Any Fat bikers out there???

[lauraelmore1033]

I've seen them in action on local trails and they look like so much fun! No helpful information there...(pst, just get one already) There is a local bike shop that keeps posting an ad on craig's list for a fat bike TRIKE and my desire to buy it is only slightly less than my fear of the consequences (i.e. spousal wrath, ridicule of friends who think I have too many bikes...).

[Trek-chick]

LOL yes the N+1 is strong with us....

I do not need another bike just want a fat bike so bad.

[Crankin]

We've been thinking about it, too. I was a terrible mountain biker, but I think I could handle snow better than rocks and roots. And, I might not be adverse to riding one on the crappy roads, after a storm.
There don't seem to be many options for short people, though. I found a junior fat bike that did meet my measurement requirements. The smallest woman's fat bike I've seen is 15 inches, which is the size of my mountain bike, which was too big.

[Crankin]

Thank you!

[VeganBikeChick]

Is it harder to pedal on a fat bike? Just wondering with all that tire tread if it makes for a more challenging ride.

[Crankin]

I found both of these bikes at a large bike shop in the Boston area. Not a shop I like (they treated me horribly when I bought my mtb there, in 2004).
Not sure if we will bite the bullet on the fatties this year or next. I also want to get a mixte, for when we move to the condo, to ride into town... and maybe a gravel bike, too. No!!!!!

[Crankin]

Eh, one ti bike is enough! The only other shop that I know sells Surly is Harris Cyclery and they s**k for other reasons. I went there once to look at a touring bike and the guy treated us like lepers when we told them what kind of road bikes we had. It was like reverse snobbism. Yeah, I know Sheldon is rolling in his grave. But, it was not fun for me to go there. Plus, he knew nothing about fitting. And, yes,, I am picky, especially if I feel a whiff of sexism. I would be willing to go to the shop that has the Surlys, as they are large and have a good inventory. Plus, I was a cycling newbie (about 4 years) when I bought my mtb. I depended totally on my DH.
We have a lot going on, and building up a bike is not in the cards right now. If I buy it, I'll buy the total package.