Outdated geometry and super heavy in stock form but man you were maintaining a great line on that trail. Even with those fat tires I was expecting a lot looser run because of the weight and geometry. Excellent video as always!
When Framed exited the market they left a big hole for good starter fat bikes. Here in MN there are tons of Framed Minnesota 1, 1.2, 2, 2.2 3.0 fat bikes being ridden reliably. They also had the Wolftrax or Alaska versions that were also popular.
Yeah I was really bummed when they went under. I've had 3 or 4 bikes from them and while they were never the most "progressive", they were always affordable and reliable.
I also think a cheaper fat bike is a good option to start with. After I moved from the Netherlands to Sweden a year ago, I bought a White 8FAT. This was on sale for 8,000 Swedish Krona, which is about $750. the bicycle has reasonable parts and an aluminum frame. because I have several bikes, I only ride the fat bike in the winter months and compare fat biking to skiing, it is a lot of fun but I can only do it occasionally. Because I only use the bike a handful of times a year, I didn't want to invest a lot of money in it, especially in the beginning. With a good low-budget fat bike you can have a lot of fun and it is a very nice addition as a winter bike. I really enjoy my fat bike, the only thing I will change on my bike next winter are the tires so that I can also cycle on icy surfaces. I think fat bikes have a long lifespan and therefore retain their value. It was a good investment in my case and I look forward to many years of fun with my fat bike.👍
Would u think the geometry would actually be an advantage for commuting/urban given its older geo? Thinking of winter commuting and wondering about this bike. Thx.
What bothers me about this bike is that they could have offered the same price point with a front 150mm spacing and 15mm thru axle and a 190mm rear 12mm thru axle. I have a State 4130 All-Road and they offer it with the road standard spacing and thru axles so it is upgradeable. They also could have offered an updated geometry. I simply don't get why for $1000 they couldn't make it much better. That's the annoying part. I expect better from State, especially when you see how good of a value their other bikes are. So this bike is actually a huge disappointment.
Yeah I get what you mean, the 4130 All Road is a pretty incredible deal and I think part of the reason they can offer a lower price point is because they’re using their own branded drivetrain and brakes on it and because of the sheer volume of sales that bike does. The Trail+ uses name brand drivetrain and brakes and on a good day wouldn’t come close to half the sales of the All-Road. Aside from the sale price of the lowest model Rocky Mountain Blizzard, I haven’t been able to find any thru axle fat bikes out there for under around $1300. I’m not saying I completely disagree with you, but I don’t know that comparing the two bikes is completely fair since one is for the most popular and largest growing market segment while the other is one that peaked a long time ago.
Outdated geometry and super heavy in stock form but man you were maintaining a great line on that trail. Even with those fat tires I was expecting a lot looser run because of the weight and geometry. Excellent video as always!
When Framed exited the market they left a big hole for good starter fat bikes. Here in MN there are tons of Framed Minnesota 1, 1.2, 2, 2.2 3.0 fat bikes being ridden reliably. They also had the Wolftrax or Alaska versions that were also popular.
Yeah I was really bummed when they went under. I've had 3 or 4 bikes from them and while they were never the most "progressive", they were always affordable and reliable.
My bike weighs 18,5kg. I also want to reduce it weight, but carbon wheels are very expensive, so i will try make tubeless wheels.🙂
I also think a cheaper fat bike is a good option to start with. After I moved from the Netherlands to Sweden a year ago, I bought a White 8FAT. This was on sale for 8,000 Swedish Krona, which is about $750. the bicycle has reasonable parts and an aluminum frame. because I have several bikes, I only ride the fat bike in the winter months and compare fat biking to skiing, it is a lot of fun but I can only do it occasionally. Because I only use the bike a handful of times a year, I didn't want to invest a lot of money in it, especially in the beginning. With a good low-budget fat bike you can have a lot of fun and it is a very nice addition as a winter bike. I really enjoy my fat bike, the only thing I will change on my bike next winter are the tires so that I can also cycle on icy surfaces. I think fat bikes have a long lifespan and therefore retain their value. It was a good investment in my case and I look forward to many years of fun with my fat bike.👍
Would u think the geometry would actually be an advantage for commuting/urban given its older geo? Thinking of winter commuting and wondering about this bike. Thx.
Yeah actually it would probably make it more fun to ride in that case haha.
Kona just dropped their prices to $899 so that is a better deal. Nice color on that bike.
I like the color
Nice break down
What bothers me about this bike is that they could have offered the same price point with a front 150mm spacing and 15mm thru axle and a 190mm rear 12mm thru axle. I have a State 4130 All-Road and they offer it with the road standard spacing and thru axles so it is upgradeable. They also could have offered an updated geometry. I simply don't get why for $1000 they couldn't make it much better. That's the annoying part. I expect better from State, especially when you see how good of a value their other bikes are. So this bike is actually a huge disappointment.
Yeah I get what you mean, the 4130 All Road is a pretty incredible deal and I think part of the reason they can offer a lower price point is because they’re using their own branded drivetrain and brakes on it and because of the sheer volume of sales that bike does. The Trail+ uses name brand drivetrain and brakes and on a good day wouldn’t come close to half the sales of the All-Road. Aside from the sale price of the lowest model Rocky Mountain Blizzard, I haven’t been able to find any thru axle fat bikes out there for under around $1300. I’m not saying I completely disagree with you, but I don’t know that comparing the two bikes is completely fair since one is for the most popular and largest growing market segment while the other is one that peaked a long time ago.