Further Posted December 20, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 20, 2015 I was looking at fat bikes the other day and noticed the extremely low gearing. Talking to the sales guy I mentioned that on my Mt. bike, in granny gear, if I broke traction and spun a wheel for one pedal stroke I was dead. He told me that a fat bike doesn't break traction, just sit and spin up the steepest hill. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted December 20, 2015 Share #2 Posted December 20, 2015 4 minutes ago, Further said: I was looking at fat bikes the other day and noticed the extremely low gearing. Talking to the sales guy I mentioned that on my Mt. bike, in granny gear, if I broke traction and spun a wheel for one pedal stroke I was dead. He told me that a fat bike doesn't break traction, just sit and spin up the steepest hill. Is this true? As a roadie, my worthless and uneducated guess is that is correct, that there is no way to ever break loose a fattie tire short of ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted December 20, 2015 Share #3 Posted December 20, 2015 29 minutes ago, Further said: I was looking at fat bikes the other day and noticed the extremely low gearing. Talking to the sales guy I mentioned that on my Mt. bike, in granny gear, if I broke traction and spun a wheel for one pedal stroke I was dead. He told me that a fat bike doesn't break traction, just sit and spin up the steepest hill. Is this true? I'll let you know when I get mine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted December 20, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 20, 2015 I only tried a fat bike one time, but one thing that struck me was the incredible traction in all conditions, including a steep climb with loose rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted December 20, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 20, 2015 The fat bike is like a Hummer H1, I ass ume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted December 20, 2015 Share #6 Posted December 20, 2015 I've only felt a little spin/loosening in the back a handful of times. Made me remember to keep my weight back on the rear wheel. I suppose, as with any off-road tire, tread also makes a difference, as does tire pressure. Most of these bikes have a 22 chainring if they have a double. My small ring is a 28. ugh... That which does not kill us, only makes us stronger.. Right? Right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted December 20, 2015 Share #7 Posted December 20, 2015 I'm running a 36/22 crankset and 11/36 cassette. I have lost traction before, but only on a very steep snowy hill. On dirt, I have never lost traction. Traction is relative to conditions, right? I imagine on a very steep hill and loose dirt, it could break loose. It is just less likely due to your contact patch of rubber. I am cautious with fast hard turns on pave, but i am running studs right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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