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Fat Bike, i:2:11826, les, News, pivot, pivot les fat bike, video, Videos - January 14, 2015

News: Pivot Releases Versatile Pivot LES Fat Bike, Complete with Video Edit

Pivot has just announced the release of the all-new LES fat bike. Pivot is marketing this as “the most versatile fat bike ever,” and claiming that every fat or plus-sized wheel or tire standard is compatible with this bike. But how do they achieve this feat? The key is their new Swinger II dropout system. …

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Bike Reviews, Fat Bike, Foes, i:2:11814, mutz - January 13, 2015

On Review: The Foes Mutz Full Suspension Fat Bike

Part 1: The Beginning Big bike companies like Specialized and Trek have marketing departments dedicated to finding out what bike innovations they can sell, and sell lots of, to you, the mountain bike customer. Small, boutique bike builders have very small staffs and the President/CEO/Owner usually is the marketing department. These small staffs/individuals are often …

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Video: Riding the All-Terrain Fat Bike: Foes Mutz, in Colorado Springs

Riding the brand new full-suspension fatbike, available at Timberline Cycles in Colorado Springs, the 2015 Foes Mutz is the cutting edge all-terrain fatbike designed by Foes in conjunction with Timberline Cycles. Our writer, John Fisch, has one of the first Mutzes in for review for Singletracks. Be sure to read his “On Review” article, here.

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On Review: Norco Sasquatch

The Sasquatch is Norco’s first fat bike that uses a suspension fork. Compared to the Bigfoot line, the Sasquatch’s geometry has been tweaked to accommodate the RockShox Bluto. The 6061 hydroformed aluminum frame has been designed with a low stand over height regardless of size. Compact and sturdy, the relatively low (313mm) bottom bracket height …

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Opinion: The Anti-Fat Biking Manifesto

Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are Erica Barnes’s alone and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Singletracks.com. Winter is already in full swing even though the calendar says it winter is just getting started. Temperatures in many parts of the country have begun to dip into the single digit regime. Many places …

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