For the last couple of seasons, I’ve been looking for something to wear over my winter tights when the temps/wind chill takes an extra nasty turn. Everything I found either ended up being too bulky, especially in the lower leg/ankle area, or they were too warm (i.e., snow pants). Earlier this winter I got an [...]
With a fat bike added to my stable last year, I knew I was going to be doing a whole lot more cold weather riding. Not only more, but in much colder conditions. Last winter, after a couple of longish rides in the low teens I finally came to accept the shortcomings of riding with [...]
The Illinois Riviera – Written and Photographed by Julio Like most cyclists, I enjoy a mid-week evening group ride. On a recent Wednesday night, rain appeared eminent and the night’s ride looked like it was a wash. Normally when this happens, I either look to fit in a quick, impromptu road/gravel ride from home or [...]
You normally don’t think too much about your chain until it’s giving you problems. And of course, nothing kills a ride quicker than a broken chain and the long walk back to the lot that follows. However, a good, reliable chain buys you piece of mind. I’ve been putting the Wippermann Connex 1R8 through its [...]
Now that I’ve given you an overview and a detailed install of the MK Fat-bike Fenders, the lingering question still remains – How do they perform? Obviously full coverage fenders provide just that – full coverage. This winter has been a perfect time to test these black beauties out. Not one to let a dirty [...]
In the last installment I talked about the drool worthiness of these MK Fat-bike Fenders. There is no doubt about it, these fenders look fantastic. However, no matter how good they look, the ultimate question is how do they perform? Well, before we get to that, there’s the install. These fenders install similar to other [...]
Fenders . . . What can you really say? When there’s a need, there’s a need. They keep you and your bike clean. They’re there. Glamorous? Bling? These are not terms normally associated with fenders. Not so with the full wood beauties being turned out over at MK Fenders (www.mkfenders.com). Both glamorous and bling worthy, [...]
A new car situation earlier this year found me in the market for a hitch rack. While not the owner of a fat bike at the time, I knew one was in my future and this weighed in my decision as to which one to get. I immediately ruled out hanging type racks due to [...]
With their growing popularity, there are now a number of choices for fat bike frames to be had. There is the quintessential Surly Pugsley and its cousin the Salsa Mukluk as well as other two popular choices, Speedway Cycles’ Fatback and Chain Reaction Cycles’ 907. Of course, there are several custom builders out there to [...]
