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What upgrades did you make to your first fat-bike?
Every fat-biker has a tinkerer’s story. Some riders start with new grips or pedals, while others go all-in with big upgrades. When you first got your fat-bike, what was the first thing you swapped out—and why? Let us know in the comments below!
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First thing was to go Tubeless. Then a Lauf fork.
Sweet set of 2piston XT brakes with lime green jagwire hoses!
Gotta love a brake that “just works”!
Went tubeless. Still the best upgrade to date. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Redshift suspension stem. I needed a little more length to the bike and a little more give than the 4 inch tires gave me. It adds a really nice suppleness to the ride.