Spotted a Fat Bike for CHEAP. What do y'all think?

a.s.

Mr. Chainring
I’m certain you’re all right but really I just went too low on the psi. Not spending another dime on this bike. Gotta save my cheddar for a full suspension 29er trail bike this Spring. :D
 

a.s.

Mr. Chainring
I’m really digging the simplicity and efficiency of this bike. I’m also getting quite the workout, and not just because of the extra heft. I find myself standing a whole lot more to get through the rock gardens and up steep climbs. The massive tires roll over everything and I don’t get wheel spin, even on the slickest climbs. My glutes and hammies have been sore all month! It’s pretty cool having these new bike experiences, all over again.:D

Tubeless is working great. I’ve settled on 7.5F and 8R for now. Also swapped the OEM alloy bars and seatpost for carbon ones I took off my other bike. I'm hoping this dampens some of the bumps and takes pressure off my wrists.

Yesterday at Ringwood. I hear snow’s in the forecast... ;)
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qclabrat

Well-Known Member
I’m really digging the simplicity and efficiency of this bike. I’m also getting quite the workout, and not just because of the extra heft. I find myself standing a whole lot more to get through the rock gardens and up steep climbs. The massive tires roll over everything and I don’t get wheel spin, even on the slickest climbs. My glutes and hammies have been sore all month! It’s pretty cool having these new bike experiences, all over again.:D

Tubeless is working great. I’ve settled on 7.5F and 8R for now. Also swapped the OEM alloy bars and seatpost for carbon ones I took off my other bike. I'm hoping this dampens some of the bumps and takes pressure off my wrists.

Yesterday at Ringwood. I hear snow’s in the forecast... ;)
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cool pics, which park is that from? edit(ringwood)
yay snow!!!
Time to start a thread on the best tires for snow for 2018...
 

a.s.

Mr. Chainring
Update: I’ve ridden the crap outta this bike. I put a solid 150 miles on it since November; not a single mile on snow. Conditions just never came together. Still, I had a shit ton of fun hitting the trails on this beast. That was until Sunday...

I showed up for a group ride only to take a few pedal strokes and hear “crack!” Yep, the chainstay snapped at the BB. Good news is Fuji and Sierra Trading Post have been very helpful and are getting me a new frame. Now I’m wondering if this bike isn’t really up for anything other than snow and sand?

Well at least Spring is around the corner. I can ride my trail bike and not worry about the Fuji until next winter. As they say, “you get what you pay for.”
 

extremedave

Well-Known Member
Team MTBNJ Halter's
Jeez. That's stinks. Nothing you've done is outside normal use. Hopefully just a bum frame and not a design issue.
 

xc62701

Well-Known Member
Well at least Spring is around the corner. I can ride my trail bike and not worry about the Fuji until next winter. As they say, “you get what you pay for.”

Do yourself a favor and get the frame swapped and keep riding it! Don't wait for the winter to come. I really don't enjoy riding my fatty on the snow but it's great on the trails. This has been my training bike for the most part and when I want to go fast/need efficiency I break out the skinny tire xc bikes. It's too much fun to just put away...
 

xc62701

Well-Known Member
I hope that is just bad luck.

I have never broken a bike, except for every Cannondale I owned. But that does not count.
Agreed. I think I'm close to double digit breakages but most were treks/fishers...and a couple cannondales.
 

a.s.

Mr. Chainring
Soooooo ...I pulled the trigger on some upgrades. I really do enjoy riding this fattie. I figured, why not snaz up the new warranty frame with some snazzy new parts? Purchased Marge Lite wheels with i9 hubs. Also picked up a 150mm carbon fork and 11 speed xo1 groupset. Got everything lightly used and for a great price from a fellow member.

All in I’m now at about $1200 with only the tires, cranks and brakes oem. Looking forward to weighing this bike when it’s finally put together. Taking bets on sub 30lbs?
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