Fatbike 101: Everything you need to know!

Marc, one of our Mont-Tremblant store staff members, talks about everything you need to know to start fatbiking.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask it down below. Thanks

[boatman]

In backpacking we had a saying, "One pound on the foot is equal to five pounds on the back." So what's this got to do with fat tire biking? How much do wide rim/fat tires weigh? And since an object at rest tends to stay at rest how much energy does it take to get them rolling? Now add in the resistance of deeper snow. And we are going to offset all this by spending thousands on a lighter carbon fiber frame? Another minor quibble, the outfit you are wearing will keep you warm on a mild winter day as long as you keep moving. Sprain an ankle, break a leg, and you will freeze to death in a few hours once you stop moving, particularly if the temp drops as it almost always does as the day grows old. So you might want to carry warmer clothes and survival gear when you venture out in the snow on your fat tire bike.

[BudExplorer]

I like my Devinci Minus. Installed 27.5x3.8 tires, and it handles the work commute well in snow less than six inches. If cars have packed the snow on the roads(no plowing all day long), I've gotta have studded tires. Otherwise no traction. Studded, is a realistic wallet buster. Much like fancy, unnecessary winter bike apparel. Very fluffy snow, the bike handles fine. Sleet and anything much over six inches, becomes a lung-buster, whether pedaling or walking the rig. Fat bikes are fun. And fat bikes do have a gluttony of negatives.

[davidlunardi]

Thanks for posting. Can you post or tell us more about your gear...helmet, gloves, phone protector, etc.?

[veeight]

Great, informative video! Would you please describe the jacket you are wearing. I cant seem to find something warm and comfe. THANKS!

[ЛёхаБукреев]

4:15 - this phone pocket. How it it called? Where can i buy something like this?

[geraldprost]

One thing I didn’t know about fat bikes before I bought mine, is how much fun they are in the summer. I bought mine for winter but I use it all year round despite the fact that I also own an EMTB.

[frankphoto]

Boot description, sbe is what I understood. but what is it ?

[christopherbeane]

Been a bit since you posted this, but what are the brands/etc of the upper body clothing you are wearing? I must’ve missed it in the video

[jimlemke]

Great tutorial.
Thanks for bringing up the cost fairly early in the video, so I could tell right away that it's a hobby that I unfortunately can't afford. I was hoping to maybe get into this a little cheaper for a beginner. I don't have thousands to spend on a bike and high tech clothing.
Looks like it's a blast though.
Have fun!

[Kaisersozze]

Never saw a helmet like that before. What tire pressure range I should be running would have been helpful.

[jbhrqz]

Fantastic video. What Rocky Mountain model is that one? Is it a front suspension? Thanks

[mark-anthonykroezen]

I have a fatbike but it's dented in the frame do you know where I can buy a new frame

[jokiejokes]

Great bike for the price. Comes mostly assembled.

[bikeninja]

nice review! so are the trails in tremblant groomed or is that just from traffic? I road there this summer, was super fun

[drrobotnikmeanbeanma]

Can a 4.0 20" bike tire fit on front of the bus ?

[patrickmcmullin]

What about that Rocky Mountain Men's Fat Tire Bike?How good is it?

[gregserna]

Good video 📹 bud, Unfortunately I didn't learn anything New!!
🙏✌💙🙏

[altaeribnlaahad]

I’m 6.2 is a 26” fat good for my height?

[hervemasson]

heureusement qu'il y a les sous titres parce que vous parlez très très vite .

[charlestait]

I was told by a bike shop that fat bikes were an old fad and they were to hard to pedal!