shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 30, 2017 I went into my LBS for some chain lube and a flashing taillight. I ended up test riding a fatbike and I am this >< close to buying one. My wife stood there saying "just get it". I've got the money, but I have to decide if I can afford it first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 30, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2017 You got permission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealot Posted September 30, 2017 Share #3 Posted September 30, 2017 What's to think about?!! Get the bike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted September 30, 2017 Get two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted September 30, 2017 Matte black with red wheels, or white with blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UglyBob Posted September 30, 2017 Popular Post Share #6 Posted September 30, 2017 1 minute ago, shotgun said: Matte black with red wheels, or white with blue? Get the mattte black and red. Easier to locate the body in the snow... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted September 30, 2017 White with blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted September 30, 2017 OK wait.... You say you have the money but are not sure if you can afford it?!?!!? And your wife said just get it?!?!?!? I'd be all over that. I'm actually in a similar situation with one distinct difference... I have the money too, but have my daughter's wedding coming up so really can't afford it so I actually understand.... And my wife is like so I'm gonna have to wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted September 30, 2017 The white one has two chain rings, which he said most guys don't like because the front derailleur will get iced up and won't shift. He's got that one marked down below the single ring black one. It's only $30 difference, but I'm leaning toward the white and blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 30, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, shotgun said: I went into my LBS for some chain lube and a flashing taillight. I ended up test riding a fatbike and I am this >< close to buying one. My wife stood there saying "just get it". I've got the money, but I have to decide if I can afford it first. I understand where you are at. You want to make sure the bike is worth spending the cash and making sure you really need it. We can't be rash with our finances. My husband always tells me that I can have any bike that I want. He even told me to get a DH bike, if I really wanted one. Since, I realize that the bike can only be used a few times a year, I have not bought one. I don't have the terrain to even use that bike optimally. Even Mt. Bach bike park has a smidge of uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 30, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 30, 2017 Buy the damned thing, or you’re dead to me. Oh, and don’t get matte black. It’s been done. To. Death. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 30, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 30, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I understand where you are at. You want to make sure the bike is worth spending the cash and making sure you really need it. We can't be rash with our finances. My husband always tells me that I can have any bike that I want. He even told me to get a DH bike, if I really wanted one. Since, I realize that the bike can only be used a few times a year, I have not bought one. I don't have the terrain to even use that bike optimally. Even Mt. Bach bike park has a smidge of uphill. You guys are awesome! My wife is definitely the fiscal conservative and I'm like yeah sure get it well make it work. It's a good ying and yang but if my wife says hold on, not yet I'll need her advise as in 30 years she's never steered us wrong financially. She knows I'm jonesing hard for a new dual boinger but not this year and maybe not next year either as my kids wedding is in the fall. Im also not going to incur credit card debt to entertain my fancy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 30, 2017 Share #13 Posted September 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Oh, and don’t get matte black. It’s been done. To. Death. Agreed. If I see one more matte carbon bike, I am gonna puke. Bring on the colors. Bigger, brighter, better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 30, 2017 Share #14 Posted September 30, 2017 3 minutes ago, ChrisL said: You guys are awesome! My wife is definitely the fiscal conservative and I'm like yeah sure get it well make it work. It's a good ying and yang but if my wife says hold on, not yet I'll need her advise as in 30 years she's never steered us wrong financially. She knows I'm jonesing hard for a new dual boinger but not this year and maybe not next year either as my kids wedding is in the fall. Im also not going to incur credit card debt to entertain my fancy. My husband is the awesome one. I am very lucky to have a spouse that supports my interests and dreams. I would not have won that enduro without him. He was my mechanic, cheering section and supporter. Anything I want to do, he is game. Even our retirement plans are planned in a way that allows us to live out our dreams. BTW, I liked your use of words there. haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Buy the damned thing, or you’re dead to me. Oh, and don’t get matte black. It’s been done. To. Death. I've never liked matte black anyway. I'm a bright and shiny kind of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 30, 2017 Share #16 Posted September 30, 2017 White bikes are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 30, 2017 Share #17 Posted September 30, 2017 Black bikes matter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted September 30, 2017 12 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Black bikes matter. That settles it! I'll get the white one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 30, 2017 Share #19 Posted September 30, 2017 We need pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted September 30, 2017 Share #20 Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, UglyBob said: Get the mattte black and red. Easier to locate the body in the snow... True, but White is easier to ghost.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 30, 2017 Share #21 Posted September 30, 2017 17 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: Black bikes matter. All of my bikes are black and I really didn't have much of a choice in the matter. Road bike was out of stock in Celeste so got nude carbon... Black. Built up a cross frame bike from spare parts, only color frame came in was black... Got a.screaming deal on my mtn bike, too good to pass up but the only one my size was.... black. I cam .across a cool old roadie with Dura Ace 8 spd so I resurrected it. Guess what color the bike is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted September 30, 2017 20 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: We need pics. I don't have it yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 30, 2017 Share #23 Posted September 30, 2017 40 minutes ago, shotgun said: I've never liked matte black anyway. I'm a bright and shiny kind of guy. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 30, 2017 Share #24 Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, shotgun said: The white one has two chain rings, which he said most guys don't like because the front derailleur will get iced up and won't shift. He's got that one marked down below the single ring black one. It's only $30 difference, but I'm leaning toward the white and blue. I don't understand that logic. The double ring derailleur doesn't shift when it gets iced up? The single chain ring doesn't shift ever? I'd go with the two chain rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 30, 2017 Share #25 Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: Bigger, brighter, better. Dunno. Looked at this year’s Roubaix, with an eye toward getting one....and it was either Bile Green or Black. Both made me wanna hurl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris... Posted September 30, 2017 Share #26 Posted September 30, 2017 2 hours ago, ChrisL said: K wait.... You say you have the money but are not sure if you can afford it?!?!!? He means can’t afford it when his wife buys something because she let him get a new bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted September 30, 2017 Share #27 Posted September 30, 2017 1 minute ago, Longjohn said: The single chain ring doesn't shift ever? No. How could it? I have a 1x11 on my fattie and it covers most of the range for that use, but I couldn’t see wanting one on the road or MTB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 30, 2017 Share #28 Posted September 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I don't understand that logic. The double ring derailleur doesn't shift when it gets iced up? The single chain ring doesn't shift ever? I'd go with the two chain rings. 1x systems are really reliable. They have a wide range. I love my XX1 eagle. It covers all the range I need. It's steep around here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #29 Posted October 1, 2017 Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does it look like this hunk of fun?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #30 Posted October 1, 2017 16 hours ago, shotgun said: I went into my LBS for some chain lube and a flashing taillight. I ended up test riding a fatbike and I am this >< close to buying one. My wife stood there saying "just get it". I've got the money, but I have to decide if I can afford it first. What are you waiting for? You want it. You have your wife's permission. You have the money. Just get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #31 Posted October 1, 2017 Just now, Digital_photog said: What are you waiting for? You want it. You have your wife's permission. You have the money. Just get it. This... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #32 Posted October 1, 2017 Aren't phat bikes sort of overkill for dirt, so best suited for snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #33 Posted October 1, 2017 2 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Aren't phat bikes sort of overkill for dirt, so best suited for snow? I don't want it for dirt. Snow and sand are my targeted terrains. ...maybe some sandy snow and snowy sand mixed in... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #34 Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, smudge said: Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!! Does it look like this hunk of fun?? That's the one. But I've decided on the white and blue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #35 Posted October 1, 2017 Once you go fat, you never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 1, 2017 Share #36 Posted October 1, 2017 6 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Aren't phat bikes sort of overkill for dirt, so best suited for snow? Nope, they are just fine for dirt. If you're just on groomed dirt trails, sure they may be overkill. Otherwise, nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 1, 2017 Share #37 Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, shotgun said: Snow and sand are my targeted terrains. ...you say that now. Then you find out how suitable they are for other off-road surfaces..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share #38 Posted October 1, 2017 I mentioned to the LBS owner about a guy I see riding a fatty on the streets around here. He said it's a CF framed version and that they elderly gentleman prefers the stability of it. He doesn't have to worry about getting pushed off onto the shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted October 2, 2017 Share #39 Posted October 2, 2017 Did you buy the bike? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share #40 Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, dennis said: Did you buy the bike? Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 2, 2017 Share #41 Posted October 2, 2017 JUST BUY THE DAMNED THING ALREADY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share #42 Posted October 2, 2017 33 minutes ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: JUST BUY THE DAMNED THING ALREADY The bike shop isn't open right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted October 2, 2017 Share #43 Posted October 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, shotgun said: The bike shop isn't open right now! You waited too long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted October 2, 2017 Share #44 Posted October 2, 2017 Hee hee.... Everyone is so excited for n+1 even when it's not their own! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted October 2, 2017 Share #45 Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, shotgun said: The bike shop isn't open right now! Break in, take the bike and leave the money on the counter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 2, 2017 Share #46 Posted October 2, 2017 On 9/30/2017 at 2:05 PM, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Buy the damned thing, or you’re dead to me. Oh, and don’t get matte black. It’s been done. To. Death. Listen to this man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 2, 2017 Share #47 Posted October 2, 2017 2 hours ago, F_in Ray Of Sunshine said: Break in, take the bike and leave the money on the counter. Nominated for POTD!!! @Kzoo can you please authorize this and have the trophy engraved and sent to FNROS? Charge it to the SW account. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted October 3, 2017 Author Share #48 Posted October 3, 2017 WOshotgun bought it today. I'm out of town and can't pick it up until probably Thursday after work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted October 4, 2017 Share #49 Posted October 4, 2017 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted October 4, 2017 Share #50 Posted October 4, 2017 12 hours ago, shotgun said: WOshotgun bought it today. I'm out of town and can't pick it up until probably Thursday after work. I guess I'm not needed here. I came ask if this was going to turn into a @petitepedal buying a car thread. 12 hours ago, shotgun said: WOshotgun bought it today. so is this her bike and not yours? Looks like you may need another one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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