dinneR ★ Posted May 10, 2019 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2019 For RE. Gear choices in a fatbike race are critical. Discuss. I met this guy at the Fat Pursuit. We rode together for a good part of the race. I snapped this pic of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted May 11, 2019 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2019 17 hours ago, dennis said: Gear choices in a fatbike race are critical. Discuss. The fat tires work against you so that has to be factored into the gear selection along with the course and rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 12, 2019 Share #3 Posted May 12, 2019 That's an interesting video. That bike really seems to bob as he rides, but with no "lock out" option. That drives me nuts on an MTB, but maybe it feels different on a fattie since it is the tires causing it and not suspension. And riding on train tracks!!!! I guess we used to walk on them as kids, but definitely a bit scarier seeming as an adult. Also, how does one bivouac in an event like that? I'd think it would be beyond cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted May 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Razors Edge said: That's an interesting video. That bike really seems to bob as he rides, but with no "lock out" option. That drives me nuts on an MTB, but maybe it feels different on a fattie since it is the tires causing it and not suspension. And riding on train tracks!!!! I guess we used to walk on them as kids, but definitely a bit scarier seeming as an adult. Also, how does one bivouac in an event like that? I'd think it would be beyond cold. I was surprised to see him bob so much. I don't feel like I do that. It can be cold, but I carry a -30 bag(they require a 0F bag) and a bivy sack as well as an insulated pad. In the video, it was a warm year. I think it was in the 20s. I wore a wool jersey and lightweight softshell jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted May 14, 2019 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2019 On 5/11/2019 at 11:39 PM, dennis said: I was surprised to see him bob so much. I don't feel like I do that. It can be cold, but I carry a -30 bag(they require a 0F bag) and a bivy sack as well as an insulated pad. In the video, it was a warm year. I think it was in the 20s. I wore a wool jersey and lightweight softshell jacket. I also notice my shift levers start to get flaky below freezing. The shifting becomes less than perfect. I can't imagine what happens in below zero temps. And, like that NJ guy, I'd be screwed trying to replicate the weather and conditions, since we only go negative with wind chill - not actual air temps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted May 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: I also notice my shift levers start to get flaky below freezing. The shifting becomes less than perfect. I can't imagine what happens in below zero temps. And, like that NJ guy, I'd be screwed trying to replicate the weather and conditions, since we only go negative with wind chill - not actual air temps! Pogies protect your shifters and brake levers. As mittens found out, your rear hub can freeze, but that was -40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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