If fat bikes were cheaper ...

[valleydaddy]

I was thinking putting it on the front Ian, but a quick search they only come in 2.2, I have one of those on my Zesty and it's massive :D

[Ian]

I thought you meant you'd be putting one on the front as well as the back

I have to say that a 2.4" Ardent (or anything else this width) does not compare to a 3.8" Larry. It's the combination of width and volume, and the ability to be able to run low pressures (i.e. 6-8 psi)

[valleydaddy]

Yes I guessed that Ian was just trying to avoid the expense of a new fork, wheel, larry tyre and realistically how much am I going to use it??

I think getting into 29ering fully first will be the best bet and explore from there, I am already thinking of changing my Zesty for a 29er Ibis carbon

and then getting a Pegasus like yours to replace the Swift frame I have, then I would have a nigh on dream bike collection

but I guess I should post that in the Dream kit thread

[alfachippy]

I really like the 'Jones style' that On One have adopted for their fat bike, will be interested to see how much they will retail for. Hopefully it will take them a couple of years to get it production ready so that I have more time to save
http://www.on-one.co.uk/news/products/q ... n-testing/

[Ian]

I'm sure there was a reason why I couldn't use an Enabler with my Phil hubbed wheel

To clarify this point, I had a look at Stu's set up yesterday, and the Enabler fork allows you to use any brake caliper (front and rears are actually the same, only the adaptors are different to suit rotor diameter) on a 135mm rear hub only. The disc offset on rear hubs is different to front hubs. My Phil Wood hub (or the Paul Comp Whub) are 135mm axles with disc offset per a standard 100mm front wheel. So if you buy an Enabler, don't by a Phil or Paul hub 'cos it won't fit.

[Bearbonesnorm]

According to Brant ... it would seem that £999 MIGHT be the price of a full On-One Fat bike

[valleydaddy]

Now that would be interesting as could get one via c2w

[didnothingfatal]

This isn't a moan at On One, I rode my Inbred for years, but a £1000 fat bike isn't that exciting, when you can have a complete Pugsley for £1,335

[Ian]

Not sure I entirely follow your logic. The On-one would seem to be £335 cheaper, whilst effectively doing the same thing?

[Bearbonesnorm]

I also imagine the On One will be a fair bit lighter as it's an aluminium frame ... IMO weight was/is a drawback to a Pugs.

[didnothingfatal]

Fat bikes for a long time were expensive, frame and fork £500, tyres running better part of £100 each, rims £100 each, etc. yet that Pugsley isn't that expensive by comparison. You couldn't build a Pugsley that cheap, and having seen some the bikes being ridden by us all, we are that worried about spending money on our bikes. So a fat bike for £1k, it's £300 cheaper than what is probably the best selling fat bike of the lot, with a proven record. So I really can't get excited, now if you can locate me a Moonlander for £1k :D

[tonyjaa]

fat bike is not cheaper,but £1k can buy a set carbon frame and a set carbon wheels from carbonbikekits http://www.carbonbikekits.com/products/ ... ke-en.html On One price is too heigh

[jameso]

Edit.. Spotted thread resurrection after post about RQ availability..

[Taylor]

Any prices on the carbon stuff Tony?

[johnnystorm]

fat bike is not cheaper,but £1k can buy a set carbon frame and a set carbon wheels from carbonbikekits http://www.carbonbikekits.com/products/ ... ke-en.html On One price is too heigh

Have OO announced the price of the carbon Fatty, if they haven't its a bit soon to say it's too high?

*Holy thread resurrection Batman*
Didn't see the date, reading everyones posts and thinking there was some collective amnesia or it had all gone a bit "Dallas" in here!

[Zippy]

Carbon is the last thing I would want a frame to be made of if being ridden in sandy/gritty places

*Holy thread resurrection Batman*
Didn't see the date, reading everyones posts and thinking there was some collective amnesia or it had all gone a bit "Dallas" in here!

I concur

[Mart]

I like the idea of Ian's half fat bike but a 29er Rubber Queen 2.4 if they bring that out won't be far off, I saw the the Conti RQ in 29er flavour on the Orange Strange 29er, lets hope the Swift rigid forks have enough clearance to take it and they will stay on Stans Crests

You will be OK on the Swift forks, Ive fitted a 3'' Knard in mine
On the rear however you will be more limited, think 2.4 will be a squeeze, but will depend on how they come up on the rim

[adjustablewench]

. . . . For a moment then I thought DNF was back . . . Then I realised the dates!

Still not about to go and buy a fat bike - think it would be fun to have a go now and then but not enough to justify making room for one in my shed :)

[Dainiusd]

What do you guys think about this one?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-indulgence-2015/

[AlasdairMc]

What do you guys think about this one?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-indulgence-2015/

19.4kg / 42.8lbs

Heavy!!

[johnnystorm]

What do you guys think about this one?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/verenti-indulgence-2015/

19.4kg / 42.8lbs

Heavy!!

A 42T on the front paired with an 11-32 and weighing 42lbs! You'd have to be Chris Hoy to move that along!

*edit*
Looking at it, a swap of the chainring to a 32 and changing the inevitably heavy tyres and tubes to something lighter would solve most of the issues for not too much extra.....

[Dainiusd]

I think heavy and fat bike is like synonyms anyway :D

[ScotRoutes]

I think heavy and fat bike is like synonyms anyway :D

Nope.

[Dainiusd]

Well swapping chainring costs less than £350 difference from On One fatty.. I think there's a lot of overweight in tyres aswell...

[ScotRoutes]

Well, I guess if an On One is your benchmark for a "light" fatbike, go for it.