I Finally Tried Fat Biking in Snow. Here's What Happened

Fat Biking in Snow. Fat bikes might not dominate mountain bike conversations anymore, but here in the Midwest they’re still a huge part of winter riding. Instead of hanging up the bike and waiting for spring, fat bikes open the door to riding snow-covered trails, groomed singletrack, and frozen terrain that would normally be difficult and unpleasant to ride. In this video I finally dive into fat biking with the Giant Yukon, a simple aluminum fat bike running massive 27.5 x 4.5” Maxxis Colossus tires and a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain. I break down what makes fat bikes unique, how they work in snow, and the setup tips every new fat bike rider should know. With help from my friend Rico—an experienced winter rider from the North Woods of Wisconsin—we cover everything from tire pressure and bike setup to winter riding gear, trail conditions, and techniques for climbing and descending in snow. If you’ve ever wondered how fat bikes work, how to ride in snow, or whether winter mountain biking is worth it, this video should give you a solid starting point. Topics covered: Why fat bikes still matter in the Midwest Fat bike geometry and tire setup Riding mountain bikes in snow Winter riding gear and clothing tips Tire pressure for fat bikes (2–8 PSI!) Tips for riding groomed and ungroomed snow trails Winter doesn’t have to end your riding season. If you're curious about my bike here's a link to it: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ca/yukon-1-2022 __________________________________________________________________ This channel is sponsored by Magura USA. I am affiliated with Bikes Online. Check them out for the latest from Polygon, Superior, Mondraker, Scott, Intense, Haro and more. USA https://bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/Oebaez Australia https://bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/RGbLGa Jenson USA https://jenson.sjv.io/vPV0PO REI for all your outdoor product needs https://rei.pxf.io/2a0joA Check them out for your parts and accessories needs. Keep Your bike clean and in great shape with Muc-Off Products https://mucoff.sjv.io/dOGDOq My Preferred Tubeless Sealant is Orange Seal. https://alnk.to/880FJ5B Shopping through these links will help support the channel and keep more content flowing. The product I feature in my videos