winter – SheldonBrownBlog

Customizing a fatbike

Bruce ingle on his customized fatbike — Bruce Ingle on his customized fatbike

Fatbikes are intended for use on soft, muddy, sandy, snowy surfaces but they need customization to make them truly practical for such use — in particular, fenders, wide-range gearing including ultra-low gears, and a way to carry baggage. Our new article will help you to customize a fatbike, but also gives you a look into customizing bicycles, in general.

The article is taken from a running e-mail discussion in which Bruce contemplates choices, decides on a bicycle purchase, and describes the various steps of customization and how they worked out.

Cycling in winter

Well, it’s time for this, in much of the Northern-Hemisphere anyway. Before I get onto my bicycle this morning, let me announce an article about winter cycling! Here’s one of my favorite photos of Sheldon…

The article covers winter bicycles, clothing, riding technique and choice of routes.There are links to other sites with additional information.

Don’t let the cold weather stop you. Getting out and getting exercise is a great way to defeat the winter blues. And you won’t have to dig out the car, or stand shivering at the bus stop.