I got another sale offer with a full carbon fat bike for $1088
The parts look like such a good deal; I started thinking about it. I have seen some fat bikes on trails and wondered about them.
I posted link in case you have opinion
https://www.bikesdirect.com/insider-bike-sale/
What I wonder is with fat tires and carbon frame : does that smooth ride out so much that I will not miss suspension for relatively smooth trails?
By the way, I would not be in snow if that matters
by Lifeonscreen-007
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I think they make great ATB’s. I use mine for off road bike packing
I have a carbon Borealis Crestone that is my main mountain bike. It has a suspension fork on the front instead of a carbon fork. I’ve ridden a bunch with both though and – if the smooth trails are just that – you don’t need a suspension fork. Where I live the carbon fork is great for winter but I’m glad I have the Mastidon for non snowy riding as the singletrack has a fair amount of roots through it.
I ride the normal mtb trails on mine in the winter. It’s definitely not a problem.
I love my Salsa as a trail bike. I keep saying it’s efficient like a hardtail (or rigid), but rides like a short travel FS. The tires take out a lot of harshness. I ride on loose gavel to blues and blacks. Roots, rocks, cobble, babyheads, washed out trails; technical new England stuff.
You’ll notice, it will be REALLY rough. Even a suspension fork would help.
Fat bikes are only needed for snow.