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Greg Smith

Greg Smith

Podcast Producer & Studio Owner | Cycling Media Pioneer (Fat-Bike.com) | Creative Technologist

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Oct 22, 2026

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8 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 22, 2026

More fat-bike gear is showing up, the winter calendar is filling in, and we found a few good rabbit holes along the way.

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 15, 2026

Oct 15, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 15, 2026

This week: State has a new $1,200 fat-bike, Actif Epica opens registration, a few useful gear finds turn up, and Craig Medred is back.

Ornot Introduces the Fog Eater, a New Waterproof Cycling Jacket

Oct 15, 2026

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3 min read

Ornot Introduces the Fog Eater, a New Waterproof Cycling Jacket

Ornot takes on wet-weather riding with a versatile new shell designed for long days on the bike and everyday use.

State Bicycle Co. Brings the 6061 Trail+ Fat Bike Into the Modern Era

Oct 14, 2026

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5 min read

State Bicycle Co. Brings the 6061 Trail+ Fat Bike Into the Modern Era

The completely redesigned Trail+ v2 gets modern geometry, thru-axles, UDH, hydraulic brakes and big 26 × 4.5-inch tires, while keeping the complete-bike price at $1,199.99.

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 8, 2026

Oct 8, 2026

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6 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 8, 2026

A new $119 studded tire, some disagreement over what actually counts as a fat-bike, more fall racing, and a TŌWMAK Gen 2 story in the works.

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 1, 2026

Oct 1, 2026

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5 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, October 1, 2026

This week: a new Bearclaw TŌWMAK, more evidence that fat-bike racing isn’t just a winter thing, and a growing 2027 events calendar.

2027 Rocky Mountain Blizzard Carbon: The Nuts and Bolts

Sep 30, 2026

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3 min read

2027 Rocky Mountain Blizzard Carbon: The Nuts and Bolts

Rocky Mountain keeps the Blizzard rolling for 2027 with a carbon frame, Deore 12-speed drivetrain, dropper post and a $2,999 U.S. price. There are also a couple of specifications we're trying to clarify.

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, September 24, 2026

Sep 24, 2026

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5 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, September 24, 2026

The winter calendar is filling in, even if the snow isn’t here yet.

Why the Dash Matters: Fat-bikes Aren’t Fatbikes

Sep 22, 2026

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4 min read

Why the Dash Matters: Fat-bikes Aren’t Fatbikes

Words matter. And, in the fat-bike world, so do punctuation marks.

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, September 17, 2026

Sep 17, 2026

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5 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, September 17, 2026

An all-new Beargrease, fresh carbon fat-bike rims, 32-inch wheels earn a rainbow jersey, and the winter calendar starts filling in.

Salsa Updates the Beargrease for 2026

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

Salsa Updates the Beargrease for 2026

New geometry, new fork, and clearance for 27.5 x 4.5" Tires

45NRTH Introduces the Levitas Carbon Fat-Bike Rim

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

45NRTH Introduces the Levitas Carbon Fat-Bike Rim

45NRTH is getting into the rim business to pair with their tires

59 Degrees and Thinking About Fat-bikes Again

Sep 13, 2026

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3 min read

59 Degrees and Thinking About Fat-bikes Again

The site is getting a refresh, race calendars are filling in and new gear is coming.

Welcome to the Future of Fat-bike.com

Sep 1, 2026

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2 min read

Welcome to the Future of Fat-bike.com

A permanent archive for our history, a new inbox delivery for our future, and a new home for the community.

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Weekly Dose of Fat - Friday, May 8, 2026

May 8, 2026

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3 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Friday, May 8, 2026

Lake Ehfect EX, a Japanese handlebar bag and spring events.

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Gear

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WOT Handlebar Bag Review by Dunk Wilson

Apr 25, 2026

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3 min read

WOT Handlebar Bag Review by Dunk Wilson

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Events

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Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, April 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

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4 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, April 23, 2026

515 miles in Alaska, a titanium cargo bike, and spring race season is officially open

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Community

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Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, April 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

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4 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, April 16, 2026

Alaska mileage, tariff whiplash, spring thaw events, and a new few gear bits.

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WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, April 9, 2026

Apr 9, 2026

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11 min read

WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, April 9, 2026

Industry news, Arctic drama, spring transition gear, and some genuinely unpopular opinions from the community. All in this week's Dose.

WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, April 2, 2026

Apr 2, 2026

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9 min read

WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, April 2, 2026

With Paragon closing the framebuilding supply chain just got shakier - plus Alaska, spring events, and one obit worth reading.

WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, March 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026

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10 min read

WEEKLY DOSE OF FAT - Thursday, March 26, 2026

Arctic epic attempts, frostbite reality checks, and an XL bacon-fat dream build.

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Mar 19, 2026

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11 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat - Thursday, March 19, 2026

Boneyard reborn, soft-trail shutdowns, late-winter race stoke, and fresh gear to keep the big rubber rolling.

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, March 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026

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10 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, March 12, 2026

This week: Fat Viking survival, Birkie buzz, Alaska wildness, and gear picks for riders still chasing winter.

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, March 5, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

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11 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, March 5, 2026

Birkie bluebird conditions, ITI mayhem, Northwoods reset and Bemidji rally vibes.

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, February 26, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

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17 min read

Weekly Dose of Fat — Thursday, February 26, 2026

Birkie countdown, cloud-chasing racers, trail drama, and a 32er curveball