I'm down the rabbit hole. Was given this Malus by a friend. I really enjoyed riding it this last winter.... but, it was REALLY heavy (44lbs). Decided I'm a snow rider!! So this summer I'm completing this project. .. probably foolishly. Removed kickstand, replaced brakes with zrace hydraulic, stock was crap and wouldn't stop me, got rid of of revo twist shifter and got shimano trigger, replaced rotors,new wider bars, new stem, new headset, serviced bottom bracket, serviced hubs, new crank set with 34 tooth oval ring, brew seatpost, 3d saddle, about to tape the rims for tubeless, replaced derailleur, replaced cassette with megarange. There's a set of TR Juggernaut Pro on their way. I've never worked on my own bikes before, so i needed a bunch of tools too. The learning experience I'm getting is priceless though. My LBS has been very supportive (thanks James!). I'm hoping that this all will bring it down closer to 31lbs.
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Foolish Fatbike overhaul
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I'm down the rabbit hole. Was given this Malus by a friend. I really enjoyed riding it this last winter.... but, it was REALLY heavy (44lbs). Decided I'm a snow rider!! So this summer I'm completing this project. .. probably foolishly. Removed kickstand, replaced brakes with zrace hydraulic, stock was crap and wouldn't stop me, got rid of of revo twist shifter and got shimano trigger, replaced rotors,new wider bars, new stem, new headset, serviced bottom bracket, serviced hubs, new crank set with 34 tooth oval ring, brew seatpost, 3d saddle, about to tape the rims for tubeless, replaced derailleur, replaced cassette with megarange. There's a set of TR Juggernaut Pro on their way. I've never worked on my own bikes before, so i needed a bunch of tools too. The learning experience I'm getting is priceless though. My LBS has been very supportive (thanks James!). I'm hoping that this all will bring it down closer to 31lbs.
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I can get behind this. Good work
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Good tires, tubeless, and appropriately low gears are huge bang for buck items on a cheap fat bike. Nice work there! If you already like your grips and seat, and where you ride doesn't benefit from a dropper (odds are you'd love having one), bearing upkeep/upgrades would be next on my list.
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Nice!
I think you got your grips mounted the wrong way around though. The wide bit should be towards the outside of the bars imho. Looks like a little "wing" to support your hand - similar to what Ergon uses on several of their grips.
I think you got your grips mounted the wrong way around though. The wide bit should be towards the outside of the bars imho. Looks like a little "wing" to support your hand - similar to what Ergon uses on several of their grips.
I also think the grips are backwards.
Working on your own bike is a must for anyone I think. It's very rewarding when you actually test the components and enjoy them. If something is out of adjustment like derailleur or brake then you know who to blame and readjust it.
Looks great
Working on your own bike is a must for anyone I think. It's very rewarding when you actually test the components and enjoy them. If something is out of adjustment like derailleur or brake then you know who to blame and readjust it.
Looks great
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Keep an eye on the chainring, the low end ones tend to short change the heat treatment and so they are not as durable. But all in all good for you for deciding what you like (fat bikes are cool, getting outside in winter is huge) and building it up. Whether it is a "rabbit hole" is not important if you are having a good time doing it.
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Good stuff 
Always fun working (and learning) on your own bike !
Good luck !
Always fun working (and learning) on your own bike !
Good luck !
Uh oh... thanks for the heads up
Tires finally arrived! (30 days) Went with schwalbe jumbo Jims tubeless. From what I've watched on youtube, I can go tubeless on these stock wheels🤞. I've taped them and should be ready to go. Getting help from LBS friend.
For weight I'm looking for suggestions for a lighter fork? Budget minded of course.
Thanks for any suggestions
For weight I'm looking for suggestions for a lighter fork? Budget minded of course.
Thanks for any suggestions
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Good choice of tire. Carbon forks will generally be 150TA, so I think you are going to have trouble finding a light fork that is compatible with those wheels.
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It has a tapered steerer. I'm pretty sure your bike can only take a straight steerer fork. That's functionally a very low value improvement anyway.
Welcome to the asylum!!!
Carver Bikes O'Beast Full Carbon Fat Bike Fork, Straight QR
Check out the deal on Carver Bikes O'Beast Full Carbon Fat Bike Fork, Straight QR at Bikeman
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Holy crap one does still exist!
Carver Bikes O'Beast Full Carbon Fat Bike Fork, Straight QR
Check out the deal on Carver Bikes O'Beast Full Carbon Fat Bike Fork, Straight QR at Bikemanwww.bikeman.com
However, I think I'm being helpful (if not enabling and fun) when I say that is infinity times his purchase price for the bike. The stem he has probably isn't machined well enough for a carbon steerer, etc etc etc.
We been waffling a few of their forks. So we happened to be pretty sure there was one at Bikeman.
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They are just up the road from me, but I seem to always forget about them.
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