come in sizes. Most of the steel-frame one-size fat bikes have 17-18" seat tubes.
Ride safe,
jpz0883
Thanks! Just ordered it!On sale today only on WootMongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
Mongoose Argus Trail Adult Fat Tire MB 26-In
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You couldn't pay me to ride that $900 framed. My buddy and i bought two of them last year, i opened the box and saw the horrible tires they put on the bike and immediately closed the box. he brought his over and we put it together. It is not really good at anything. he has also had nothing but problems - 3 flats, 2 busted chains and one bent his cassette. So glad i sent mine back and spent the extra $ for a Trek Farley 5 - @ $2000 the trek is way more than 2x as good as the framed if for nothing else the tire quality and the abillity to run studs on the factory tires.If you have $800 to spend, The House is selling Framed Minnesota for $899 then 11% cashback from Activity Junky
Framed Minnesota Fat Bike
<p>The fat bike that started it all, the Minnesota, got a facelift. We ditched the SRAM X5 1x9 drivetrain and upgraded to a Shimano Deore M6000 wide range 1x10 drivetrain. The precision of Shimano index shifting combined with a wide range 11-42 cassette and 28 tooth front chainring gives you all...
But I know this is the "Under $1K" thread but for $1200, can get the Framed Minnesota LTD and get you hydraulic brakes, tubeless ready wheels, 27.5x4 Cake Eaters, thru axles and tapered headtube.
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Bought a bike and didnt look at the build spec? Flats, broken chain, bent cassette is all rider error. Framed to fail from the start.
Agree Trek 5 is the way to go but not everyone has $2K.
And to keep on topic for Under $1K fat bikes, guess what? Framed Minnesota discounted to $700 plus another 11% cashback with Active Junky.
Framed Minnesota Fat Bike
<p>The fat bike that started it all, the Minnesota, got a facelift. We ditched the SRAM X5 1x9 drivetrain and upgraded to a Shimano Deore M6000 wide range 1x10 drivetrain. The precision of Shimano index shifting combined with a wide range 11-42 cassette and 28 tooth front chainring gives you all...
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still over priced crap.And to keep on topic for Under $1K fat bikes, guess what? Framed Minnesota discounted to $700 plus another 11% cashback with Active Junky.
Framed Minnesota Fat Bike
<p>The fat bike that started it all, the Minnesota, got a facelift. We ditched the SRAM X5 1x9 drivetrain and upgraded to a Shimano Deore M6000 wide range 1x10 drivetrain. The precision of Shimano index shifting combined with a wide range 11-42 cassette and 28 tooth front chainring gives you all...
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what are your thoughts on the bike?
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The Minnesota fat is just fine for me. Only thing I didn't like was too much toe overlap. But now my brain is programmed to avoid that. Its a nice bike. Good components all around. Supposed to get a ton of snow here this weekend. Can't wait. Local trails are groomed. Love it.
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Other than Framed…are there currently any x < $1,000 options for a 6’3” rider?
I’ve been doing a lot of research and there does not appear to be many options aimed at those above 6’2”. Even some supposedly aimed at 6’2” riders (I.e. Northrock)…I’m seeing feedback that they’re a little small.
Is there such thing as a x < $1,000 fatbike that’s sold in a LBS?
I’ve got dozens of bike stores within a reasonable driving distance, but it appears that not a single one carry them.
I would consider used. There just aren’t a lot of XL framed used bikes on the market in my area.
I’ve been doing a lot of research and there does not appear to be many options aimed at those above 6’2”. Even some supposedly aimed at 6’2” riders (I.e. Northrock)…I’m seeing feedback that they’re a little small.
Is there such thing as a x < $1,000 fatbike that’s sold in a LBS?
I’ve got dozens of bike stores within a reasonable driving distance, but it appears that not a single one carry them.
I would consider used. There just aren’t a lot of XL framed used bikes on the market in my area.
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