People that follow the history of fat-bikes, know that Fatback has written many of the chapters, in the book of fat-bike innovation. Fatback is still currently one of the most innovative fat-bike brands. To add to the long list of products that Fatback makes available to the fat-bike word, today they offer their carbon […]
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Lauf Carbonara Review by Kevin Breitenbach
So I’ve got to start this review with an admission of guilt, I’ve held the Lauf Carbonara hostage for the last few months. I’ve found reason after reason to hold onto this Iclandic Native. Sure this started innocent enough, A product review of the Lauf in late winter conditions. Well, with a little help […]
Lauf Carbonara Fork Preview by – Kevin Breitenbach
The postman told me that I had a large package…at the airport post office. I promptly drove down and retrieved a rather large, yet feather light package. Uncle Gomez sent me up a Lauf Carbonara fork to test. I was expecting a used and somewhat tortured demo unit, but I found a brand new fork in the box. As […]
Lauf Carbonara Product Launch
Early on a Tuesday morning in May, I got a phone call from everyone’s favorite fatbike web guru, Gomez. He asked me what I have planned for the last week of June. Coincidentally, I was just about to quit my job and start traveling right about that time. Gomez then informed me that Lauf Forks, […]
On One Carbon Fatty Fork
We’re pleased to introduce Kevin Higgins. Kevin is a new correspondent from Alexandra, NZ which is an hour from Queenstown and Wanaka, and surrounded by epic riding! Kevin was born and raised in San Jose, California but now lives with his wife in New Zealand. Kevin runs a small bicycle business called Hellcat Cycles. He revitalizes prewar bikes for rental […]
First Look – Carver Trans-Fat Suspension Fork and 15mm Thru Axle Front Hub
I just talked to our amigo, Forest at Carver Bikes and he shared the news about their Trans-Fat Suspension Fork and 15mm Thru Axle Front Hub! Detailed specs: 7050 aluminum steerer and 34mm stanchions Forged 6066 aluminum crown and dropouts Adjustable travel: 80mm, 100mm, or 110mm Weight: 4.6 pounds (2100g) Clearance for 4″ tires on […]
Muru Cycles Swale [O] Suspension Fork
Our amigo from down under, Wayne Chapman, is the main man behind MURU Cycles. He’s been teasing us with the news that he would be bringing a fat suspension fork to the market for awhile, and today, we get to show you what he’s been been working on. The MURU Swale[O] Features a lockout, […]
¡NEW! Groundbreaking Borealis Carbon Fat Fork with 15mm Thru-Axle!
What’s Light? Fat? and Stiff? The new Borealis Bikes carbon fat fork is the first 15mm thru-axle fat-bike fork to hit the market! The 15mm thru-axle should build a solid foundation for anyone looking to upgrade their tapered steer tube fat-fork or maybe in concert with a sweet new custom build that you’ve been day […]
Carver Ti O’Beast Fat Bike Fork
Thanks to Carver and Bikeman we had a super special deal on the Ti O’Beast fat-bike fork for our newsletter subscribers a while back and I just had to shell out my own hard-earned bucks for one. I replaced a White Brothers Carbon Snowpack fork on Tatanka Prototype #1 because I needed the White Brothers […]
Carver O’Beast Carbon Fork Review
Carver O’Beast Carbon Fork Written and photographed by Porter Million Specs: Full carbon 3K weave 570 grams uncut 1-1/8″ x 300mm carbon steerer 135mm hub spacing Front disc offset (spacers included upon request) 45mm fork rake 465mm axle-to-crown Post mount disc caliper mount Clearance for 4.7 inch tires Retail $299 Purchased at: I won the fork […]
Phil Wood – Fat Tire DH Concept
This popped up on Phil Wood’s website today – http://www.philwood.com/ We’ll post more information when it’s available…..in the meantime just drool a little on your keyboard!
S/A Contest Winner Announcement
Porter Million is the winner of the Carver Carbon Fat-Bike Fork in our Spring Contest! Porter entered the contest with some prose that came right from the heart. “Fat n’ Fun” She calls me to ride, Her curves hang low and wide. Although a bit heavy in the tail, She soaks up the bumps […]
Builder Profile – 616 Bicycle Fabrication
Great minds from two iconic Michigami MTB Brands joined forces to form 616 Bicycle Fabrication last July. John Muezenmeyer , founder of Nuke Proof, and Aaron Joppe of Slingshot bicycles wanted to create a hand-built-in-the-mitten bicycle company that leverages the manufacturing might of western Michigan. 616 makes fat-bike frames, forks, hubs, and soon they’ll have their […]
Win a Carbon Carver Fat Fork – Spring Essay Contest!
Win a Carver O’Beast Carbon Fat-Bike Fork by entering our Spring Essay contest! Entries can be written, photo or video or any combination of the three. Entries must be received by May 31st, 2012. Send entries to: info@fat-bike.com. The subject of your entry is to share your personal-favorite, fat-bike friendly bike shop with us anything fat-bike related. […]
Review – Carver O’Beast Carbon Fat-Bike Fork
Alex Roskin sent in this review about the Carver O’Beast Fat-Bike Fork. I really love the Fatbike format since I got my Mukluk2 around Thanksgiving. Even though here in the Northeast we haven’t seen much snow, I have been trail ridding on her every Sunday. Our 3 hour “A-train” suffer fests have my friends with […]
Carver Ti Fat-Bike and Carbon Fork
Product News from Carver Bikes! Carver Bikes O-Beast Full Carbon Fork, fits 4.7” tires The new Carver fat fork looks sharp…..and at $299.00 ….they won’t break the bank. PRODUCT SPECS Model: Carver O-Beast Full Carbon Fork, fits 4.7” Steerer Tube Length: 254mm Fork Rake: 45 mm Axle to Crown Length: 465mm Front Axle Type: 10×1 Wheel Size: 26inch Wheel Mount Center […]