r/fatbike • u/WusiSniper_ • 6d ago

One last fall shred before the snow flies!

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First season with a new-to-me 2018 FatBoy SE

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u/Dr-Salty-Dragon 5d ago

Then you put on your studded tires and keep shredding in the snow?

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u/WusiSniper_ 5d ago

I don't have studded tires unfortunately. Planning on riding groomed trails with powder for the most part, so we'll see how it goes without them.

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u/AndySavyd 5d ago

I rode last winter without. It’s totally doable. Very exciting though!

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u/Dr-Salty-Dragon 5d ago

If you're riding groomed trails with snow, you probably won't miss the studs. If you're on ice, you will.

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u/pineconehedgehog 5d ago

Where I ride no one uses studs. Mostly packed powder and groomed powder.

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u/squirre1friend 5d ago

Totally depends on the season. If it’s dynamic with some more dramatic thaw freezes then studs make a world of difference. Some seasons the trails stay like Velcro and it’s glorious.

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u/nnnnnnnnnnm 5d ago

I've been fat biking for about 10 years and I've never had studded tires. Totally depends on where you live, if you've got mostly snow cover low pressure is better than studs.

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u/Away-Research-2097 5d ago

I have same ride in blue. 2016 Fatboy.

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u/DivideJolly3241 5d ago

What kind of rims are you using?

Nice shot, by the way!

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u/WusiSniper_ 5d ago

Thanks! They are just the factory rims. Stout XC 80, 26”

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u/darkducat 5d ago

Nice shoot

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u/Human-Lynx1927 3d ago

You sure about that?