Shane at Mucky Nutz sent us over several versions of their formible, plastic fenders from their World HQ in GBR. The versions we got in to check out are: The 45g Fat Face The 75g Fat Face XL The 65g Fat Gut The 45g Fat Butt There a bunch of other versions from Road to MTB to Cyclocross. All […]
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Fresh from the Show Floor – Interbike 2016
Direct from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, we have all of the freshest fat and plus bike hotness for y’all! I was going to try to separate the plus from the fat, but there’s a lot of cross-over. I saw fat-bikes that were designed to run plus and even one plus-bike that can run, […]
Saris Fat Bike Trac Parking System
Saris recently introduced the Fat Bike Trac Parking System (FBTPS) and since my wife & I, our 2 dogs (Cecil & Cowboy) and our rather copious, collection of toys recently moved, all of our bikes needed to find parking spots at the new treehouse. Down in the basement I’ve been working on getting the bike shop appointed […]
Gnome-Proof Gear – Triple Aught Designs Artemis Hoodie – Voile Ski Straps – Lifeproof FRE Case
We launched our Gnome-Proof Gear series last month and this particular edition is a compilation from our Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilots of the female persuasion. The Gnome-Proof Seal of Approval is awarded to gear that our product testers, have found to be the ‘Best of the Best’ in field tested, fat-bike accessories. Triple Aught Designs […]
New Product Spotlight – Fatdapter – Fatbike Rack Adapter
If you’re looking to utilise your standard roof rack’s fork mount for your fat-bike, you’ll need an adapter. (thanks captain obvious) Our Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot, Spinner Ryerson, introduced me to a brand new player in the fork adapter market called Fatdapter. Chunky machined, anodized aluminum lends the heft of a fine bicycle component, to the […]
Blackburn Chamber HV Floor Pump
Blackburn’s new Chamber HV floor pump is purpose-built for lower pressure applications like mountain bike and fat-bike use. It has an high-volume, oversized, steel barrel for quick fills of the fatter tires popular today and a HUGE 4-inch-diameter gauge that reads to 50 psi maximum in the Chamber HV’s steel base. Attached to the 28 […]
First Look – Showers Pass Cloudcover Utility Backpack
Showers Pass Waterproof Utility Pack Part of the new Cloudcover line of waterproof bags from Showers Pass, the Waterproof Utility Backpack is a lightweight bag for carrying a variety of cycling and/or other gear in all weather conditions. Showers Pass sent us one of the Utility Backpacks for a preview a couple of weeks ago […]
PDW – Bindle Rack Review – by Spinner Ryerson
We’re testing out the spanking brand new Bindle Rack from Portland Design works. I’m a big fan of the Dave’s Mud Shovel fenders from PDW and I have a set for all my fat bikes. I personally think they’ve got another hit product in the Bindle Rack. The rack itself is solid and simple. […]
ABUS Bordo Centium Folding Lock
We took a look at German lock maker ABUS’s Bordo Big a couple of years ago and were now we are looking at the Bordo Centium, a new lock in the Bordo line that in Abus’s words “goes beyond offering city level security and strives to be the most beautiful bike lock on the market. […]
Revelate Designs Wampak Review – by Kevin Breitenbach
Earlier this winter, the presumably bearded guys at Revelate Designs in Anchorage sent Fat-Bike.com headquarters the Wampak, a winter specific hydration backpack to check out. Revelate Designs has been responsible for changing the way we all travel and live on a bike. They’ve constantly made things we didn’t know we needed until we saw […]
1UpUSA Factory Tour
I dropped in on our Amigos at 1UpUSA on my way out to Decorah for the Time Trials earlier this spring. 1UpUSA is in Dickeyville, Wisconsin. 1Up USA makes bike and cargo racks along with rollers and trainers. The Quik Rack won our hitch rack shootout, last summer, as the best fat-bike rack in the universe! […]
Mountainsmith Bike Cube and Clear Creek 18 Backpack
I travel quite a bit and I was on a trip to Colorado last February, when Mountainsmith contacted us to see if we’d be interested in testing some of their new gear. I’ve been a long time customer of Mountainsmith and own a big roller duffle bag that I use for longer trips as […]
Beaver Guard Fat-bike Mudguards
We first took a look at the formable, flexible, plastic Beaver Guard Mudguards last year when owner Christian LaLonde first offered the product and now, after a year on several different bikes, let’s see what’s up! Changes to the original product are both functional, with a new updated hole pattern for even better fit on the […]
Review – A’ME MTB Heated 1.3 Tri Grips – By Dustin Carlson
I’m not going to keep you waiting, The A’ME heated grips work as advertised. If you were already planning on purchasing them just based on if they will keep your hands warm on a 10 deg winter ride, then hit that “buy” button. On the other hand, if you are on the fence about these […]
Product Preview – A’ME Heated Grips by Dustin Carlson
Heated grips you say?! I’m interested! We all know that the fat bike is most at home in the snow and ice in the middle of winter. While most mountain bikers are at home watching reruns of Red Bull Rampage circa 2012 on YouTube, we fat bikers are out having the time of our lives! […]
Apidura Half Frame Bag & Food Pouch Review by Jeff Price
Apidura has appeared on Fat-Bike.com a couple of times now, but this particular review, features one of their new products, The Food Pouch. The concept is really simple, it’s an extra pocket that easily attaches to the bars and stem with carbon friendly Velcro straps. However this is not the first ‘bar bag’ on the market […]
The World Wide Sticker-Pack Offer!
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The Best Pump on the Market is Getting Fatter
We did a little test of portable tire pumps last year (link) and the company that makes the pump that won our 3 pump shootout, Lezyne, has plans to enlarge the air chamber and quite literally make the best fat-bike pump, in the market, even Fatter! These are shots of the prototype and we should be able […]
Surly 24-Pack Rack Review By: LT LarSSon
With a name that says it all, the Surly 24-Pack Rack has moved the proverbial bar up a notch. After opening up the package, I immediately could see the fine craftsmanship in each weld. Coated in all black, including a stylish Surly sticker on the top, this rack is butter smooth (black gold ~ texas tea). […]
Grip Studs – User Installable Carbide Studs for Fat-bike Tires
Fat-bike.com friend, Sam D, was looking for a way to stud the fat-bike tires that he currently owns and likes rather than buying a new set of dedicated, studded fat-bike tires. Grip Studs offered the perfect solution. Let’s see how Sam likes them! Grip Studs are a versatile option for those who prefer using tire […]
Apidura Food Pouch & Half Frame Bag Preview by Jeff Price
It’s always a special moment when I’m awaiting the arrival of a new product to review for our readers and this postal drop was no exception. I’ve taken delivery of Apidura’s half frame bag and two of their new food pouches for a few weeks. The half frame bag is Apidura’s small Road Frame Bag […]
Wolftooth Components Singletrack Pogies Review
We spotlighted the new Wolftooth Components Singletrack Pogies (WCSP) back in November. That story featured a really nice video that Wolftooth put together. We’ve shared it again below because it highlights the unique features of this Gnomie Award winning accessory. You read that correctly, just last month, the (WCSP) won the Gnomie for the […]
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 headphones. I’ve tried but whether it’s the sound of the woods or gravel under my tires, cutting off the outside […]
Product Preview – Revelate Designs Wampak
We got our first look at an early prototype of the new Wampak, back in February 2015, during a visit to Revelate Designs headquarters in Anchorage. I thought the Wampak was a great idea that addressed cold weather hydration challenges, that anyone that’s ever tried to use a traditional hydration pack, in cold weather, is familiar with. Traditional hydration […]
Rogue Panda Designs Custom Frame Bag and Top Tube Bag
When I got my Quiring Triple B bike this fall one of the first things I thought about was getting a frame bag. I love having a frame bag to stash gear in during any season but especially during the winter where having some extra warm gear can be a life saver. The problem was […]
Enter Today – Win a Becker 40 Below Bag!
Weekly (Dose of Fat) Contest! Wanna win a Becker Sewing and Design 40 Below Bag? For the next 3 shows we’ll be awarding one lucky winner a week a fabulous becker sewing 40 below down tube bag. The first week we’re going to award the bag to the best photo from GFBD 2015. Tupper’s gonna look […]
Product Spotlight – Wolftooth Singletrack Pogies
You may remember Brendan Moore from our coverage of the Fat Bike Birkie over the last few years. Brendan is one of the fastest racers in the Men’s elite fat-bike rodeo circuit! Brendan showed Sven and I these new Singletrack Pogies after Interbike and then shared this nice little video (above) that introduces the features of […]
Becker Sewing and Design Beerpacking Bag
Bruce sent in this mini-review of the Becker Sewing and Design Beerpacking Bag for your perusal. Tupp Becker at Becker Sewing and Design recently began offering a new and unique bag to round out your bikepacking setup, dubbed the “Beerpacking Bag.” The Beerpacker takes advantage of the often unused real estate on the underside of the […]
New Product Release – Surly 8-Pack Rack / 24-Pack Rack
Those mad-cap rebelz up at Surly have been busy making more cool stuff for us to play with and bolt onto the old sled this winter! The 8-pack and (triple-wide) 24-Pack racks are an answer to your Tio Gomez’s front rack dreams! I’ve literally been trolling pro bike jocks for a front rack that […]
Andrew the Maker Handmade Goods – Custom Frame Bag
Fat-bike Radio color man, Mr’ J.K Livin’, brings us this story about his journey to the frame bag of his dreams, hand made by Andrew the Maker at http://atmhandmadegoods.com, for his Schlick Tatanka. Welcome to the ride! When out on the roads and trails, I tend to think of myself as a pack mule. You always […]
Video – Wampack Winter Hydration Bag From Revelate Designs
Dusty from Revelate Designs introduces us to the Wampack winter hydration pack. The Wampack has several innovative design features to make a bladder-type hydration pack more suited to winter riding and any riding where the temperatures are below freezing. Check out the video and visit revelatedesigns.com for more info.
Hitch Rack Shootout – The Final Showdown
Here’s the moment that we’ve all been waiting for….the Hitch Rack Shootout – by the numbers! First we’ll see how our 4 testers rated eack rack for quality of Construction. Looks like the 1 Up wins this category, but the yakima held up pretty well against the more expensive Saris. Next up is Stability with […]
Hitch Rack Shootout – Küat NV
Our video of bikes being loaded on the Küat NV , stars our long time amigo and fellow hoosier, #Juliodotcom. It only makes sense, because the Kuat rack that we all tested, is his personal rack that he has owned for the last 4 years. Julio wrote a review of the Küat NV back in 2011 […]
Hitch Rack Shootout – Saris Freedom Superclamp 2
Sven and I present our 3rd video of the assembly and mounting bikes on the Saris Freedom Superclamp, for the Fat Hitch Rack Shootout. All of our testers have chimed in with their impressions of how each rack performed. As you may have gathered, this is all leading up to Saturday, when we reveal how each of our 4 […]
Hitch Rack Shootout – Yakima TwoTimer
Sven and I shot this I-Phone video of the assembly and mounting bikes on the second test subject, in our Fat Hitch Rack Shootout, All of our testers have chimed in with their impressions of how each rack performed. Of course, this is all leading up to Saturday, when we reveal how each of our 4 racks stacked up […]
Hitch Rack Shootout – 1Up USA
Sven and I took some time lapse video of the assembly and mounting bikes on the first contestant in our Fat Hitch Rack Shootout and all of our testers have chimed in with their impressions of how each rack performed. Of course, this is all leading up to Saturday, when we reveal how each of our […]
The Fat-Bike Hitch Rack Shootout Intro
Way back in February of this year, Sven and I attended Frostbike up at the QBP Mother-ship in MPLS and it was there that we came up with the idea for a hitch rack shootout. We saw some new racks at Frostbike from very familiar brand names. Saris and Yakima entered the fat-rack market and […]
PDW Kickstarter for the Fat Stevens Pump
This is what Eric Parsons from Revelate Designs said about the new PDW Fat Stevens on Facebook today. Our Friends at PDW are kickstarting their new massive fatbike pump. Check it out. Finally a practical fat bike accessory that will encourage riders to air down / air up for changing conditions instead of slogging it […]
Trail Pump Shootout
Welcome to our very first shootout. A few years back, Sven put together a Fat-Bike 101 series and one of the articles dealt with pumps. Here’s a link – fat-bike-101-pumps. So here we are 2 years later and the Lezyne and Topeak, that were featured in the 101 article, are the two pumps that most of […]
Barfly Bags – Banana Hammock
By Michael McColgan I’m a big fan of the Jones Loop bar, there’s one on my Krampus and my Pugsley. And whenever I’m fortunate enough to abuse, I mean test, a new fatty I end up putting on that bike too, since I’d rather focus on the bike and not be distracted by “normal” […]
First Look – Switchback Bike Bags
In the echo of the fat-bike market exploding, there’s been an after-shock of small bag makers that have taken to their sewing machines to outfit the thousands of new bikes that have entered the market over the past couple of seasons. Even if you’ll never plan to take your bike on an overnight bike-packing trip, frame bags […]
Apidura bike bags – Review
Bike-packing is growing in popularity and the bike bag market is exploding. There are loads of brands to choose from and many of them are custom-fit so they can work on all kinds of bikes. The last few months, I’ve had the pleasure to test a few bags from UK bike/packing suppliers Apidura. I received […]
Salsa Anything Cage New vs. Old
ad The folks up at Salsa sent Sven one of their new fangled plastic Anything Cages, but he doesn’t own a fork with braze-ons to accept cargo cages, so it fell to me. Come to think of it, Sven is testing one of those sassy Salsa Blackborrow’s that has the appropriately ventilated fork made […]
Wanderlust Monida Insulated Bag
I’ve been lucky enough to test some of the best bike bags made, over the last few years, but this is the first time that I’ve laid my grubby paws onto a bag made by Wanderlust. About six weeks ago, Paul fom Wanderlust sent us one of their Monida Insulated Bags, for testing, just in time for […]