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 Joy Ride Knickers they sent me, and were actually my go-to shortpant after ‘cross races. Paired with tall socks they were […]
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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, and heckle with the regulars on the hill and we got to chatting about the brand’s philosophies and the products […]
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 Bear Tail Whip (say it like Stewie), t-shirts into their stocking to show them some brotherly (or sisterly) {or maybe […]
Bontrager Ride Gear – The test begins
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 introduction to the new Bontrager cycling wardrobe that he’ll be sporting through the worst El Niño since ’97, according to my facebook friends and […]
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 in such a dynamic field as cycling, and for over 50 years Pearl has been giving us all kind of […]
Tread Threads First Look: Bontrager – Old Man Winter Boots
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 new Bontrager Old Man Winter boots. At first glance these boots don’t do too much to stand out from the ever-growing field […]
Tread Threads: Canari in the Moonlight, a review
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 (heh) and getting us a great review. Here’s what he had to say: “Canari Lombard Knickers: Some call them knickers, man-Pri’s, shants, […]
Tread Threads First Look: Giddyup with Club Ride
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 and while I waited for my drink and snack I decided to peruse their apparel. I immediately fell in love with the […]
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
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 67% of no problem. Seeing what arrived just out of the box, I think they’ll definitely be able to help with […]
Tread Threads! – Back to School Special
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 shortage of year round trails, bike paths, and races to really test these products for you folks. Check out the video for some back […]
Socks that Rock by Handlebar Mustache
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 the cycling hosiery game. I don’t know about you, but I like my socks to make a bold statement to contrast the eternal blackness […]
Hills and Beaches
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 last few miles home. This ride takes me along the causeway to the medieval town of Conwy and up into the hills […]
If the Sock Fits….wear it!
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. So I was stoked when a package from Gomez arrived at World of Bikes containing two pairs of socks from Fits. One […]
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 never fit quite right and they were always too warm. Since transitioning from the hockey rinks of my youth to […]
45NRTH Sturmfist Review
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 just like a kid at Christmas I tore the box open to check out the contents. To my surprise two pairs of […]
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 much, he partnered with a clothing manufacturer and is offering them for sale in Revelate’s online store. Eric shared a […]
First Look – Vasque Arrowhead Ultradry Winter Boot
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 hiking. They mimic the boot within a boot that the 45NRTH boots have, but have 200 grams of thinsulate, compared to […]
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 shirt comes with either long or short sleeves in a Snow White or Storm Gray -pre-shrunk 100% combed ringspun cotton T-shirt (with removable […]
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.
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 for cool stuff to share with our readers, so we vowed to get back in touch, when Belch launched their new […]
New Fat-Bike.com Cycling Caps
Made and Sold in the USA – $22 Available at our E-Store – www.fat-bike.com/store
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 ride and have had little interest in the past of such models. I’d sooner freeze my toes off, stuffing my […]
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 Australian Merino Wool base layers and underwear. While the company is new, it is backed by Hank’s Clothing, a 64-year […]
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 viable solution to keeping visibility while still being able to breath well. I have a stack of face masks, balaclavas, […]
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 soles like his favorite summer flats! He wanted me to correct grammar but if you think like a French Canadian […]
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 $225 and will be headed out to dealers in October. More information is available at http://45nrth.com/
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 asked him to ride over and pick up a set of clothes to test. I just got the clothes a […]
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 were toted as being “the bomb” in winter riding foot apparel. And they were. I rode them heartily through a […]
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, especially in the lower leg/ankle area, or they were too warm (i.e., snow pants). Earlier this winter I got an […]
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 us) I’ve worn an older model of Lake’s winter boot for years. About a month ago our amigos at Stage […]
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, after a couple of longish rides in the low teens I finally came to accept the shortcomings of riding with […]
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 45 degrees to about 70 degrees just as it is. I typically use a lightweight, short sleeve shirt underneath to […]
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 Fat-Bike White or Fat-Bike Black …and it snowed a bit last night to put a nice layer of frosting on […]
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 & Full Zip Hoodies. You’ve asked for a better grade t-shirt, so we’ve upgraded our t-shirts to a Hanes – 6.0 oz., […]
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 cycling shoe and protect your foot with patented Gore tech that you may already be familiar with like Gore-tex and […]
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 is rocking a 3rd generation prototype yolk, so all of the photos that you’ve seen before this are not exactly what you’ll […]
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 promised! Phil Wood fat-bike design exercise! Custom Fork crowns on the Manitou Fork. 185mm Cassette Hub. Also available in lower […]
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 questions about these much anticipated, new boots. Wölvhammer Cycling Boot What Sizes will be available? Sizes 38-50 (full sizes, there […]
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 – http://www.massofone.com/store/index.php – I ordered a work shirt from them and it’s a monster! Camelback Mule – Tin-Man – Features Camelbak’s new […]
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? Tough to describe exactly-I’ve worn it as outerwear on breezy fatbike treks and also as a midlayer for added warmth […]
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 riding and racing in Alaska that I finally got tired of it and decided to do something proactive to prevent […]
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, great for dealing with the eye watering wind blown sands found on the (usually) windy beaches of East Lothian, here […]
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 well. The 3-in-1 design has proven very versatile for the somewhat odd winter weather we’ve been having here in SEWI. […]