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 Post subject: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:28 am 
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Location: harlow
Trying to get motivated to ride Epping more In the wet muddy winter conditions.I definetly want a second bike and quite fancy a fat bike but only if it's a useful tool and not a fad. Any input welcome.


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:33 pm 
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I had a ride of a phat bike, have a look at what I thought of it

http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/mountain ... t6123.html

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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 8:15 am 
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Thanks Matt. Yeah my main concern was weight.I was very close to buying a new on one fatty currently on eBay but the reviews are saying nearly 16kg! I may go look at the calibre one at go outdoors aparently around 14kg but brakes would need upgrading.Ive seen what I want, the cannondale with the lefty but I don't think 2500 on a winter bike will fly with the Mrs;)


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 9:36 pm 
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I loved mine, great fun but you've got to be committed. My advice would be to buy a cheap one and see if you enjoy it.
Great for Epping mud, and great for stamina building.

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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:02 pm 
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Good advice but after looking at reviews and specs I really like the caad1 so if the chance comes to demo I will. Then maybe get by for now and hope they have a sale on them at some point;)


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:02 am 
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A 29er short travel or hardtail is a great weapon for the winter months in Epping. Cuts through the mud and allows the bike to flow.


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:48 am 
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Jon wrote:
A 29er short travel or hardtail is a great weapon for the winter months in Epping. Cuts through the mud and allows the bike to flow.


I can confirm this, I rode my 29er with some fat bikes last year, can't say that there was any real advantage to the fat bikes, looked like much more hard work if you ask me :lol: In the deeper mud fat tyres seem to slide about more on top of the mud.


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 2:27 pm 
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Thanks guys just trying to myself motivated for when the slop comes. Still not sure


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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 3:19 pm 
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The spes fat bike that I mentioned in my review is still for sale in the shop for £1000, if it fits it could be a cheapish purchase....

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 Post subject: Re: Is a fatty the answer to winter Epping riding?
PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:36 pm 
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Go plus bike, a happy medium. I had a fatboy and hated it to be honest.
I now have a Specialized fuse and its cool.I don't feel stupid either lol


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