Wolftooth introduced their waveform pedals last winter and sent us a pair along with an Arctodus steel fat bike that they loaned us. I started riding the waveform pedals on that Arctodus and then moved them to a corner unit singlespeed where they provided further duty. Pedals truly take a beating on mountain bikes, and […]
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Platform Pedal Shootout
Platform Pedals are ubiquitous to the fat-bike scene. When I started riding fat-bikes, I ditched the spd pedals that I’d ridden for years and enjoyed the foot loose and fancy free platform pedal cycling lifestyle from there forward. I still run spuds on some of my bikes, but I run platforms on just as many, […]
RaceFace Atlas Platform Pedal – We can Rebuild them
Back in the spring of 2014, we began testing a set of RaceFace Atlas Platform Pedals. In the Product Spotlight of the RaceFace Atlas platform pedals, I wrote “I have a new bike as of last winter and I’ve been lusting after these RaceFace pedals. My new Fatback 190, Otis, is built up with a heavy dose […]
DMR Lacon Vault Platform Pedals by Kitty
Originally these pedals were bought for a cruiser bike with ‘old-school’ slippery sneaker pedals. Hey, they matched the look of the bike! Just trying to accessorize. Anyway, they didn’t fit, so I put them on my favorite fat bike instead. Turns out the fatty is way more worthy of this pedal adornment level. (Don’t underestimate […]
Product Spotlight – RaceFace Atlas Platform Pedals
I’ve been riding the same set of pedals for about two years and since I have a new bike as of last winter, I’ve been lusting after these RaceFace pedals. My new Fatback 190, Otis, is built up with a heavy dose of RaceFace’s components. The Bar, Stem, Seatpost and Crank are all from our Canadian […]
Trek Line Elite & Pro Flat Pedals
Trek sent us a couple of pairs of pedals of the platform variety so I threw them on the Trek Farley 9 that has taken up temporary residence in the test bunker and I’ve been riding them for a few weeks now. Let’s look at some specs and I’ll give you a quick early report […]
Kona Alloy Wah Wah Pedal Review By: LT. LarSSon
Kona Wah Wah – Aluminum Edition The Kona Wah Wah pedals were dropped at my door via fat-drone with a little message that read, “Have fun”. I unpackaged the box to see some giant green platform pedals and I wondered, “Are my feet too small for these things”? I mean, I’m using these on my summer plus […]
Esker Pedal Review by Ronsta
Esker Pedals by Framed Bikes One of the great things about bicycles is freedom. Freedom to go wherever you want under your own power. For some that means going wherever you want, whenever you want, wearing whatever you want. Wanna ride the beach in your sandals and swimwear? Go for it. Breaking trail in the […]
KONA Wah Wah 2 Pedal Review – By Tony Grande
So, there I was, sitting around on a Sunday morning, minding my own business when outta nowhere I get a message from everybody’s favorite uncle, Uncle Gomez! (in my mind, everyone is cheering like when someone says the secret word in Pee Wee’s Playhouse) “Do you ride flat pedals?” – Such an odd question […]
The Salsa Blackborow – Mid Tail Adventure Platform
The big surprise at Saddledrive this Summer was the new Salsa Blackborow. Not the same Blackborow that Sven raved about in years past. This is a new mid-tail fat cargo bike that might look like a copy of a Surly Big Fat Dummy, but the Blackborow has significant differences, that start with the frame […]
iSSi Trail Off-road Clipless Pedals in DL Green
Thanks to Dave Lunz for his report on the iSSi Trail Off-road Clipless Pedals you can read all about below! When the fine folks at iSSi pedals sent Sven unt Uncle Gomez a set of lime green Trail Off-road trail pedals to test, my name popped up right away for some reason! The first reason being […]
Product Preview- Race Face Chester Pedals by Evan LarSSon
The Chester is a new flat pedal offered by Race Face, but who is this Chester they speak of? “I heard Chester made fun of Enduro before it was cool” and “I can’t ride today” said Chester NEVER, are a couple of things I’ve seen on the interwebs. I was curious if this new line […]
First Impressions – Catalyst Pedals from Pedaling Innovations
I came across a story about a new pedal design, called the Catalyst, from James Wilson at Pedaling Innovations and thought that the concept and design of the pedal may appeal to some fat-bike riders. Fat-bikers already use flats a lot more than traditional mountain bikers and James sent us a set of Catalyst pedals to […]
Product Spotlight – iSSi Trail Clipless Pedals With Multiple Spindle Lengths
Last week we introduced you to the iSSi Triple Trail clipless pedal and this week we have another member of the family, the iSSi Trail. Bike Black Ribbon Tester, Steve Meurett has a look at these versatile pedals. Pedals-sexy as the latest carbon fiber fatbike frame? Hardly. Yet, without them, you’re not going anywhere […]
RaceFace Atlas Pedal – Long Term Review
Seven Months ago, I threaded a set of RaceFace Atlas platform pedals onto my Fatback, and it’s probably time to check in and show how they’re holding up! I introduced the RF Atlas pedals in a Product Spotlight back in May 2014. I ride flats all year long and I’ve been kind of spoiled for the last few […]
1st Look – VP Components VP-001 Pedals
Last September out in the Nevada desert, at the Outdoor Dirt Demo, just before Interbike, The dudes from VP components had the kind of luck(?) to find themselves, next door to the Surly tent, which also gave them front row seats to watching Cheaver, Chewie, Spinner, Dave Nice, Cale, Dirty and I get day drunk […]
Fyxation Mesa 61 Pedals
This is a preview of the Fyxation Mesa 61 pedals that Nick from Fyxation dropped off a couple of weeks ago for us to check out. The Fyxation Mesa 61 Pedal is very similar to Fyxation’s other Mesa offerings in size, with a modified shape, but is made from 6061 Aluminum for more aggressive fat-bike […]
45NRTH Helva Pedal – Progress Report
Three months ago I threaded a brand new pair of 45NRTH Helva Platform Pedals on to my Moonlander and I’m checking in to share a progress report on how these platforms have been performing. When I found out that I was getting 45NRTH’s top of the line pedal to test, I was a little concerned […]
Pedal on Parliament
Saturday 28th April saw me taking part in the Pedal on Parliament ride in Edinburgh, Scotland. The event was a sort of gentle protest ride across the city of Edinburgh, starting in a large park known as The Meadows, then heading up to the Royal Mile and down to the Scottish Parliament buildings to hand […]
fyxation Mesa Pedal: AK Approved, so far…
Wide, light, grippy, and a good feel underfoot. What more could you ask for in a pedal? Durability, maybe, but I’m pretty sure high-impact nylon has proven itself in so many other applications that I have no worries here. I most recently took these pedals on a 100 mile backcountry ride on winter trails through […]
fyxation Mesa Pedal V2 – New and Improved
Nick from fyxation sent us a note that their new version of the Mesa V2 pedal will drop on January 20th (or so). Big news on the new version is that it has replaceable metal pins and (a personal favorite!) pedal flats on the spindle. Otherwise the new V2 carries on all the great virtues […]
Tested! – Pedal Bondage – Pedal and Strap Combos
Thanks to our contributor from Rockford, Craig Smith for this test report on a couple of pedals and retentions systems! Here goes: Flat pedals are numero uno in the Fat-Bike pedal scene. Mostly because you can wear your warmest Winter boots, (or sandals for beach riding) and they make it easy to put your foot […]
Time Tested Thursday – fyxation Mesa Pedal
For my fat-biking pedal needs I am a platform guy all the way. I ride my Northpaw fat-bike year round and have found that the freedom from clips makes me happy. Lots of other folks ride platforms in the winter even if they are clipless fans in the warmer months. Snow riding can mean frequent […]
2023 Kona Unit Field Test
You wanna talk about a bike with a long, singlespeed mountain bike history? We give you the 2023 Kona Unit. Back in the nineteen 90s, singlespeeds exploded onto the mountain bike scene, and the Kona Unit was born. There has been a slew of units over the last 30 years. I took notice of a […]
45NRTH Wølfgar Boa Boots in a Bomb Cyclone
Twenty Twenty-two brought a bomb cyclone for the Christmas Holiday. It was the perfect opportunity to field test a pair of 45NRTH Wølfgar Boa Boots that we’ve had since late last winter. I’ve had a slew of articles in the pipeline waiting for some snow conditions and the Wølfgar Boa Boots allowed me to confidently […]
The Dose of Fat – Summer 2022
By Gomez on July 8, 2022 in 29+, Adventure Bikes, Apparel, B-Fat (27.5 Fat), Bike Black Ribbon, Bike Culture, Bikepacking, Events, Fattie Approved, Footwear, gloves, Gravel Bikes, Los Graveleros, Plusbikes, Ride Report, Singlespeed, Site News, Tools
It’s Summer cats and kitties! Have you ridden your bike to a large body of water and then gone swimming? Time to do a cannonball into the deep end!
Oboz Bridger 10″ Insulated Boots Mid Term Review
A year ago, we published our initial thoughts about the Oboz Bridger Insulated Boots. I’ve got a full winter of riding in on these bad boys. These have been my go-to pair of ride-boots for the last year in temps between 16F to 35F. I thought that it would be interesting to share a mid-term […]
Dose of Fat – March ’22
By Gomez on March 25, 2022 in Bike Black Ribbon, Bike Culture, Components, Footwear, Handlebars, Site News
The calendar says that it’s Spring but Winter isn’t over until the fat-bike sings. The Dose of Fat is back with a look at what’s going on in the fat-bike.com test bunker and what our colleagues are working on out in the field. Stand by for Spring….wait for it….It’s snowing again….remember that gnomes control the […]
Neos Navigator Overboots Field Test
Just before the pandemic, I was up in Alaska and I got the opportunity to ride out to the Knick Glacier with Christina Grande from Alaska Bike Adventures. During the ride, Christina wore a pair of Neos overboots with some running shoes inside. It was a cold ride. Cold enough for expedition weight pogies. We […]
CABDA Midwest Report
By Gomez on September 17, 2021 in Accessories, Adventure Bikes, Apparel, B-Fat (27.5 Fat), Bags, Bike Culture, Bikepacking, Components, Enduro AF, FatBikes, Footwear, Gear, Gravel Bikes, Handlebars, Kids, Los Graveleros, Niche Bike News, Plusbikes, Saddles, Site News, Tires
It’s been a long time since I’ve walked the floors of a convention center filled with the latest and greatest products from the bicycle industry, but earlier this week, I laced up a pair of comfortable shoes and drove down to Schaumburg, Illinois to explore the aisles of the CABDA show. CABDA isn’t open to […]
Bontrager Foray Mountain Shoe
Today we’re going to review the Bontrager Foray Mountain Shoe – MSRP $159. Clipless bike shoes are one of the more ridiculously expensive bits of kit that vex the average hard-working person’s cycling budget. I regularly see prices on zapatos bicicletas that take a huge bite out of a thousand dollar bill. Some of the […]
Klunkedelic!
New Series – Klunkedelic!
First Look – 2021 Kona Woo
Just in time for our first significant snowstorm, we received a 2021 Kona Woo to review. I didn’t waste any time getting the new demo bike built up and ready to rip. The 2021 Kona Woo – Out of the Box Video The Woo’s paint is gorgeous. The Prism Purple-Blue paint with indigo and live […]
Bontrager Avert Adventure Shoe by Greg Gentle
Bontrager Avert Adventure Shoe Bontrager has followed up on last season’s popular GRX Gravel Shoe with the Avert Adventure Shoe, an all new addition to their casual, all-rounder footwear line. Available in Trek Black and Sandstone, the $174.99 Avert features: Durable, weather resistant, and breathable CORDURA® and suede upper construction for all-day, everyday useHigh-traction reverse […]
CABDA MidWest SitRep
By Gomez on February 13, 2020 in Adventure Bikes, Bike Culture, Bikepacking, Events, FatBikes, Forks, Gear, Handlebars, Hubs, Packs, Pedals, Pumps, Rims, Tires, Tools
I made a trip to what I like to call the belly of the beast, Schaumburg, Illinois, yesterday to browse groovy cycling wares at the CABDA Midwest Expo. CABDA has been around for a long, long time. Way back in the last century, the shop that I worked at (ABC Cyclery) used to prep and […]
Borealis Telluride Preview
Back in February, we received a Borealis Telluride demo to ride and review. We took the bike down into the shop and built it up just in time for our product tester (Ronsta) to be headed out of town on vacation. Since the bike was the size I ride, I decided upon a short term […]
iSSi Stomp XL Review
ISSI Stomp XL Pedal Review The iSSi Stomp XL pedal landed here in Wales from their HQ in Minneapolis. The Stomp XL is their first attempt at a platform pedal and first impressions are they look and feel great. They are available in four different colours from black, plum, lime and blue. The platform is […]
2018 Sea Otter Classic – Special Report
By Gomez on April 22, 2018 in 27+, 29+, Accessories, Components, Cranks, Events, FatBikes, Fattie Approved, Forks, Gear, Packs, Pedals, Rims
In addition to hosting every denomination of bicycle racing, the 2018 Sea Otter Classic has become the best bicycle industry trade show in these United States. Even the corporate giants of the industry come out and show their wares and simultaneously support their race teams. Along with the big boys, the Sea Otter expo area features […]
2018 Heller Bloodhound Trail – 27.5 Fat Mountain Bike
Heller made a bold departure from their 2017 Bloodhound, and set their sights on building a fat (mountain) bike. The result is the 2018 Heller Bloodhound Trail, that made it’s debut at Saddledrive last month…..and they made it…Black! I have a thing for Black Bikes, (which is funny, because I ride a purple one). […]
2017 Sea Otter Classic Report – Part 1
With the near death of Interbike, the Sea Otter Classic has become the pinnacle of the bicycle industry ‘show & tell’ in these United States of America. In addition to every kind of bike racing known to mankind, the Sea Otter presents an exposition area that features every cool bicycle company that you’ve ever […]
Product Spotlight – 2017 Fatback Corvus
We have a brand new 2017 Fatback Corvus in the shop for testing. Two of our Black Ribbon Test Pilots, Aris and Travis, recently reviewed the Fatback Skookum and Rhino. I’ve written half a dozen stories about my ‘Made in the USA’, aluminum, Fatback (named Otis), but we’ve never spent any long term, quality […]
NRS Workboot Wetshoe
Sven and I have had a long running search for the ultimate shoe for riding on the beach. Once the weather gets above freezing and we enter the spring beach season, getting your feet wet, is an inevitable part of almost every beach ride. Swollen creeks and blustery waves will eventually submerge your boots or […]
Product Preview – Felt DD30 – By Ernesto Martinez-Ordaz
The day was sunny and beautiful – the screams of the mud and dirt were yelling from afar, so Heather and I, got the gear ready and went to some local trails near Chicago. She rode her trusty and popular Surly Pugsley, while I rode a newly acquired FELT DD30. This is about the FELT fatty goodness… […]
Reader’s Ride(s) – Jon’s Sarma/Surly Hybrid
I bought my Surly Moonlander a few years back. I knew I wanted a designated fat bike to ride on snow trails so I decided that 100 mm rims and 5 inch tires were the best option for me. There were few 100mm rimmed fat bikes then but my local bike dealer carried Surly so […]