What Is A Fat Bike? | GMBN Explains Fat Bikes

There is an exploding popularity with fat bikes, they are now seen everywhere. Neil looks at the similarities and differences of fat bikes compared to conventional mountain bikes.

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[ronaldnelson]

I just bought a fat bike this winter. The road to tire friction is much higher than a mountain bike, so be prepared to work your ass off. Even on a flat surface, no snow I found myself gasping for air just riding a short distant. I am over 50, ( which may be part of the problem) a health enthusiast so I like challenges. I normally ride my mountain bike to work four miles daily; no problem. With the fat bike I have to ride and occasionally walk part of the way to relive the lactic acid in my legs. I enjoy the benefit of a stronger, healthier body so I will continue to ride and see if I can make it all the way to work without walking.

[PeterDietrich]

I love that vampire-like superman move at 0:22

[woodywoodverchecker]

My Fatbike makes me smile anytime I ride it. I feel like a kid on a BMX bike.

[Specter]

Lol @ 1:20 "Hardtails or fully rigid" then switches from a hardtail image to another hardtail, neither being fully rigid.

[cardiojunkie]

I like this video, thanks for making it. I was wondering if you might make videos about specific maintenance, upgrades on fat bikes, as well as regular mountain bikes. Thanks GMBN.

[OfficialNns]

Wow i missed outros like that where yall show clips and cards on the top right instead of the overlay video when pressed you go to the video already lol

[sadomasothebest]

Plz create a Fatbike ranking with diffrent prices like $500/1000/1500/2000/2000+

[LaOwlett]

So I used to see these on trails, and occasionally winter riders in the city using them... Now I'm seeing them everywhere year round, and often fully motorized or with pedal assist! When I see that I yell "cheater!" hahaha!

[thesolojourney]

Electric fat bike is a game changer,
30-50MPH speeds depending on gearing and battery.

[btyc]

great production value on this video! and super helpful content

[admiralashfig]

can you guys please make a video on the diffrences between the diffrent types of full suspension bikes (trail, enduro, all-mountain, xc etc.)? everytime i make read something about the diffrences i get more and more unsecure about the types :/

[BigDinkDuo]

Neil's looking a little chilly in this video. That winter hat does look pretty warm though

[ajmf-hyqt]

i ride a fatboy pro with xt brakes on all kind of trails ...the stopping power is amazing.

[MdAthick]

1. How much psi should I use for Fat Bike to commute on road ? 2. Can I use Max pump to fill air in Fat Bike ?

[Konig]

Once I ride them, I swear I feel like the one and only
*Ghost Rider* 🔥😍👌🔥

[gidasranau]

I just bought a new cheap fat bike, but it's still fun for evening cycling on a flat track, just for relaxing

[alexroughley]

awesome vid and merry christmas from Australia

[MrUnegomme]

Great video as always! Could you do "How to choose your Enduro bike?"

[Robert-dev]

I was very disappointed in the 1000 Newton Meters of Torque on the Troxus T-Rex, regardless of its 81lbs weight.

I wonder if we will ever see downhill oriented fat bikes. With a few modifications, it looks like it would plow through everything.