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Bikepacking Laggan Loch Ossian to Loch Treig via Corrour Bikepacking Laggan Loch Ossian to Loch Treig via Corrour – by Illya Rudkin
Bikepacking like other similar pursuits is I think you would agree about the adventure and what you may hope to find. Like with most bikepacking trips I have prepared for ...
Foto Gordo – Full Moon Friday the 13th Edition
Put the lime in the coconut, and you’ll feel better! We’ve already burned through half of September and it’s both the Full Moon and Friday the 13th! It only seems appropriate to celebrate the luckiest day of the year with an Alaskan foto gordo post. Today’s foto comes from Nicole Geils out in Girdwood Alaska! […]
Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast #25 – davelunzdotcom talks Copper Harbor Fest
Sven, JK and Tony are in the studio this week recapping the Steel is Real ride. Plus we talk to Dave Lunz Dot Com about the Copper Harbor Fest, intro Deschutes HandUp IPA beer and discus a few upcoming events.
Day Trip’n with an ELEMNT Roam
I recently embarked on a journey down the rabbit hole of GPS bicycle computer technology. I was born at the very tail end of what’s considered the baby boomer generation so I recently started to qualify for senior citizen discounts. I was curious to see if this old dog could learn to use one of […]
Wallpaper Wednesday the wilds of Moray, Scotland
This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday comes to us from Greg Stephen from Scotland. This picture made me think of Harvest, which made me think of Neil Young, which played the song Helpless on the jukebox in my head. This is what Greg shared with us about his photographs, Here’s a few of my Ritchey Commando at […]
Fat (video) Tuesday – Rock’n Beach Funduro Gnome Fu Demonstration with Pat Smage
Last spring I had the crazy idea to organize a free event up in Port Washington. It was the first in a series of fun events that we’ve been working on over the summer. Today’s FvT is a clip from a powerful bicycle wizard named Pat Smage. Pat put on fat-bike trials demonstration, that we […]
1 Up-USA Equip-D Rack Review
(L) – 1Up-USA Equip-D Rack (R) – 1Up-USA Heavy Duty 2″ Rack I’ve been testing a 1UP-USA Equip-D Beta Hitch Rack for the last six months along with a couple of dozen other consumers and industry folks. I’ve been a 1 Up-USA Rack owner for quite a few years and I’ve been involved with fat-bike.com’s […]
Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast #24 – Call-ins a plenty
This week on The Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast: Dave Schlabowske joins Sven, JK and Tony in the studioWe talk SSUSA and other schmack with SpinnerChris Daisy from Zion Cyclery clues us in to the Fatter by the Lake eventsBig Sexy Jason calls in from the road somewhere in Maine Sven’s Schlick Tatanka in 27+ x […]
The Burning Bike Podcast – SS/USA Austin Preview
In the early morning hours of last year’s Single Speed USA, the final round of the decider tournament took place in a dark bowling alley in Port Jervis, NY. Three states battled it out in a game of bumper bowling to decide where SSUSA2019 would be hosted and Texas prevailed. Kerry & Chewy 2011 Women’s […]
Product Spotlight – Defiance Frameworks AK Bike Project #4 – by Travis Hubbard
It’s not often that hand-built custom fat bikes arrive in the test hopper at Fat-Bike.com. I got a message from Daniel Countiss, owner of Defiance Frameworks, that he would like to have one of his titanium bikes reviewed last spring. I jumped right on it and contacted Gomez, we’re all in. Defiance Frameworks is based […]
Wallpaper Wednesday Italia
This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday comes to us from Bandw from Italy. The photo was taken on the Etna Volcano with a Nikon AW100 camera. you can see more from Bandw on his website www.bandw.it Got your own Wallpaper Worthy Photo? We love to feature your fat-bike photos from around the world! If you’ve got a fat-bike related […]
Fat Bike above the clouds
We’ve all got that idea in our minds prior to going on an overnight camp whether it’s your first time or if you’re a seasoned veteran camper. You know when you want the perfect weather window, no wind, dry not too wrm/cold, great views and basically an overnight trip that will stay in your memory […]
The Dose of Fat Podcast – Show with Tyler Ubinger & Ore2Shore Champion Leia Rollins
With summer mountain bike race season in full swing, Leia planned to concentrate on her training and leave the podcasting to Spinner & I for the next couple of shows. We recorded the first segment of this show at a tiny gathering that I decided to call #spacegnomes. The often shirtless Tyler Ubinger We sat […]
Revelate Designs Releases Micro-Sized Shrew Seat Bag
News release from our amigos at Revelate Designs Anchorage, Alaska – With roots in camping centric mountain biking adventures, Revelate Designs diversifies their line up with the Shrew, their smallest seat bag ever built for long days on gravel, singletrack, or utilizing the dead under your seat space while using a rack. The Shrew is […]
Bontrager Specter Helmet Review
Over the years I’ve owned lots of helmets – Giro, Lazer, Bell, Specialized . . . I currently strap a Smith Overtake (gravel), Forefront (MTB), and Vantage (snow/cold) to my skull when venturing out on two wheels. I’ve been riding Smith helmets for several years now and I love the way the Smith helmets fit […]
Wallpaper Wednesday – New Alaskan Series by Jay Cable
Here we are in the last week of August and if you’re like me (a winter-bike-weirdo) you’re looking forward to the quiet solitude of Winter Trail riding. We’re going to start featuring a monthly Alaskan Wallpaper Wednesday Series from our amigo Jay Cable that should start to get you in the mood for some winter […]
The Torngats by Fat Bike – by Alain Lagace
Alain Lagace is a private floatplane pilot and was the owner of a lodge in the Torngats region for 28 years before he sold his lodge two years ago. Glacier rounded mountains tops Alain wanted to share a new destination for the Fat Bikers who want to experience something unique. It looks like exploring the […]
Event Spotlight – Grand Funduro Beach Ride & Ball
Click the Flyer to go to the Event Page Grand Funduro Beach Ride and Ball Schedule of Events Saturday2pm-4pm Arrival and Hotel Check in. Grab a goody bag.4pm Group beach sunset ride to the Dead River (4miles)5pm-7pm Group gravel evening ride to the The Tropics (8miles bring a headlight).7:30 to midnight Dancing and cocktails in […]
Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast #23 – MTB Trails – Steel is Real – NICA
Flies on the Mic, traffic outside the shop, jovial chortling, riding with the boy, underwear ride and more on this, the 23rd, episode of the Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast. Garrett liked Sylvan Hills in Wausau the most on our whirlwind trip of 4 MTB trails in two days! Minooka https://www.metromountainbikers.com/minookaLevis http://www.co.clark.wi.us/index.aspx?NID=228 https://www.facebook.com/LevisMound/Sylvan Hills http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Departments/Parks/CurrentRecreationPlans/SylvanHillBikeTrails.aspxReforestation Camp […]
Wolftooth Silicone Grip Review – by Andy Amstutz & Jeff Price
Editor’s Note : We’ve got a pair of transcontinental test pilots teaming up for a review of the new Wolftooth Components line of Silicone grips. Andy is from Michigan and comes to the review process as an experienced Silicone Grip user, while Jeff had never ridden silicone grips before now. Jeff lives and rides in […]
Wallpaper Wednesday – Paging Dr. Healy
The view from the beaver pond is of Mt. Hope and to the left, Hope Pass. This week’s Wallpaper Wednesday features photos from our long-time amigo, James Healy. His photo is from a ride that he and his pooch, Hazel did on the Colorado / Continental Divide Trail along the shores of Twin Lakes, CO […]
Fat (video) Tuesday – Whistler
The hoots on the audio track of this week’s Fat-Vid tell the whole story behind a few runs down the jump-lines at Whistler Bike Park. This clip is all jumps, including Dirt Merchant Pro Line, A-Line, Dwayne Johnson and Lower Canadian Open. If you like what you see, check out One Cut Media. Instagram – […]
Borealis Tejon Review – by A. Amstutz
Alice & the Borealis Tejon It’s been a busy summer. Parts of the family spent time in Central America, others spent time in northern Ontario, and some did the premiere midwest mountain bike road trip. Between all the coming and going, we still made time to hit our local trails and what’s left of our […]
2019 GLOBAL FAT-BIKE DAY DESIGN CONTEST
If my math is correct (it usually isn’t) we’re looking down the barrels of Global Fat-Bike Day number 8? GFBD-Ocho! The GFBD LEGEND Eight years, ago a couple of very clever Brits came up with an idea for a grass-roots – worldwide – fat-bike holiday, that would bring the fat-bike community together, like nothing we’ve ever […]
(Time to Start Planning…) Global Fat Bike Day 2019
Let’s kick it up a few notches… Summer, this time of year is when I start thinking of shorter days and colder temps and with that brings Global Fat Bike Day. This year the date falls on December 7th for peeps from all around our universe to get out on their own or with a […]
Wallpaper Wednesday – Pole
Antti Hakonen sent us this shot back in March for a Foto Gordo entry, but it was so good, we made it this week’s Wallpaper Wednesday. It’s his Pole Taiga and he took this magnificent pic with a Nokia 808 PureView phone. Got your own Wallpaper Worthy Photo? We love to feature your fat-bike photos from […]
Fat (video) Tuesday – Mt. Piniibar Australia
Chris Rishworth is back with a snowy Australian adventure in this week’s video feature. This is what Chris posted about his video. Bicycle Touring up to Mt Piniibar & camping on the summit. Steep uphills & snow riding on a Fat Bicycle with 4 inch tyres. Great sunset & timelapse. Mt Piniibar 1772 metres. Would […]
Revelate Designs & Apidura Fork Bag Shootout
We spotlighted two new fork bags from our amigos at Revelate Designs and Apidura this Spring and I’ve been testing them ‘side by side’ on both the Trek 1120 that we have in for review and my Fatback Aluminum bike (named Otis) mounted to King Many Things cages. It’s been a great cycling year for […]
Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast #22 – Be Nice with Jason – Michigan Adventure at Jimmys – Riverwest 24
On this week’s Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast from the Everyday Cycles Studio in Milwaukee we’ve got: We call Jason who is on the road seeing state capitals from the seat of his Schwinn Meridian Trike and adventures ensueLunch at Jimmy’s in Montague, Michigan plus chatter about the Michigan adventure to Silver Lake ParkRiverwest 24 memories […]
Kettle Moraine Bike/Hikepack – Trek 1120 Adventure Bike
Last month was the hottest July in recorded history and true to form, it was sweltering in the days leading up to my reservations for a bikepacking trip to the Kettle Moraine State Forest. I’d managed to reserve a sequential pair of backpacking shelters along the Ice Age Trail, which is why you see the […]
Wallpaper Wednesday – Dog Days Respite
Today’s Wallpaper Wednesday is meant to bring y’all some relief from the dog days of summer with a little Alaskan sunshine from our amigo Jay Cable. This is what Jay had to say about his fabulous shot… What: David F biking up the Yukon river on the Yukon quest trail a hour or so after […]
A Fat Bike Bivvy and Welsh Goats
3 years ago I walked this area with one of my sons as a reccy for a fat bike ride. It soon become clear that this was no place to try to ride a bike as it would have involved a fair bit of pushing. Fast forward a couple of years and in May of […]
The Burning Bike Podcast – Bikes-Boat~Goat
Spinner Ryerson is the host of our new podcast called the Burning Bike Podcast. The premier episode was recorded at Silver Lake State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan in the State of Michigan. Spinner is joined by Sven & Gomez along with two Daves and my old QQQQ amigo Robb. on a 100 […]
The Crusher Race Report – by Greg Gentle
Horrible Idea: Crusher Gravel Race Report For the past two summers, I’ve trained and mentally prepped myself for the 906 Adventure Team’s Marji Gesick mountain bike race in Marquette, MI. It’s a killer. Known for pushing you out of your comfort zone, the Marji director Todd Poquette has another event called The Crusher Gravel Race […]
The Danger Gnome Podcast – Dan from Surly Bikes & Fatbassador to Alaska
Defiance Frameworks No. 4 – photo by Travis Hubbard Get ready for some insights into the vibrant and diverse Alaskan fat-bike culture with our Fatbassador to the entire State of Alaska, Travis. Travis is at the beginning of a Long-Term Review of a custom-built Defiance Frameworks titanium fat-bike built for exploration. Defiance Frameworks – http://www.defianceframeworks.com/ […]
Wallpaper Wednesday – Do You Know the way to…
The last gasp of July takes us to the Southwest United States of America somewhere above Santa Fe, New Mexico. Richard Wilson shot his Salsa with a storm brewing in the background in this Week’s Wallpaper Wednesday portrait. It’s what’s on my computer’s desktop. What’s on yours? Send us a shot of your desktop and […]
2019 MTBA Australian Fat Bike National Championships – by Simon Rimmer
Fat Bikes might have been crafted for the snowfields of the northern hemisphere, but they’re as equally at home on loose trails, muddy tracks, and sandy beaches……….and that’s where they’ve captured the attention of Aussie riders ‘cause we’ve got plenty of incredible beaches surrounding our Great Southern Land. Arguably one of our best beaches is […]
Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast #21 – Interviews With Jeremy From Riverwest 24 and Dave Schlabowske On Bikepacking
This week’s Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast is #21 and we have interviews with Jeremy Prach from the Riverwest 24, Dave Schlabowske talks Bikepacking and we have an on the road check-in from Jason Beckhouse who is riding to all the state capitols on his Schwinn Meridian Trike!If you’d like to support Jason on his adventure, […]
Fat-Tribe Thursday (WI-Italy-MI-India)
Fat-Tribe Thursday is a distant cousin of Throwback Thursday. Back in the day, we used to share photos from fat-bikers from around the world under the byline ‘Fat-Tribe Thursday’. It’s sort of like a modernized version of the “Magic Mirror” bit at the end of Romper Room. I don’t remember why we picked Thursday, but […]
Wallpaper Wednesday Aussie Series No.19
We’re celebrating our monthly series that features photos from our amigo – 2017 Simpson Desert Challenge Champion, Eckart Altenkamp. Once a month, for the last nineteen months, we’ve delighted your retinas with some intensely beautiful images from Australia! This is what Eckart shared about this week’s Wallpaper Wednesday photo. Simpson Desert Bike Challenge 2018. An […]
Fat (video) Tuesday – DEO Returns (again)
This weeks video is short. Like really short but extremely picturesque. It’s from our long-time amigo Deo from the Atlantic Coast of our fabulous fat bike friends to the North (and East) Would you share your Plus or Fat Pixels? Give us your tired, your poor, Your huddled pixels, yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your […]
Otso’s Waheela C Review
As part of the series of adventure bike tests that F-B.com is running over the summer. I received an Otso Waheela C, back in May. My product spotlight of the Waheela C can be found here, on fatbike.com. During the test period, I tested this versatile adventure rig utilizing two different sets of tires, on […]
Borealis to Sell Direct to Consumer on eBay & Amazon!
Borealis to Sell Direct to Consumer on eBay & Amazon! COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jul. 19, 2019 – Steve Kaczmarek, owner of Springs-based Borealis Fat Bikes announced today “Borealis will begin selling direct to consumers on eBay, Amazon and other social media platforms.” “With the recent tariff increases, continued pressure on our dealer network by the […]
The Danger Gnome Podcast El Rodeo Funduro Special
Gomez Joins Chris Daisy and Sprocket the Wonder Dawg at the Cloud Factory Studios down in beautiful Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin for a behind the scenes look at El Rodeo Funduro. Before you listen to the show take a look at Pat Smage’s video shot at the Rock’n Beach Funduro last Spring. Come and Join in […]
Revelate Designs Egress Pocket & Salty Roll Dry Bag
Testing bags at Kettle Moraine photo by Justin (Case) We have two bags from our amigos at Revelate designs in for review. The Salty Roll Dry Bag and the Egress Pocket. I’m integrating these two new components into my bikepacking set up alongside the fork bag test that we’re running. Egress Pocket Let’s take a […]