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My dilemma with fat bikes is finding that unique time when they are more fun
than regular bike. And I live in NE with tons of snow. In order to ride a fat
bike - one needs to pack the trails. By the time they are packed - they are
good enough for a regular bike and more fun on a regular bike. Granted there
is that one day when they are packed but too soft for regular bike - then
fatbike works - slowly. It is still heavy and cumbersome with self steer and
too low pressure to jump. with potential to blow a tire or destroy a rim. They
are great rentals on x ski parks that groom specially for them. But to own one
is tough - i know id be always reaching for a more nimble bike.
Feb. 4, 2015, 6:51 p.m. - IB
#!markdown My dilemma with fat bikes is finding that unique time when they are more fun than regular bike. And I live in NE with tons of snow. In order to ride a fat bike - one needs to pack the trails. By the time they are packed - they are good enough for a regular bike and more fun on a regular bike. Granted there is that one day when they are packed but too soft for regular bike - then fatbike works - slowly. It is still heavy and cumbersome with self steer and too low pressure to jump. with potential to blow a tire or destroy a rim. They are great rentals on x ski parks that groom specially for them. But to own one is tough - i know id be always reaching for a more nimble bike.