[MVZ]

Anyone have any leads on where I can purchase a fat bike? All bike shops are out of stock. I like the Fezzari Kings Peak but even that shows a 10 month wait time. If there are no other options, I will go for the Fezzari and plan to have it for next winter. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Harold]

end of winter is generally not a good time of year to find fatbikes in stock. what you do find is likely to be random sizes, old stock, etc. this year probably especially bad when bike demand generally high. shops are generally trying to gear up for spring about now.

 

[htrdoug]

Salsa says midsummer for medium sized Beargrease frames,they also said they are cool with various dealers shipping bikes now.you might also try contacting Fatback,the web store doesn’t show out of stock but says they may have to substitute equal parts to get a bike put together.
You might also shoot for a used bike to get going right away. Probably wouldn’t loose any value if you wanted a new one later

 

[Crockpot2001]

100% recommend Growler fat bikes. 110% actually. Growler Performance Bikes
My xxl size 27.5 x 4.5 Stout is made in the USA! It took a few weeks extra due to the size but often they have "normal" people sizes in stock. Custom colors. I'm SUPER happy with the customer service too.

 

[ZX11]

Anyone have any leads on where I can purchase a fat bike? All bike shops are out of stock. I like the Fezzari Kings Peak but even that shows a 10 month wait time. If there are no other options, I will go for the Fezzari and plan to have it for next winter. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

The manufacturers websites often list where you can buy the bikes. Where they are in stock. Trek listed the Farley in Large at a couple of stores a few hours drive away, when I was looking. There were none local and new stock wasn't expected until summer.

You might be buying a bike cross country and working with the store to have it shipped.

 

[RickBullottaPA]

Anyone have any leads on where I can purchase a fat bike? All bike shops are out of stock. I like the Fezzari Kings Peak but even that shows a 10 month wait time. If there are no other options, I will go for the Fezzari and plan to have it for next winter. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

Here ya go. Always keep an eye on pro's closet.

Specialized Hellga Expert Fat Bike - 2017, Mediu | The Pro's Closet

 

[RickBullottaPA]

Anyone have any leads on where I can purchase a fat bike? All bike shops are out of stock. I like the Fezzari Kings Peak but even that shows a 10 month wait time. If there are no other options, I will go for the Fezzari and plan to have it for next winter. Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

If you can wait until summer, IMO Borealis makes some of the very best fat bikes. I've been on them for years.

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[revcp]

The used market is starting to pick up. It will really accelerate in March-April as people sell their fat bikes to fund the latest in full suspension. Excellent deals are to had. I'm in the Twin Cities, fat bike heaven, and I'm seeing good bikes at $1400+ and very good bikes at $2300+.

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[FIF]

There are a few smaller custom shops out there like LaMere that could likely build you one up with the options you choose and ship it to you in short order. Lightest Carbon Fat Bike

 

[Bacon Fat]

Try fat bike trader on facebook for a used bike or Otsocycles.com is you want to spend some $ on a great bike

 

[MVZ]

So many awesome replies! Thanks so much everyone! I'll give all those options a shot.

 

[TripleR]

Definitely check out Growler! Great bikes and great guys!

 

[MVZ]

Just pulled the trigger on a Growler Nitro Stout Carbon! Can't wait to get it! Thanks again for the suggestions.

 

[Crockpot2001]

Just pulled the trigger on a Growler Nitro Stout Carbon! Can't wait to get it! Thanks again for the suggestions.

You will NOT be disappointed.

My ONLY advice is to ask of they can ship it by UPS vs. Fedex. Fedex is NOT fun right now. Congrats again!

 

[diamondback1x9]

If you can wait until summer, IMO Borealis makes some of the very best fat bikes. I've been on them for years.

Fat Tire Bike - Fat Mountain Bike - Borealis Fat Bikes

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[Leopold Porkstacker]

I’ve got a size small Surly Pugsley. Let me know if you’re interested. Shipping is going to be a ***** though. I am in the Bay Area in California.

 

[Jayem]

There are a few smaller custom shops out there like LaMere that could likely build you one up with the options you choose and ship it to you in short order. Lightest Carbon Fat Bike

Yup, I got one of those sitting on my deck with cracks in it. Do yourself a favor and just get a frame direct from one of the reputable manufacturers in China, like XMcarbonspeed, rather than buying from LaMere, who is just selling you the same exact thing (generic chinese frame). Near as I can tell, there aren't huge shortages if you are willing to build your own bike.

 

[Jayem]

Just pulled the trigger on a Growler Nitro Stout Carbon! Can't wait to get it! Thanks again for the suggestions.

Or you can order the frame directly from XMCarbonSpeed, CS197.

But I understand that it's easier for some people to do pre-built bikes.

 

[MVZ]

I’ve got a size small Surly Pugsley. Let me know if you’re interested. Shipping is going to be a * though. I am in the Bay Area in California.

Thanks for the offer but I just purchased a new bike.

 

[MVZ]

Or you can order the frame directly from XMCarbonSpeed, CS197.

But I understand that it's easier for some people to do pre-built bikes.

I actually don't mind building up my bikes as I've got two sitting in my garage that I built up...a GT I-drive and a Giant carbon road bike. It was a lot of fun but much more expensive than buying a pre-built bike.