Baller oldmanskier Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 My ankle (bone on bone) has got to the point I cannot hike like I want to. After 3 to 4 miles the hiking is not fun. I use to ride bikes some. I am interested in purchasing a Fat Tire Bike. If I bike it would be manly light trail riding or when in South Florida ride along the beach or in small town bike trails. Any one have any recommendations or suggestions for a good quality brand Fat Tire Bike for under $700? Thanks oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller T_C Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 @twhisper had a fat tire bike made by SPOT(?) at Liquid Zone last week. I rode it around the lake a few times and it was awesome. It was a single speed belt drive and was really fun to ride. Unfortunately I think it probably cost way more than$700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 My motto on bikes has been to buy used like new so I look on Facebook Market, Craigslist, or some areas have high end bike listing websites. Â Unless you ride in sand or snow a good trail bike might be all you need. There are a lot More of those out there than fat tire bikes. At least in NW Ohio anyway. Â I bought a Specialized flat bar bike with carbon fork and disc brakes for $300 off Facebook Market. Originally around $1k. Had about 300 miles on it. Bike resale value is lousy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gcam4 Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 When I first read this I thought you were talking about New Belgium's "Fat Tire" bike they give to their employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 Regular mountain bike. Fat tire bikes are the new fad to look cool. 99% of them I see are on pavement, when their place is snow and loose sand. If you want to work harder then buy one, otherwise get something with reasonable size tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 Yep been wondering if I should try a fat tire bike on these pot holed rough streets in the City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted March 31, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted March 31, 2019 After years of being ridiculed at tournaments for riding an old Trek (1991 trek 980) around the sites by my west coast buddy's I bought a new trek two weeks ago. I bought a 29er as fat tire bikes are kinda useless for a urban assault or hard off road riding. If one wants to muddle around and drink beer I guess these fat tire things work for that. Side note new bike was with tax $1011.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Gar Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 @Jody_Seal sounds like the bike of choice in New Orleans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted March 31, 2019 Baller Share Posted March 31, 2019 Check out https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?category=71 for used Fatbikes. I recommend you find a lightly used bike from a reputable manufacture. Â My wife and I have Specialized Fat Boys we enjoy on the snow and in the summer when trails are wet or our mtn bikes are being repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakecuz23 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Fat bikes are cool, but I would recommend a 27.5+ hard tail (27.5 tall x 2.8-3.0 wide). Much faster and easier to pedal compared to a fat bike, and way more fun. The specialized fuse is a great bike, and the Surly Karate monkey is a sweet bike too. Â If you do get a fat bike, make sure it is a 1x11. Cheaper fat bikes will have SLX 1 x 10 which lacks the lower gears you need for climbing. As long as your lowest gear is 46-50 teeth, you should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted April 2, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2019 It all depends on what you want to accomplish, send me a message- get my cell and we will talk MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted April 2, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted April 2, 2019 skidawg I sent you a PM. To everyone else thanks for all your comments and suggestions. oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted April 2, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2019 Skidawg knows bikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted April 2, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 2, 2019 @skidawg can put you contact with his wife, who is the real brains of the operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Been thinking of getting a fat bike since last fall. Actually looked at a specialized Fat Boy yesterday. Getting close to pulling the trigger. I will be riding dirt ,sand roads and trails. Also packing significant photo gear. And just off road riding. I want to get out of the house for workouts. living on a public lake riding it in winter would be fun. And I would not be the first one on the lake ice! The dog is getting old and does not want to hike much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cent Posted April 3, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2019 Jakecuz23 gave you great advice for what you want to do. A good 27.5 will do what you need well and be more enjoyable than a fat tire in my estimation. As a result you will use it far more which is the real goal. I have both in high end configurations so I have a reasonable basis for judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller vtjc Posted April 3, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2019 I agree a 27.5+ bike is a better all-around bike. I also have both. If you want to ride in the sand I image its allot like riding on snow, the more flotation the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller harddock Posted April 4, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 4, 2019 The rolling resistance of a FTB is much greater than a conventional MB or a 29er. So if your sticking to sand, snow ir graound that is soft the FTB is great. If you ever want to ride on hard pack dirt or pavement the other style is much more suited. I agree on a name brand used, over a box store new! ($.02)Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted April 4, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted April 4, 2019 Jodi Seal: You detailed you bought new 29er that was $1011.00 with tax. Can you tell me the brand and model bike you purchased. Thanks oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldmanskier Posted April 4, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted April 4, 2019 Anyone know anything about a Trek Roscoe. I looked at one today at the Trek Bike store in town and it appeared to be a good quality. The tires were (27.5 tall x 2.8 wide) and Hydraulic brakes. I am 5' 7" (squatty body), the bike was a size 15.5 and felt pretty good to me when I rode it. It had a seat that you pulled a lever on the handle bar and it could be raised up and down while riding. I have been out of the bike world for so many years the new technology is very impressive. Thanks for all the input form my bike post. oldmanskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted April 5, 2019 Baller_ Share Posted April 5, 2019 @oldmanskier Trek Xcalibur 7 Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted April 5, 2019 Baller Share Posted April 5, 2019 Tire size is perfect for what u want, the dropper seat post is awesome for cleaning gnarly downhill section and ripping turns- looks like you have found your new sled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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