Apparel
Tread Threads Club Ride Review
A while back our friends at Club Ride sent us some gear to check out and here’s what we learned since our first look! I spent a lot of the end of my summer in the […]
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Footwear
Tread Threads First Look: Kitsbow
When I ran into Kitsbow‘s nomadic Sales Manager Adam in their souped up Sprinter van at a local race, I knew these folks were the real deal. The guy made some time to kick back, have a beer, […]
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Cyber Monday Never Tasted So GOOD!
If you have an amigo that waits for you at the top of big hills, with a cold beer, you might want to slip one of our new Yeti Von Evil Snow Ops or Polar […]
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Bontrager Ride Gear – The test begins
[adrotate banner=”114″] Editor’s Note : Winnebago County Super Model and Bike Black Ribbon Test Pilot Scott Peterson will be testing an array of technical cycling garments from our amigos at Bontrager. This is his […]
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Tread Threads First Look: New Pearl Izumi
From my years in the industry and even longer before that, a name I’ve heard that has always been synonymous with cycling apparel was Pearl Izumi. I’m always impressed with a brand that manages to stay relevant […]
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Tread Threads First Look: Bontrager – Old Man Winter Boots
[adrotate banner=”114″] Andrea is our resident Iowan and she recently got her hands on some of Bontrager’s much anticipated new winter boot. Here’s what she had to say! “Let’s take a look at some brand […]
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Tread Threads: Canari in the Moonlight, a review
[adrotate banner=”133″] A while back I assigned Buddy Ted the task of riding his bike withe some Canari gear. I’m glad to say he’s getting a gold star for putting his butt on the line […]
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Tread Threads First Look: Giddyup with Club Ride
[adrotate banner=”134″] Yeehaw! Club Ride is a brand I was first introduced to when I rolled into the famed One on One Bike Shop a few years ago. I walked in to order my coffee […]
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Video – Eric from Revelate Designs shows new Pogie for Jones Loop Bar
In this video from the show floor at Interbike 2015 Eric from Revelate Designs show us his new, custom Pogies for the Jones Loop Bar. http://www.revelatedesigns.com
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Tread Threads First Look: The Canari has landed!
I repeat, THE CANARI HAS LANDED! I’m pretty excited for us to be testing gear for a brand whose motto is “Go Ride, Have Fun, Look Good,” which is a goal I can accomplish the first […]
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Tread Threads! – Back to School Special
[adrotate banner=”133″] Hey! I’m your new apparel editor Natalia “Giant Mendez,” and I’m super stoked to be bringing you products, info, and news on all things clothing related! I’m based in Minneapolis and there’s no […]
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Socks that Rock by Handlebar Mustache
[adrotate banner=”133″] Our Apparel Editor, Natalia (Gigante) Mendez, set me up with three pair of snazzy new socks from Handlebar Mustache and I’m here to provide you a complete report on this dynamic new player in […]
Pants
Hills and Beaches
[adrotate banner=”134″] By Jeff Price My local favourite loop this one. There’s nothing better than leaving the house in the early evening, riding some of the hills and dropping down onto the beach for the […]
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If the Sock Fits….wear it!
[adrotate banner=”114″] By: Andrea Cohen I am a sock connoisseur. Socks are important, good ones are essential for comfort and style. I go out of my way to try out new socks all the time. […]
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Lazer Dissent: The Long Term Winter Wear Review
My story with helmets goes back to kindergarten. Back then I skated the outdoor hockey rinks of Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range and was introduced to helmets like Pro-Tec and CCM. I learned quickly my helmets […]
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45NRTH Sturmfist Review
[adrotate banner=”114″] By Andy Oleson Christmas came a little early this year in the form of some sweet 45NRTH Gloves showing up on my door step. I knew they were heading my way, but […]
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NEW! Revelate Designs ♦ Powerline Hoodie
Our amigo Eric from Revelate Designs has just introduced their first foray into cycling apparel. This is something that Eric has developed and tested for his own personal use. He likes his Powerline Hoodie, so […]
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First Look – Vasque Arrowhead Ultradry Winter Boot
[adrotate banner=”38″] When I was Christmas shopping for mi hijo, Hootie, I spied these boots, probably because they actually look like a modern winter cycling boot. Vasque says that they’re for snowshoeing and winter […]
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Small Bizz Faturday! Snow Yeti T-Shirt Fund Raiser!
It’s Small Business Saturday and we’ve got something that will make a cool gift for the fat-biker in your life! Check out our new Snow Yeti t-shirt designed by our amigo Chris Daisy from Zion Cyclery! The […]
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Video – 2015 Club Ride Winter Apparel
Mike from Club Ride introduces us to their 2015 Winter apparel system. – Learn more at http://clubrideapparel.com. You can subscribe to our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=fatbikedotcom to see all of our upcoming videos.
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BELCH Gear – New Threads for LumberJacks
We met our new amigos from BELCH Gear up at the US Fat-Bike Nationals up in Cable Wisconsin last March. They had just launched their Bikes and Beer inspired cycling apparel company. I’m always on the look-out […]
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New Fat-Bike.com Cycling Caps
Made and Sold in the USA – $22 Available at our E-Store – www.fat-bike.com/store
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0 to 60 with the Lake MX145 Shoes
Last December I spoke with some friends over at Lake Cycling about their new shoe that was quietly released, the MX145, about reviewing a set. I’m not one for big heavy boots when I […]
Tops
WoolX Merino Wool ¼ Zip Base Layer Review
WoolX contacted us out of the blue asking if we’d like to give one of their WoolX Merino Wool ¼ Zip Base Layers, dubbed the model X505, a try. WoolX is a new company offering […]
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Fog eVader Face Mask Breath Deflector
With the return to Wisconsin of a “Real” winter after an absence of nearly 20 years I’ve been encountering an increase in foggy glasses/goggles when riding, especially below 0, and have been looking for a […]
Footwear
DIY Winter Flat Soled Boots
Eric is a 34-year old fat-bike, x country, downhill cyclist and hails from Val-d’Or north west of Quebec Canada He contacted us with a nifty mod he did to a pair of Sorel boots to give him […]
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New Product – 45NRTH Fasterkatt – Transition Season / Cyclocross Shoe
45NRTH just released a transition season / cyclocross shoe designed for 25 – 45 degree comfort. I could see this as a great waterproof, foul weather, beach riding shoe as well. Retail is set at […]
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Zoic Convertible Cycling Pant and Paramount Jersey – Out of The Box
Editor’s Note – The cats at Zoic clothing showed us their 2013 line of MTB clothing and since their home office is just a short bike ride away from BBR Test Pilot Cale’s house, we […]
Footwear
Zapatos del Fuego ♦ Zito’s Lake MXZ303 Review
Written By : Chris Zito Way back when I was pounding the mean streets of Milwaukee shuttling other peoples packages and shit around town, I picked up a pair of the Lake winter boots that […]
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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, […]
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Lake MXZ303 – First Impressions
How could I resist the chance to test out a pair of Lake’s newly designed MXZ303 winter cycling boots…I mean, they have my freak’n name emblazoned across the side of them and (like many of […]
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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, […]
Tops
My Favorite All Season Fat-Biking Shirt
I am totally in love with my Smartwool base layers. Most specifically, the Smartwool Microweight Long Sleeve Crew. This is my go-to shirt for almost any ride and is comfortable for me in weather from […]
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Winter Bike Expo – Sneak Peek!
WINTER BIKE EXPO – MPLS The Wall of Wolvhammers The Wool The Wheel Shop Shockspital Lefty(s) With Mendon Cycle Smith Brackets All the new tires stacked like cord wood. Laser’s New Dissent Helmet comes in […]
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New Designs at the Fat-Bike Store!
In addition to our new Rasta T-Shirt that we introduced last week, we have just added our Trident and Gnome-Fink designs. These designs are available as T-Shirts – Long Sleeve T-shirts – Pull Over Hoodies […]
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New Foot Gear from Gore Bike Wear
Gomez, Mr. Jim and I will be sporting and testing a couple of winter footwear products from Gore Bike Wear. The “Road SO Overshoes” do a lot like what it sounds. They go over your […]
Accessories
Interbike 2012 – More Fat from Vegas
Here’s the rest of what I collected, while working the show today. Surly Rubber Tree I revisited the production sample of the new Krampus and took some detailed shots for y’all. The Krampus demo fleet […]
Accessories
Interbike 2012 – Live from the Show Floor
Sven has been here before, but today was my first time in the maze called Interbike. We popped my interbike cherry today, to bring you all of the fat…all of the time! Just like we […]
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NEW! 45NRTH’s Winter Cycling Boot – Wölvhammer
Have you been waiting to hear what 45NRTH has been teasing us with, all summer? Today is the day you get to meet Wölvhammer! We spoke with David Gabrys from 45NRTH and asked a few […]
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Fat-Free~Bike-Funk
Every once in a while we come across things that are totally sweet, but not fat-bike specific. Yes…I admit that I cheat on my Moonlander with my other bikes…YMMV. Mass of One Cycling – bike apparel wizardry […]
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The Shak Classic from Ibex
“Classic” used in titles of just about everything, tends to be a bit overused, but in the case of the Ibis Shak Classic-it fits the bill perfectly. I’ve grown to love this sweater? Jersey? Shell? […]
Footwear
Warm Feet are Happy Feet – by Mike Curiak
Since I was a kid I’ve ridden year-round. Living in MI, MN, and the mountains of Colorado, I’ve had more than my fair share of cold feet through the decades. It wasn’t until I started […]
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Product Intro – Stein Kask Plasma Helmet
With my rebuild and repaint of Pugsley One almost complete, I thought I’d treat myself to a new helmet. For ages now I’ve been looking for a helmet with a decent tinted flip up/down visor, […]
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Time Tested – Planet Bike Borealis Glove
Since I first wrote the Product Preview of the Planet Bike Borealis Glove back in mid-December they are just about the only glove I’ve worn for cycling and, in fact, for any other use as […]