Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike!
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2015-04-22 2:02 PM |
Veteran 427 | Subject: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! I'm signed up for my "longer" tris this year, but just got this bike and I think, for grins, I'm going to sign up for a local sprint and use it. I think it will be sort of hilarious and fun. That's why we do these things, right? :D I do worry that the race won't allow me to rack it (it's freakin' huge) and if so I may need to lay it off to the side somewhere. It's a small tri so not too worried about logistics. BTW.....if anyone is thinking about getting one. Do it. I can say that I haven't had as much fun riding a bike (or anything) since I was on a big wheel/green machine when I was like 10 years old. I've had some folks ask me what kind of bike it is just because it does have a presence. Kids love it! Edited by FurnaceM3 2015-04-22 2:06 PM (IMG_2294.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMG_2294.JPG (1139KB - 9 downloads) |
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2015-04-22 2:34 PM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
409 Durham, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! What do you use it for? Are you talking about city or off road? |
2015-04-22 2:39 PM in reply to: Lupy |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! I live in an area where there are a lot of paved/stone and horse trails. Basically I got it as a casual bike since I got tired of looking at my roadie and Tri bike and think "I've got to train/race.....". |
2015-04-22 2:43 PM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Do it! That'll be freakin' hilarious. |
2015-04-22 8:24 PM in reply to: briderdt |
Veteran 1900 Southampton, Ontario | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! May I suggest that an aero helmet be mandatory, I would also strongly consider making up a rear wheel cover to further amplify the aero effect. Funny is funny but when people arent sure if you are crazy/serious then its a whole new level. |
2015-04-22 8:36 PM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
Extreme Veteran 1332 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! I'd so do it! :p |
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2015-04-22 10:27 PM in reply to: 0 |
928 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Why? To make fun of beginners who don't have "real" bikes? That sounds dumb to me. Edited by jennifer_runs 2015-04-22 10:30 PM |
2015-04-23 5:56 AM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by FurnaceM3 I'm signed up for my "longer" tris this year, but just got this bike and I think, for grins, I'm going to sign up for a local sprint and use it. I think it will be sort of hilarious and fun. That's why we do these things, right? :D Outstanding! That sounds like a lot of fun. Do it. You really should wear an aero helmet and put a disc cover on the rear wheel. Pictures! Pictures! |
2015-04-23 7:13 AM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
631 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Do it. I can say that I haven't had as much fun riding a bike (or anything) since I was on a big wheel/green machine when I was like 10 years old. I've had some folks ask me what kind of bike it is just because it does have a presence. Kids love it! You were still riding a big wheel and having a lot of fun at the age of 10? The recommended age for an original big wheel is 3-8. and 70lbs. I would actually think the peak big wheel age is around 5. |
2015-04-23 7:19 AM in reply to: Sidney Porter |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by Sidney Porter Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Do it. I can say that I haven't had as much fun riding a bike (or anything) since I was on a big wheel/green machine when I was like 10 years old. I've had some folks ask me what kind of bike it is just because it does have a presence. Kids love it! You were still riding a big wheel and having a lot of fun at the age of 10? The recommended age for an original big wheel is 3-8. and 70lbs. I would actually think the peak big wheel age is around 5. Ha! I just arbitrarily picked an age. You're probably right and I was younger.......ten I guess seemed like a round number to use. I was a small kid growing up though. Heck, I'm only 5'6" now and a buck 40. When I was ten I was probably still only 60 pounds |
2015-04-23 7:21 AM in reply to: jennifer_runs |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by jennifer_runs Why? To make fun of beginners who don't have "real" bikes? That sounds dumb to me. Yes, I understand how this can be misunderstood. For that matter I would think it would be the opposite. That to participate in a tri it doesn't matter WHAT kind of bike that you use; just the fact that you can try and have fun while doing it is what is most important. |
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2015-04-23 8:00 AM in reply to: #5110050 |
88 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! "That to participate in a tri it doesn't matter WHAT kind of bike that you use; just the fact that you can try and have fun while doing it is what is most important." This. |
2015-04-23 8:38 AM in reply to: Toffels |
631 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! I don't know if I would find it funny or not. I see people on mtb, comfort and hybrids and I don't really give it much thought. I have never been on a fat bike, my understanding they are great in sand and snow. Here is what I don't understand http://surlybikes.com/parts/wheels/black_floyd.Slicks on a fat bike. "Black Floyd will transform your fat bike into a road warrior." Seems like asking the bike to do something it is not really intended to do. |
2015-04-23 9:07 AM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Those bikes are all over the place around here. Being on coastal FL they are great for riding on the beach and the trails that have a lot of soft sandy type and palmetto roots. Went to cheer on a friend at a local sprint 2 weeks ago, there were 3 of the fatty's racing in the Fat-tire division that I saw, all were racked without any issues. |
2015-04-23 9:12 AM in reply to: Donto |
Veteran 427 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by Donto Those bikes are all over the place around here. Being on coastal FL they are great for riding on the beach and the trails that have a lot of soft sandy type and palmetto roots.  Went to cheer on a friend at a local sprint 2 weeks ago, there were 3 of the fatty's racing in the Fat-tire division that I saw, all were racked without any issues. I must be an "early adopter" in my neighborhood/area since I've literally have seen none. Of course I live in the burbs so maybe there are more in the city? That's cool that there is a fat tire division for a tri; never even thought that would exist! I guess if there is a division I can see why they could be racked without any issues, but for the tri I'm thinking of they won't have a fat tire section so I may cause some grief for those people around me. I hope not and will accommodate as best as I can. |
2015-04-23 10:03 AM in reply to: 0 |
631 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Fat tire division in tri are often defined as bikes over 1.5 or 1.75 inch tires so it is really a mtb division aimed at new riders. Your bike is probably around 4 inches. So it is not a division just of "fat" bikes http://www.tuxbro.com/entry-info/TRIINDY/TriIndy-EventInfo.php Edited by Sidney Porter 2015-04-23 10:26 AM |
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2015-04-23 10:26 AM in reply to: 0 |
184 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Originally posted by Donto Those bikes are all over the place around here. Being on coastal FL they are great for riding on the beach and the trails that have a lot of soft sandy type and palmetto roots.  Went to cheer on a friend at a local sprint 2 weeks ago, there were 3 of the fatty's racing in the Fat-tire division that I saw, all were racked without any issues. I must be an "early adopter" in my neighborhood/area since I've literally have seen none. Of course I live in the burbs so maybe there are more in the city? That's cool that there is a fat tire division for a tri; never even thought that would exist! I guess if there is a division I can see why they could be racked without any issues, but for the tri I'm thinking of they won't have a fat tire section so I may cause some grief for those people around me. I hope not and will accommodate as best as I can. In my 2nd tri last weekend I met a lady that race with similar bike. It was her first tri, she finished the race. I don't know how she managed a segment/ hill that is 100 ft ascent. Her bike was too heavy to rack so she used the bike's kick stand. Edited by Phebes 2015-04-23 10:30 AM |
2015-04-23 1:39 PM in reply to: Donto |
Extreme Veteran 1648 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by Donto Those bikes are all over the place around here. Being on coastal FL they are great for riding on the beach and the trails that have a lot of soft sandy type and palmetto roots.  Went to cheer on a friend at a local sprint 2 weeks ago, there were 3 of the fatty's racing in the Fat-tire division that I saw, all were racked without any issues. This is so funny- as they are getting pretty popular here for the opposite use- Snow riding. I never even thought about how much better they would be in sand- but that makes a ton of Sense. |
2015-04-23 1:52 PM in reply to: Sidney Porter |
Pro 6520 Bellingham, WA | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by Sidney Porter Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Do it. I can say that I haven't had as much fun riding a bike (or anything) since I was on a big wheel/green machine when I was like 10 years old. I've had some folks ask me what kind of bike it is just because it does have a presence. Kids love it! You were still riding a big wheel and having a lot of fun at the age of 10? The recommended age for an original big wheel is 3-8. and 70lbs. I would actually think the peak big wheel age is around 5. I actually saw a lady riding one of these down the sidewalk earlier this week. And the fat tire bikes are all over the place around here. Very popular for the evening ride to the local brewpubs |
2015-04-23 1:54 PM in reply to: DanielG |
409 Durham, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by DanielG Originally posted by FurnaceM3 I'm signed up for my "longer" tris this year, but just got this bike and I think, for grins, I'm going to sign up for a local sprint and use it. I think it will be sort of hilarious and fun. That's why we do these things, right? :D Outstanding! That sounds like a lot of fun. Do it. You really should wear an aero helmet and put a disc cover on the rear wheel. Pictures! Pictures! Please do this and take pictures! I must see this with a disc cover. |
2015-04-23 2:01 PM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
928 | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Originally posted by jennifer_runs Why? To make fun of beginners who don't have "real" bikes? That sounds dumb to me. Yes, I understand how this can be misunderstood. For that matter I would think it would be the opposite. That to participate in a tri it doesn't matter WHAT kind of bike that you use; just the fact that you can try and have fun while doing it is what is most important. Except that everyone is saying how "hilarious" it would be. That to me doesn't sound very supportive to new triathletes who are starting out with whatever bike they have. Sorry, but I'm not buying it. |
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2015-04-23 2:35 PM in reply to: jennifer_runs |
Extreme Veteran 1234 West Michigan | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by jennifer_runs Originally posted by FurnaceM3 Except that everyone is saying how "hilarious" it would be. That to me doesn't sound very supportive to new triathletes who are starting out with whatever bike they have. Sorry, but I'm not buying it. Originally posted by jennifer_runs Why? To make fun of beginners who don't have "real" bikes? That sounds dumb to me. Yes, I understand how this can be misunderstood. For that matter I would think it would be the opposite. That to participate in a tri it doesn't matter WHAT kind of bike that you use; just the fact that you can try and have fun while doing it is what is most important. So your concern is if the OP rides his fat bike and thinks it's hilarious, by proxy if a new triathlete is also on a fat bike they will somehow feel inferior or slighted? That's quite a reach...
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2015-04-23 3:18 PM in reply to: FurnaceM3 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Sweet. I am going to buy one this winter. Thanks for making my decision to purchase just a little easier. |
2015-04-23 3:22 PM in reply to: jeng |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Fat bikes are getting popular here too. I did this ride on my MTB this winter https://www.strava.com/activities/236948960 and I had to walk about 8km of it because the snow was so deep. I did ride across a frozen lake though. That was cool. |
2015-04-23 3:26 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 5452 NC | Subject: RE: Sprint Tri - Fat Tire Bike! Originally posted by jennifer_runs That to me doesn't sound very supportive to new triathletes who are starting out with whatever bike they have. There are about a thousand things that can be intimidating to a new triathlete at a race - fancier equipment, fitter people, faster people, condescending people, the swim etc. A racer on a fat bike just isn't one. However, OP, if you race it, go full bore. No lollygagging. Edited by Goosedog 2015-04-23 3:26 PM |
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