Fat Bike for £1200ish

[drummerbod]

Looking to get a 21" framed fat bike - don't want front sus. Shortlist...

Felt DD30
Scott Scale Big Jon

OR any other glowing recommendations please.

 

[Pale Rider]

@JohnClimber has a fat bike or two, so may be able to help.

 

[Levo-Lon]

http://www.on-one.co.uk/c/q/bikes/mountain-bikes/fat-bikes

On one do some very good FBs

 

[JohnClimber]

On One are great value
The Scott is nice and light
Or go custom titanium with Travers Bikes ;-)

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

I'll pay you £1200 not to get one .

Had a look at the Travers bikes there though,and I would take that Russ Ti in a heartbeat.
Not sure about having that fork on it though

The only Fat Bike I would ever consider would be the Ritchey Commando.
Might be out of your price range though

 

[drummerbod]

Went with Scott Scale Big Jon. Couldn't afford the others mentioned - thanks all...

 

[mythste]

What are they actually lke to ride? They look terrifying!

 

[drummerbod]

What are they actually lke to ride? They look terrifying!

First ride out today...
Pros:
Insane amounts of grip
Stupidly fast downhill
Gains momentum downhill very quickly
More comfort as it rides of a lot of texture
Sand\gravel\mud - no problem

Cons:
Uphill is harder work
Sidewinds affect the bike due to the huge tyre sidewalls

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

First ride out today...
Pros:
Insane amounts of grip
Stupidly fast downhill
Gains momentum downhill very quickly
More comfort as it rides of a lot of texture
Sand\gravel\mud - no problem

Cons:
Uphill is harder work
Sidewinds affect the bike due to the huge tyre sidewalls

What is the max PSI of the tyres ?
I usually go 2/3rds of the PSI,and it seems a happy medium.
Assuming it's the 4.0 Pacestar compound,they have a psi of 30,so 20 would be my option.
Nice bike btw,and crikey !!!,not saw Syncros for a wee while.
Take those reflectors off

 

[Mrs M]

Went with Scott Scale Big Jon. Couldn't afford the others mentioned - thanks all...

Very smart
Hired a Norco Sasquatch recently and great fun to ride.
Enjoy

 

[drummerbod]

What is the max PSI of the tyres ?
I usually go 2/3rds of the PSI,and it seems a happy medium.
Assuming it's the 4.0 Pacestar compound,they have a psi of 30,so 20 would be my option.
Nice bike btw,and crikey !!!,not saw Syncros for a wee while.
Take those reflectors off

30 PSI - I have them at about 15PSI

Reflectors gone. :-)

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Lad I know has a fat bike, he is currently using it doing hills reps in preparation for going to the Alps. Much kudos to him I say.

 

[drummerbod]

Well it's all gone Pete Tong... see here...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/scott-big-jon-qr-axle-problem.198777/

 

[OskarTennisChampion]

Two words.
Ritchey
Commando
No but seriously,thats crap and I hope you get it all sorted.