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Surly Rims (My Other Brother Darryl) on 177 rear and 150 front hubs. Front tire- Surly Bud 26”x4.8. Rear tire studdable Dillinger 5 26”x4.6 (or a Surly Lou 26x4.8) These have been my go to snow wheel and have been supremely dependable and functional. This season I am trying 27.5” wheels. If...

Trying to decide between these two frames. I plan to use this bike in the snow mostly (only?). As much as I can on fresh snow and touring (as in just riding vs racing/riding on groomed trails). After checking the "2021 Fatbike State of the Union" thread and some other places, the 9 zero 7 Lynx...

The Rambo Rebel 1000W Xtreme Performance electric fat tire bike is for the Extreme Rider that will only settle for the best. Big game hunting the backwoods in steep grade conditions, trail riding in rough terrain, or cruising down the beach the 1000 XPC has the job covered with high end GT Air...

"Fun" may be relative and there are personal preferences and different riding styles/disciplines, but I'm hoping to hear what hardtail (fat bikes included) has been the "funnest" for you and why? For me, fun = poppy (manuals easy, hops), nimble, responsive (so not too slack) comfortable/plush...

Would appreciate hearing others experience and get some feedback (I know some of this will be personal preference)... It boils down right now to trying to decide if I should put 3.0 tires on my 27.5+ Chameleon (setup stock with 2.8 Maxxis Rekons)) or sell/trade for a trail oriented fat bike...

I need a replacement spindle for my BB. Mongoose says the part is on back order and won't arrive till late March.(I was surprised to learn the new part was under $6.00) Looking for a good source to purchase one in stock.

So fat bikes are slower than full suspension bikes... Ok but usually the fat bike is heavier than the trail bike so what happens if weight is equal. 30lb fat bike to 30lb full suspension trail bike? Does anyone have experience with a light fat bike and times relative to full suspension?

Your author (dead center in the back wearing red jersey and blue helmet) used the 2020 Fat Bike World Championships - and the lead-up to the event - to test out some of the latest cold weather cycling gear and apparel. Photo by Robby Lloyd/Lucid Images Besides being a damn good time (which you...

Salsa Cycles just rolled out its 2020 fat bike line. Standouts include super neon and powder-coated frames matching new gear coming out this season. There's no update to the geometry, but the fact that these bikes are ready to roll bodes well for anyone caught off-guard by early winter. There...

Expect plenty is stunning views at the 2019 Fat Bike World Championships. Photo by Neil Beltchenko The Fat Bike World Championships are coming up fast. As usual, this now fourth annual bacchanal of all things fat bikes will go down in Crested Butte, Colorado, which has been getting hammered by...

Following the success of River, the first chapter of the Blackburn Water Cycle film project, the California-based brand has released the second chapter, Ocean. The Pacific Ocean, the largest body of water on earth, serves as the foundation for this film about surfing, traveling, and protecting...

Updated June 7: Trek says the family of the late Saturday Night Live star Chris Farley has settled a lawsuit against the Wisconsin-based bike maker for naming its fat bikes Farley. Trek's Eric Bjorling told The Associated Press the settlement was reached Wednesday. Terms are confidential, but...

Say what you will about fat biking, but it's a heck of a lot better than riding the trainer inside. Photo by Neil Beltchenko What is it German direct-to-consumer seller Canyon makes virtually every kind of bike, including the fully rigid Dude CF 9.0 Unlimited fat bike. Highlights include a...

To understand the Surly Pugsley and its intent best to hear from the creators themselves. "Way back in twenty-aught-three, we found ourselves tired of riding over the same old sorts of terrain," Surly explains. "We wanted to go over there but the trail only went over here. We wanted to go for...

Salsa is a company known for pushing limits of where bicycles can go and adventures taken on them. Whether you're on a fat bike or a hardtail, Salsa has you and your gear covered with new EXP Series Framepacks. These framepacks allow you to take more on your bike and get off the grid ASAP. The...

The third annual Borealis Fat Bike World Championships returns to Crested Butte this coming January. Editor's Note: This sponsored post is courtesy of the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce. Whether you're a serious fat bike racer, casual costume-wearing competitor, or are...

Can-can jumps and other tricks are doable in the hands of the right pilot. In many parts of the world, if you don't ride a fat bike during the winter, you don't ride at all. It is a tool that has its purpose, especially during the cold days of winter. But is it just for getting around and...

The new Fatback Corvus FLT is claimed to be 250g lighter and 15% stiffer. Alaska-based fat bike maker Fatback has released the new Corvus FLT, which is claimed to be 250g lighter and 15% stiffer at the bottom bracket and head tube compared to the current Corvus. However, the new Corvus did not...

Terrene Tires has released its sixth tire model. The Cake Eater is a versatile, fast-rolling, studdable fat bike tire. The Cake Eater tread design is intended to depart from the more aggressive "Wazia" model that Terrene currently has available in 26x4.0 and 26x4.6. In comparison, the fully...

There is no reason for an offseason with a bike like this. Lowdown: Trek Farley EX 9.8 Fat Bike Under normal circumstances this Mtbr bike review would have posted sometime back in the colder months when days were short and snow covered the trails. But these are not normal circumstances because...