I currently am happy with cake eater 4.0’s. Do you have an opinion on best racing fat bike tire (27.5) ? Again, I like the cake eaters but curious about other options
@@FiniteResources7734 I think the Cake Eater would probably be a good “race” tire, I guess that depends on the conditions of the course though. I would look at the tire options from Trek/Bontrager too, but I have yet to try them myself.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend ok thanks for the reply. IMO the cake eaters really work well on hard packed or groomed snow. Another option that was recommended to me are Bontrager Barbegazi’s but I have not tried those. Thanks again.
As always this video was power packed with info helpful to all fat bike enthuses . You really put effort into researching the info and accuracy. Your Videos are the greatest! ❤
I find them great for packed trails , good climbing grip and ok cornering . Basically a good all arounder . The only place they didn’t perform well was deep snow .
As always so good videos from you - if you could how do the cake eater compare to the jumbo Jim and barbegazi ? I ride mostly trail all year around - and find the barbegazi superior in grip and traction compared to the Jumbo Jim - and the barbs still rolls pretty well….happy trails
Great video, just to know, what would be the best option for a summer set up without changing the wheels? I ride a Trek Farley 7 Large with 27.5X4.5 Bontrager Gnarwhal, the wheels are Sunrigle Mulefut 80mm SL, should I stay with a 4.5 width or go smaller, and if smaller, witch size would ride best? I don't intend to start jumping all the time and I have the front suspension Manitou MastodonComp 80mm. I'm an avid cyclist on the road and I'm making a combeack on MTB trails after 20 years away, after buying my Fatbike for winter purpose first, and now realising all the potential for summer trails too!!! Thanks fot all your experience sharing, great resources for a beginner in the field of "fatting".
If you want to keep using your stock wheels, then going down to a 27.5x4” for the summer would be faster rolling for sure, it’s what I have on my Flume now and it works well in summer dirt, and is plenty adequate for most snow riding too. If you can invest I. A second summer wheelset, building a 29plus wheelset is perfect for a fat bike. You can then run 29x2.8-3.0” Here is a video I did on this upgrade for my Salsa Beargrease: ruclips.net/video/NtO3wQ6Vz4A/видео.htmlsi=Z2kyKzIIQ2H82Jy-
Thanks! I measured the CE 27.5x4.5'' the same width as the Jumbo Jim 26x4.8'' without rider's weight on the bike. The Terrene is a massive tire and doesn't fit to all frames. I'm riding the Trek Farley 9.6 as M size frame. Fits ok to my bike.
It could definitely do it, but just be aware that the extra tire size and volume will introduce more rolling resistance. So if you need the extra size and traction by all means go for it, if not the 4” would be better on pavement a dry dirt conditions.
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I currently am happy with cake eater 4.0’s. Do you have an opinion on best racing fat bike tire (27.5) ? Again, I like the cake eaters but curious about other options
@@FiniteResources7734 I think the Cake Eater would probably be a good “race” tire, I guess that depends on the conditions of the course though. I would look at the tire options from Trek/Bontrager too, but I have yet to try them myself.
@@ElevationEveryWeekend ok thanks for the reply. IMO the cake eaters really work well on hard packed or groomed snow. Another option that was recommended to me are Bontrager Barbegazi’s but I have not tried those. Thanks again.
As always this video was power packed with info helpful to all fat bike enthuses . You really put effort into researching the info and accuracy. Your Videos are the greatest! ❤
Thanks for watching!
That was a great video with lots of info can't wait for your next one
Thanks for watching!
I find them great for packed trails , good climbing grip and ok cornering . Basically a good all arounder . The only place they didn’t perform well was deep snow .
Sounds about right to me as well!
Please do a video with that hoodie and the ICT!! 🙌🏼 love it 💕
Good overall review on the cake eaters! 🍰
Will do!!
As always so good videos from you - if you could how do the cake eater compare to the jumbo Jim and barbegazi ? I ride mostly trail all year around - and find the barbegazi superior in grip and traction compared to the Jumbo Jim - and the barbs still rolls pretty well….happy trails
Thanks for watching! The Bontrager tires are high on my list to test out, same for the JJ’s.
Great video, just to know, what would be the best option for a summer set up without changing the wheels? I ride a Trek Farley 7 Large with 27.5X4.5 Bontrager Gnarwhal, the wheels are Sunrigle Mulefut 80mm SL, should I stay with a 4.5 width or go smaller, and if smaller, witch size would ride best? I don't intend to start jumping all the time and I have the front suspension Manitou MastodonComp 80mm. I'm an avid cyclist on the road and I'm making a combeack on MTB trails after 20 years away, after buying my Fatbike for winter purpose first, and now realising all the potential for summer trails too!!! Thanks fot all your experience sharing, great resources for a beginner in the field of "fatting".
If you want to keep using your stock wheels, then going down to a 27.5x4” for the summer would be faster rolling for sure, it’s what I have on my Flume now and it works well in summer dirt, and is plenty adequate for most snow riding too.
If you can invest I. A second summer wheelset, building a 29plus wheelset is perfect for a fat bike. You can then run 29x2.8-3.0” Here is a video I did on this upgrade for my Salsa Beargrease:
ruclips.net/video/NtO3wQ6Vz4A/видео.htmlsi=Z2kyKzIIQ2H82Jy-
Thanks! I measured the CE 27.5x4.5'' the same width as the Jumbo Jim 26x4.8'' without rider's weight on the bike. The Terrene is a massive tire and doesn't fit to all frames. I'm riding the Trek Farley 9.6 as M size frame. Fits ok to my bike.
Yes that 27.5x4.5” Cake Eater is huge volume, but it’s a great combo for weight/rolling/traction if your bike can fit it!
Thanks forthe great info
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In terms of pavement riding,, would a 27.5 x 4.5 cake eater work ok, ? Just getting into fat biking. thanks
It could definitely do it, but just be aware that the extra tire size and volume will introduce more rolling resistance. So if you need the extra size and traction by all means go for it, if not the 4” would be better on pavement a dry dirt conditions.
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