It’s fat bike season, so I thought I’d share some things that have worked really well to keep getting out in the cold fun.…
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December 21, 2022
Essentials For Fat Bike Fun
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July 13, 2021
Fixing a Leaky SUNringlé Mulefüt Rim
First off, massive apology for the audio quality on this video. I have no idea what happened with the mic setup, but I messed it horribly. Hopefully you can look, or hear, past that (because I wasn’t going to tear it all apart :)) and appreciate the content. This video addresses how to fix a leaky SUNringlé Mulefüt fat tire rim. Apparently Hayes is totally down with manufacturing “tubeless ready” rims that…
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February 4, 2021
45NRTH DILLINGER 4 – 27.5 x 4 120TPI Studded Fat Bike Tire
I look at studded winter tires the same way I think about a helmet. 100% optional. Unnecessary weight slowing you down, right up to the point where you need them. While they aren’t cheap, neither are collarbones or dental work :).…
My Cannondale Fat CAAD 1 came with a rigid fork. It is perfect for riding groomed snow trails, but when the trails aren’t groomed (like most of what I’ve ridden so far), I think a front suspension fork would soften up the wrist trauma. Contending with frozen foot prints, cross country ski ruts, and sled tracks isn’t a blocking issue, and the soft fat tire up front is still light-years better than…
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January 14, 2021
GODESON Presta Valve Tire Pressure Gauge
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January 11, 2021
Cannondale Fat CAAD 1 – Rolling With Scarcity
I broke most of my “buying a bike” rules because of the broken bike market, but I’m thrilled I did.…
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January 4, 2021
Where have all the Fat Bikes gone?
While I don’t like cold, per se, I do enjoy riding in the snow. A lot. It’s a very different kind of cycling to what I do the rest of the year. Speed and endurance take the backseat to staying upright, and enjoying the back of the bike squirm. Studs on the gravel bike help, both with confidence and traction, but I learned yesterday that there is no substitute for contact patch.…