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The Growing List (Picks That Actually Help You Ride More This Winter)
Old Man Mountain — Divide Fat Rack
- Bomb-proof, front or rear, and clearances for up to 26×5.0 / 27.5×4.6. Optional Fit Kits bump capacity to 70 lb for winter groceries or bikepacking. Shop OMM via AvantLink →
Robert Axle Project — Trainer / Trailer Thru-Axle (12×197 options)
- Turn your fat-bike into an indoor trainer rig on icy days, or tow a sled/kid trailer with the right axle. Fit-by-fit selector makes it painless. Shop Robert Axle Project via AvantLink →
Trek / Bontrager — Gnarwhal (Studded or Studdable) Fat Tires
- Deep-winter traction with aggressive, siped tread; available in 27.5” size only at this time, studded or studdable. Pair with sealant and go. Shop Trek/Bontrager →
45NRTH — Concave Carbide Studs + Stud Tool
- Upgrade grip on glare ice or refresh worn treads. The concave crowns add bite; the tool makes installs easy in the garage. Shop studs/tool at REI or Jenson →
Club Ride — “Fat Jack” Softshell Pants
- Durable, DWR-treated, vented, and cut to move on the bike. Layer over thermal bibs and ride below freezing. Shop Club Ride via AvantLink →
The Club Ride Fat Jack pants are my “go to” all winter! Plus, they look great off the bike too! – Sven
Ornot — Micro Grid Merino Hoodie (or Thermal Layers)
- Light, warm, and versatile midlayer that doesn’t feel “bike-kit.” Perfect under a shell for snow days. Shop Ornot via AvantLink →
Ibex — Woolies 2 Merino Base Layers
- Mid-weight merino tops that manage sweat and stink on long, cold rides. Bombproof winter staple. Shop Ibex via AvantLink →
Wolf Tooth — Pogies V2
- Roomy, warm hand shelters with smart bar-end hardware and easy in/out when you need to shoot photos or shift layers. Shop Wolf Tooth via Amazon →
45NRTH — Sturmfist Winter Gloves
- For riders who don’t want pogies, these are the “just ride” solution—insulation and dexterity that work on snowy singletrack. Shop at REI →
PNW Components — Rainier Dropper (27.2) + Loam Lever
- A reliable dropper that plays nice with cold-weather cartridges, plus a glove-friendly lever. Confidence on soft, rutted snow. Shop PNW via AvantLink →
Berd — Super-Light Spokes (Wheel Build Gift)
- UHMWPE spokes can drop serious rotating weight and calm chatter—fantastic for fat wheels. Gift a rebuild or full wheelset. Inquire via Berd →
Arkel — Rollpacker Seat System (15–20L)
- A seat bag that doesn’t wag the tail—stable, waterproof, and ideal for winter day trips or hut overnights. Shop Arkel via AvantLink →
Box Components — Prime 9 Drivetrain
- Simple, wide-range 1×9 that laughs at slush and grit. Fewer cogs, less fuss, solid winter shifting.
- Shop Box via AvantLink →
DT Swiss — 350 Big Ride Fat-bike wheels (197/150)
- Cold-tolerant, serviceable, and parts are everywhere. The “set-and-forget” choice for fat-bike wheels.
Shop Angry Catfish →
Arkel Dolphin 16L – Waterproof Pannier
- Snow, Slush or beach water, these Arkel Dolphins will keep your gear dry.
Shop Arkel via AvantLink →
Old Man Mountain — Axle Pack (fork-mounted cargo bosses)
- Adds rock-solid bottle/gear mounts to fat forks with thru-axles—no eyelets needed. Pair with the SET725 Fit Kit for Manitou Mastodon forks common on fat-bikes. Shop OMM via AvantLink →
Trek Commuter Pro RT Flare RT Bike Light Set
- Versatile light set for both trail and commuting. The focused “Kindbeam” helps keep from blinding oncoming riders while lighting the path in front of you. Shop Trek via AvantLink →
Splurge Picks
Bike: Trek Farley 9.6
- Carbon—light chassis, huge float, and tons of mounts. Shop Trek →
Bike: – State Bicycles 6061 Trail + Fat Series
Affordable 6061 Aluminum Fat Bike. Shop State Bicycles via AvantLink →
Commuter e-fat:
- HOVSCO HovAlpha 26×4—budget-friendly torque-sensor fat e-bike for snowy errands.
Shop HOVSCO via AvantLink →
Adventure e-fat:
Aventon Adventure M Ebike
80mm suspension fork, and 4.0″ tires, 750W Mid-drive, 400 pound capacity. Go adventure!
Shop Aventon via AvantLink →
Stocking-Stuffer Add-Ons
- Wolf Tooth Tools Check out the EnCase or 8-Bit multi-tool and more for on-trail fixes. Shop Wolf Tooth
- Wolf Tooth B-RAD Everywhere Base to strap bottles/tubes on crowded frames. Shop Wolf Tooth
Wolf Tooth Fat Paw Lock-On Grips
- 36mm Silicone foam + larger grip for gloves and less cold transmission from the bars. Shop Wolf Tooth via AvantLink →
PNW Range Composite Pedals
Glass fiber-reinforced nylon composite keeps the cold from getting through your boots to your feet. Lots of colors! Shop PNW via AvantLink →
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Thanks for the reminder! I just contacted Robert Axle Project to get an axle for fatBOB!