Tag Archives: fat bike

Full Review: Zone Vapor Barrier Vest from 40 Below

Posted on March 7, 2022 by ss29er

I’m always looking for ways to make incremental improvements to my riding kit. Super cold Winter riding is a tough one for me. It’s a constant battle of moisture management to keep my clothes dry and insulating, etc. When I … Continue reading →

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Big Iron Beatdown: An In-Depth Review of Sly – my Ti Fatty Snow Slayer!

Posted on February 21, 2022 by ss29er

OK. I’ve been riding Sylvester aka Sly aka my Why Cycles Big Iron v2 titanium fat bike for a while now. Figured I’d pop out a video with all the pros and cons, highlights and lowlights of the newest member … Continue reading →

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Fat Bike Curious? The 2021 Salsa Mukluk May Be The Ticket

Posted on November 23, 2020 by ss29er

I’ve been riding fat bikes for close to a decade now. Wow, I’m getting old. My battle-tested Salsa Mukluk has served me well for 8 years, and realistically, I’m due for an upgrade. My buddy, Wade, just bought a new … Continue reading →

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Stomping Snowy Fat Bike Singletrack and New YouTube Channel!

Posted on February 14, 2020 by ss29er

Aloha from sunny Sun Valley, Idaho!  Actually, I now rest my head in Hailey – 10 miles south of Sun Valley/Ketchum but still sunny, just a bit more devoid of touristas, but still plenty of baristas. So big news first.  … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Global Fat Bike Summit 2015: Jackson, WY

Posted on January 29, 2015 by ss29er

For the 2nd year in a row, I jammed out to the Fat Bike Summit with a crew from Mammoth.  Last year, it was in Ogden, UT – read about it here.  This year, it was at Snow King Resort in … Continue reading →

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Ride Report – Alabama Hills / Movie Road: Lone Pine, CA

Posted on March 21, 2014 by ss29er

Lone Pine usually means a pit stop for a bite and a bathroom break at the Pizza Factory… and if Lucy’s been really good on the drive, we’ll let her blow a couple of quarters in the toy tank. Most … Continue reading →

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Full Moon Fat Bike Ride and XC Ski to Minaret Vista

Posted on December 20, 2013 by ss29er

Mother nature never ceases to amaze me!  Thanks to her, the U.S. Forest Service, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, the first ever “Full Moon Fat Bike, XC Ski, and Snowshoe” was a complete success!! For this event only, the USFS … Continue reading →

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Fat Bikes and Enduro Racing Do Mix

Posted on September 17, 2013 by ss29er

I’ve never raced an Enduro.  I figured there’s a reason why they’ve become so popular.  Timed segments that test your downhill descending skills (of which mine are mediocre) mixed with some un-timed climbing segments (of which I’m decent at).  The … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Coyote High Sierra Traverse via Fat Bike – Attempt #1

Posted on March 10, 2013 by ss29er

A few weeks ago, I was randomly “facebook messaging” with Errin Vasquez / Frontage Roads about fat biking in the Eastern Sierra.  If you didn’t hear, I’ve been involved with Fat Bike Mammoth, and we are diligently trying to amend … Continue reading →

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Ride Report: Glass Mountain Ridge – Mammoth Lakes, CA

Posted on March 8, 2013 by ss29er

Glass Mountain Ridge is an interesting ride with spectacular views.  To access it, you take Benton Crossing Rd. for about 15 miles from the Green Church.  Pull off here at the intersection with Owens Gorge Rd.  Park here, cross Benton … Continue reading →

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