You may be able to improve the "wobblying and bouncing" by experimenting with your tire pressure. Where were you riding, and what was your tire pressure? Also, I can't recall if you're riding rigid, or invested in a suspension fork.
...and, yes, the frame-saver tape is a pain to apply (in my experience).
Yes, I'd agree, except for maybe fatbike road riding. I'd try 10 psi, or even 8, or 6 and see if that's moving things in a positive direction.That sounds awful high for a fat bike no ?
I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
Ha.....welcome to the positive aspects of + tires and fatbikesI will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
I was riding Ringwood, not too technical though. I need to check the pressure, it's mostly my weakness in setting up the bike. But it's on the high side (definitely over 15 psi). And the bike is full rigid.
I used invisaframe on the Knolly and while still labour intensive, having all the pieces already cut up for you was extremely helpful. The 3M tape is thicker, probably a better protection, but it doesn't want to comply to the frame shape much. I ended up using blue masking tape to hold the 3M tape tight on the frame... I was thinking about hitting it with a heatgun on a very low setting...
Before buying my first fatbike, @jimvreeland lent me his for a test ride. I went up a short, steep hill covered with loose rocks at Chimney Rock that was a traction challenge on my 29er. It was one of those "ah-ha" moments!I will try it as soon as I have a chance, hopefully tomorrow. One thing I noticed is how much more grip the fat tires have on any terrain as compared to the 2.6” tires I run on the Knolly. I could clear a number of passages that I had to walk before.
Swapped out PDX race (lol) tires for some 38c gravel tires on the spare wheel set.
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Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700/38 mounted to Stan’s Iron Cross hoops. Seated with a shitty floor pump with no problems. 2oz Stan’s Sealant in each tire, will see if they’re still holding air tomorrow. No clearance problems on the front, the rear is a little close. Don’t think the 42c’s would fit the rear on my Boone.
Got these for the new road ride picking up tomorrow. Might need some intel from @shrpshtr325 on them:
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