Bought a fatbike off of marketplace – 27.5×4.8", 1×10 Microshift, and it had hardly been used (500 USD). The rear brake needs bleeding, but I took it out on its maiden voyage – a bit odd to steer, but fun to ride on everything, and not get stuck!
It's going to be great this winter – but how are fat tires on ice? Can I just drop the pressure, or are studs recommended as well?
by ollie_olsson
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On straight up ice studs go a long way. Still found it pretty slippery on trails last season (my first season). A few bails mainly on shelf trail that was really icy. For the amount i was out (few rides a week) it was not too bad at all and tonnes of fun.
4/6 psi f/r, studs if necessary. I personally don’t use them, but I like a challenge, won’t really ride ice, and don’t mind bailing. As for steering, don’t sweat it. They kind of self steer!
Havent used studs during winter since i brought my fattie, but then i dont really ride on ice either.
You will most definitly swap out those white branded tires to something with less rolling resistance, Like Jumbo Jims. (Im a fan of the Al Mighty’s)
I like my Johnny 5 unstudded for mud and dirt, come winter I swap them out for Dillinger 5 studded tyres. Something to consider would be a set of 29’s, I run 29×2.6 for gravel rail to trail ride’n.