Gear
Smith Resolve and Bobcat Review
For me, sunglasses fall into the same category as helmets – mandatory. Too many things to take out your eyeballs while on a ride to not shield them in some fashion. Over the years, I’ve […]
Articles by Julio
Accessories
Outdoor Retailer 2021
Sometimes being the Front Range Chief Correspondent for Fat-Bike.com has its perks and the day Gomez asked if I wanted to go to the Outdoor Retailer show in Denver last week was one of those […]
FatBikes
2020 REEB Donkadonk Review
With my mission of relocating to the Front Range of Colorado complete, I was the logical (and all too willing) choice when the call came out to test the fresh from the Front Range, newly […]
Accessories
Steadyrack Fat Rack Review
[adrotate banner=”192″] As owner of a new garage (and house), I’ve been trying to sort out the bike storage situation. I figured I should get it right the first time instead of the hodgepodge that […]
Helmets
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 […]
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ENVE M685 Wheelset and Fat Fork Review – by Julio
Way back in December I wrote an introduction to a new wheelset and fork from the carbon fiber maestros over at ENVE. This was big news given that one of the biggest names in carbon […]
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45NRTH Dillinger 27.5×4.0 Review
As I was loading up the super blingy Why Cycles Big Iron outfitted with Enve Fat Fork and M685 Wheels for testing (First Look here), Uncle Gomez says “Here – try these out while you’re […]
B-Fat (27.5 Fat)
First Look – ENVE M685 Fat-Bike Wheelset and Fat Fork
While there are currently a quite a few rim/wheel options out there in the fat-bike universe, one major player in the high-end carbon market has been noticeably absent – ENVE Composites. The same can be […]
FatBikes
Specialized Fatboy Expert – The Three Way Review
[adrotate banner=”192″] Way back in November, when it was still warm and snow-free here in the midwest, Gomez gave you a rundown of the Specialized Fatboy Expert that had recently landed on the doorstep […]
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509 Jabit III 29+ Review
Last time we spoke, I had just taken possession of one very green 509 Cycles Jabit III. This particular Jabit was decked out a la fat-bike in Plus bike clothes. My initial impressions were good. […]
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Product Spotlight – 509 Jabit III 29+ – By Julio dot com
[adrotate banner=”192″] Recently the Pangalactic Test Hanger Bay at Fat-Bike dot com World HQ was informed of the incoming arrival of a steel 509 Cycles Jabit III clad in its 29+ configuration. As a lover […]
FatBikes
Framed Wolftrax Carbon Custom Review
Back in January, a Framed Wolftrax Carbon Custom landed in the Fat-Bike.com Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot hanger bay. You can read the initial product spotlight with all the details of the build and other […]
FatBikes
Product Spotlight – Framed Wolftrax Carbon
[adrotate banner=”192″] The testing lab at Fat-Bike.com was recently offered up a Framed Wolftrax Carbon fatbike to put through its paces. Gomez reached out to see if I was interested, and after a little coordination with […]
FatBikes
RAD Bicycle Company – Grizz
[adrotate banner=”134″] RAD Bicycle Company is a small, one-man (Matt Craig) frame builder operation out of SE Michigan. RAD’s stated mission is “I want to put people on a USA made product with above […]
FatBikes
Sarma Vortex Review
[adrotate banner=”133″] Sarma first came onto the scene with the carbon Shaman, a fat-bike (as seen right here on FatdashBikedotCom) followed by several carbon rim offerings. Now Sarma (a company with roots in Siberia and […]
Accessories
Product Spotlight – Ultimate Ears Roll
I love music. I usually have it playing most of the time from when I get up in the morning until the time I go to bed. Except when I ride. I hate riding with […]
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Product Spotlight – Vittoria Bomboloni 29×3.0
Luckily for those of us with 29+ bikes, new tire offereings continue to trickle in. This year at FrostBike, Vittoria joined the 29+ club and unveiled a new 29×3.0 tire called the Bomboloni (Italian for filled […]
Events
Event Spotlight – 2015 Team SnowBike Enduro – 2/21/15
[adrotate block=”8″] The original Wisconsin team snowbike race is back for yet another year!! Click on the flyer above to go to the FaceBook page or see below (or both!!) for more details. You […]
Components
Sarma Naran 100 Carbon Wheelset
Sarma is newer company to the fat-bike scene but they bring to the table many years of aerospace composite experience along with a strong interest in fat-bikes. In addition to a fat-bikes frame (the Shaman), they also […]
FatBikes
Specialized Fatboy Expert – More Time in the Saddle – Julio’s Review
[adrotate block=”8″] Back in mid-November, Fat-Bike.com majordomo Gomez sent a smoke signal my way and asked if I wanted to put some time in on the Specialized Fatboy Expert he had been riding (and has […]
Tires
Maxxis Mammoth – Tested & Reviewed
[adrotate banner=”38″] As the fatbike tire market continues to grow, more and more big name tire makers are getting into the game. This past summer, Maxxis threw its hat into the ring and unveiled their […]
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Julio’s New Whip
[adrotate block=”8″] A few years back I had kicked around the idea of getting a custom 29er frame built. I even went to NAHBS (with mi hombres Gomez and Ernesto From Wisconsin at that!) when […]
Tires
Squeezing the Bud
With a frame and fork that predates 100mm rims and the fattest of fat tires (>4.7”), I’m limited to how fat I can get. Normally, this isn’t that big of a deal and I don’t […]
Accessories
Platypus Bite Valve and Drink Tube Insulator Kit
Temps are dropping – here’s a review that’s been rattling around our files since last spring, just waiting for the gales of November! Along with recently testing Platypus Hydrations’s new Duthie 12 hydration pack, […]
Accessories
Platypus Duthie AM 12 Hydration Pack
Platypus has recently revamped their hydration pack lineup, which now includes five packs (3 classified as XC and 2 classified as AM). The Duthie AM 12 is the second largest pack that Platypus makes (the […]
Apparel
Ibex Equipo Pants
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, […]
Apparel
Smith Vantage Helmet – Vented Nirvana
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, […]
Beach Riding
The Illinois Riviera
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 […]
Components
Wippermann Connex 1R8 Chain
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 […]
Accessories
Initial Impressions – MK Fenders – Part III – A Short Term Review
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 […]
Accessories
MK Fenders – Part II – The Install
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 […]
Accessories
Product Preview – MK Fat-bike Fenders
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. […]
Accessories
Time Tested Thursday – Küat NV – Fat Friendly Hitch Rack
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 […]
FatBikes
Murdered Out Schlick Northpaw – A Review
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 […]